entertainment
Actress and model Mishal Khan has disclosed the real reason behind her departure from showbiz, marking a significant career shift. Well known for her role in the drama Suno Chanda, Mishal became one of television’s familiar names, appearing in successful productions including Saya 2, Thora Sa Haq, Kacha Dhaga,
Business
Pakistan is preparing to renegotiate its liquefied natural gas (LNG) import agreement with Qatar as reduced industrial activity and weaker power demand create an oversupply problem, government sources have said. At a recent meeting, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) allowed the Petroleum Division to start formal talks with Qatar. Minister
Technology
The e-challan system in Pakistan has undergone a significant transformation, with the Safe Cities Authority unveiling new features aimed at simplifying how citizens manage their traffic fines. Under the revised process, traffic challans will no longer be sent through email inquiries. Instead, motorists will receive their challans directly on
Technology
Google will pay $30 million to resolve a lawsuit accusing the company of breaking child privacy laws through data collection on YouTube, according to recent filings. The lawsuit claimed Google breached the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by tracking children under 13 without parental permission. According to the
Sports
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has cautioned fans after unauthorised tickets for the Asia Cup 2025’s most anticipated match — India vs Pakistan — appeared online. In a statement, the ACC stressed that official tickets have not yet been released and confirmed that all current sales are fraudulent. Supporters have been
Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its strong upward momentum on Wednesday as investor confidence was buoyed by stable currency conditions, upbeat corporate earnings, and solid institutional participation. In early trade, the KSE-100 Index climbed to 150,346.33 points, rising 575.59 points or 0.38%. Traders highlighted
Business
Pakistani currency market witnessed stable trends on Wednesday as the US Dollar showed no major change against the Rupee. The open market rate for the Dollar was reported at Rs 284.65 for buying and Rs 285.25 for selling. In interbank trading, the exchange rate stood at Rs 282.
World
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to broker an end to the war in Ukraine but acknowledged that Russian President Vladimir Putin may reject any settlement proposal, a move that would create what he called a “rough situation” for Moscow. Speaking in an interview with Fox
Business
Pakistan faced a severe internet disruption on Tuesday evening, with connectivity dropping to just 20% of normal levels nationwide, according to global internet observatory NetBlocks. Read more: Stock Market Rally Offsets Fall in Gold Prices “Metrics show a major disruption to internet connectivity across Pakistan with high impact to backbone
National
Torrential rains battered Karachi on Tuesday, crippling traffic, flooding roads, and leaving thousands stranded for hours across the city. Long queues of vehicles formed on major thoroughfares, while residents struggled to reach home or work amid waterlogging and gridlocks. Yet, in the middle of chaos, the resilience and generosity of
National
Strong tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and several cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on Tuesday morning after a moderate earthquake struck the region, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) confirmed. According to the PMD, the quake occurred at 10:20 am PST, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale.
National
Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport were thrown into disarray on Tuesday as torrential rain and thunderstorms battered the city, severely impacting visibility and passenger movement. Airport officials confirmed that at least eight flights were cancelled and 20 others delayed due to the adverse weather conditions. Several passengers