Technology
The Board of Directors of Telenor Pakistan has appointed Fridtjof Rusten as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. He will succeed Khurrum Ashfaque, who will take on a new leadership role within Telenor Group. Fridtjof will take over the helm at Telenor Pakistan on 1 September 2025. Fridtjof has
entertainment
Pakistani actress Hina Chaudhry recently revealed a romantic chapter from her life, tracing her journey from being a student to marrying her former teacher. In a morning show appearance, Hina shared how her love story with Ali, now her husband and close friend, began quietly and unexpectedly. The couple now
Sports
Lionel Messi will miss Inter Miami’s upcoming Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM after suffering a minor leg injury during the team’s recent win over Necaxa. The Argentine forward, who turned 37 earlier this year, was forced off after picking up a muscle strain in his right leg.
Business
The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) conducted a large-scale operation on Tuesday, sealing 118 illegal commercial buildings and commercialisation fee defaulters across various LDA-controlled areas and housing schemes. According to LDA officials, the Town Planning Wing sealed: * 12 buildings in Gulberg * 20 in Gulshan-e-Ravi, Samanabad, and Shadman
National
In a landmark move, the Punjab cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has approved a lifelong pension scheme for the widows of government employees, marking a major social welfare initiative in the province. The decision was made during the 28th session of the provincial cabinet, which also
Business
Controversial property magnate Malik Riaz has warned that Bahria Town, one of Pakistan’s largest real estate groups, is on the brink of a nationwide shutdown due to escalating legal and financial pressure from authorities. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Riaz claimed that Bahria Town’s operations
National
Electricity consumers across Pakistan are likely to receive welcome financial relief as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) prepares to approve a reduction of Rs. 0.77 per unit in upcoming electricity bills. This anticipated relief, which will benefit millions of households and businesses, combines two major adjustments: the
National
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for the immediate implementation of institutional reforms in agricultural financing, emphasizing the urgent need for both public and private financial institutions to support small and medium-scale farmers with low-interest loans. Speaking at a high-level review meeting focused on agricultural credit and
Business
Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has sanctioned a nationwide subsidy worth Rs9 billion to support the adoption of electric vehicles, particularly two- and three-wheelers, the Finance Division confirmed on Tuesday. The decision came during a meeting chaired virtually by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The scheme, proposed by the
Business
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed major reforms in the Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) and asked for accelerated efforts to support small and medium-scale farmers through affordable credit. In a key meeting on agriculture loans and banking performance, the prime minister emphasized the vital role of small landholders
World
Ali Akbar, a 73-year-old newspaper vendor who has spent over five decades walking the streets of Paris, will soon be awarded one of France’s highest civilian distinctions. Originally from Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Akbar arrived in France in 1973 and began selling newspapers near the Sorbonne University in the
Sports
Usama Mir has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for inconsistent handling of No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) after missing the 2024 T20 Blast despite being out of the national squad. Mir, who had played a successful season for Worcestershire in 2023, was due to return in 2024 but was replaced