World
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, recently diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the public, acknowledging the emotional challenges he and his family are facing. In his first personal message since the diagnosis, Mr Biden took to social media on Sunday, saying that he and his
Government
The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme has extended its registration deadline from May 20 to June 1, 2025, offering students another chance to apply for the government-funded digital empowerment programme. Officials confirmed the extension is part of the broader Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, aimed at enhancing digital
Business
The federal government is preparing to introduce strict measures against tax evaders in the upcoming budget, aiming to meet key conditions agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its ongoing loan programme. According to official sources, the government intends to eliminate the “non-filer” category entirely. Once removed, individuals
National
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has reshaped the ride-hailing landscape in Pakistan with its pioneering ‘Set Your Fare and Choose Your Driver’ model, giving passengers full control over their ride experience. Unlike other ride-hailing apps where pricing is driven by automated algorithms, inDrive offers a
Sports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly refuted media claims that it intends to pull out of the Asia Cup 2025 and the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup, amid reported political tensions with Pakistan. Clarifying the situation, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that the board
Business
Dire fiscal imbalance has emerged over 15 years, with the current-to-development expenditure ratio deteriorating dramatically from 2.2:1 in fiscal year 2010 to 10.3:1 by fiscal year 2025, indicating a severe consumption bias that threatens long-term economic sustainability. This has been revealed in a
education
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has issued a public warning against rising incidents of online scams involving fake websites and impersonation of official departments. In a post shared on social media platform X, the commission alerted citizens that fraudsters are pretending to be HEC representatives to extract sensitive personal and
education
The School Education Department (SED) of Punjab has rejected a notification circulating on social media claiming to announce the schedule for summer holidays in schools across the province. A spokesperson for the department clarified on Monday that the document, which suggests summer vacations will begin on 22 May and continue
Technology
Microsoft has unveiled plans to build a future where artificial intelligence (AI) systems from different companies can communicate, share data, and remember past interactions — making them more helpful and personalised for users. Ahead of its annual Build developer conference in Seattle on May 19, Microsoft’s Chief Technology Officer Kevin
Sports
England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he gave up alcohol at the beginning of the year to aid his recovery from injury and stay fit for the challenges of international cricket. The 33-year-old all-rounder, who underwent surgery on his left hamstring in December following a tear
Health
Sri Lanka has carried out more than 25,000 free corneal transplants across Pakistan, a humanitarian project that has restored vision to thousands while fostering stronger diplomatic ties between the two nations. Speaking to Pakistan’s state news agency, the Honorary Consul General of Sri Lanka in Pakistan, Yasin Joyia,
National
Despite remaining one of the least powerful travel documents globally, the Pakistani passport still allows its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 30 countries, offering a rare window of convenience for international travel. These destinations span across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific, enabling Pakistanis to visit