Technology
A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon at the Ministry of Science and Technology building in Islamabad’s G-5 sector, prompting a swift emergency response and evacuation. Officials reported that the blaze started on the second floor of the building, with thick smoke quickly rising from the windows. The
National
A female member of the Punjab Assembly has filed the first-ever workplace harassment complaint in the assembly's history, further complicating matters for the 26 opposition members who were suspended earlier this month. Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA Rahila Khadim Hussain submitted a formal petition to
Health
In a major step towards self-reliance in public health, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) has successfully developed Pakistan’s first lab-scale, locally formulated human anti-rabies vaccine. This breakthrough could reduce the country’s heavy reliance on costly imported vaccines. Each year, Pakistan records thousands of deaths
education
Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has said that outsourcing government schools may become unavoidable if educational standards do not improve. He made the remarks while addressing district education officers from Lahore Division on Tuesday. The minister pointed out that schools already outsourced in some areas had shown better performance
National
Pakistan has introduced artificial intelligence-powered passport printing machines capable of producing up to 300 passports per hour. The announcement was made by Director General of Passports Mustafa Jamal Kazi during a recent briefing on the country’s digital reforms. He said six advanced machines, acquired earlier this year in
education
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) will announce the results for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Part I and II — equivalent to Classes 9 and 10 — on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM. The results are for the first annual exams held in March and April
National
The Sindh government has cancelled the licences of 36 private security companies and issued show-cause notices to 41 others for failing to follow provincial regulations, officials said on Monday. At a meeting chaired by Home Minister Zia Lanjar, it was revealed that 302 private security agencies are currently registered
Technology
Meta revealed that it has already removed around 10 million impersonator accounts this year. Another 500,000 accounts have faced action for generating fake engagement or spam-like behavior. Such accounts will now see reduced reach and will be blocked from accessing Facebook’s monetisation features. Persistent offenders could lose
National
A recently installed sculpture on Margalla Avenue in Islamabad, featuring two large hands holding glowing globes, is being removed after facing widespread criticism on social media. Initially assumed to be a project of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), it was later revealed by journalist Nadia Mirza that the structure was
World
Iran has announced a visa facilitation plan for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to observe Arbaeen Chehlum of Sayyid al-Shuhada (peace be upon him). According to official sources, visas will be issued from the 1st to the 16th of Safar, allowing a two-week window for travel arrangements. As part of
Business
Gold prices in Pakistan have seen a significant rise, with the price of per tola gold reaching Rs359,700 on July 14. This marks an increase of Rs1,600 compared to previous rates, while the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs1,371, reaching Rs308,384. The sharp
Business
inDrive, the country’s largest mobility platform, has launched Premium-category Rides in major cities across Pakistan, offering passengers top-rated drivers and newer vehicles. The move signals the company’s push to capture a growing market segment seeking high-end travel options. Now available in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad,