Technology
TikTok is set to restructure its UK trust and safety operations, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as the platform shifts toward AI-assisted content moderation. The move is part of a global reorganisation by parent company ByteDance that will also impact moderator roles in South and Southeast Asia, including
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday’s session on a positive note as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 258 points to close at 149,493, though trading remained volatile with mixed investor sentiment. Volumes dropped to 336 million shares from 426 million in the previous session, reflecting cautious
National
Journalist Khalid Jamil was arrested on Friday evening by the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) from his residence in Media Town, Islamabad. In a brief statement, the agency confirmed the arrest, saying it was carried out after the “completion of official procedures,” with further details to be shared later.
National
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday reiterated that India had reached out to the United States for assistance in brokering a ceasefire during the recent conflict between the two neighbors. Read more: Pakistan, China Agree to Upgrade CPEC in Strategic Talks Addressing reporters in Islamabad, Dar
National
What was meant to be a celebration turned into unimaginable tragedy when devastating floods swept away the family of 25-year-old Noor Muhammad in Pakistan’s Buner district, killing 24 of his relatives just two days before his wedding. Standing by the rubble of his 36-room ancestral home
World
Veteran Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, one of the most beloved figures in Punjabi cinema, has died at the age of 65. He passed away early Friday morning at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. His funeral will take place on Saturday in Balongi, where family, colleagues, and fans are expected
Sports
Pakistan’s cricket legend Wasim Akram has credited former captain Imran Khan for shaping his career, while describing the World Cup-winning skipper as hardworking rather than naturally gifted. Speaking on the Stick To Cricket podcast hosted by Michael Vaughan, Sir Alastair Cook, David Lloyd, and Phil Tufnell, the “Sultan
entertainment
Actress Hania Aamir once again showed her playful side on Instagram, leaving fans in fits of laughter with her witty replies to cheeky comments. Sharing a series of new videos and pictures captioned “Fraudulent,” Hania looked radiant in a stylish top that quickly caught attention. In one photo, she sat
World
Judge Frank Caprio, the American jurist celebrated worldwide for his compassionate courtroom style on the hit TV show Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. His family confirmed the news in a statement on Instagram, saying he passed away peacefully
National
Punjab is set to launch Pakistan’s first electric taxi service, with the provincial government finalizing the financing structure for the project. In the initial phase, 1,100 electric taxis will be rolled out in Lahore. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the scheme under which banks will provide loans
World
Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the upgraded China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) during the Sixth Strategic Dialogue between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Both sides reviewed bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and agreed to deepen cooperation in
Business
The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has accused telecom giant Jazz of overcharging its customers by Rs6.58 billion during the last financial year, raising questions over regulatory oversight by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The audit revealed that Jazz charged consumers above the approved tariff rates in several weekly