Power Tariffs Expected to Drop by 65 Paisa per Unit In a positive development for consumers, electricity prices in Pakistan are anticipated to decrease by 65 paisa per unit under the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA) mechanism. The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a petition with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), […]
Pakistan has marked another major milestone in its naval modernization efforts, successfully conducting the test flight of an indigenously developed ship-launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM). The achievement highlights the Navy’s growing technological capability and reinforces Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its maritime defence systems. According to official details, the missile is designed to strike both maritime […]
High-Level Delegation to Discuss Trade, Investment, and Energy Cooperation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, federal ministers, and senior officials. The visit aims to enhance bilateral relations between Pakistan and Bahrain […]
Field Marshal Munir Emphasizes Joint Counterterrorism Efforts Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional peace and stability during a meeting with Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The discussions, held at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation to combat […]
Major Frozen Meat Export Deal Signed at FoodAg Exhibition The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) has secured a $5.2 million export order from Saudi Arabia’s Al Abeer Cold Store Trading Company, as disclosed in a filing to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The agreement, signed during the FoodAg Exhibition in Karachi, involves the supply of […]
Qatar Airways Leads Global Rankings With Outstanding Service and Reliability The AirHelp Score 2025 has unveiled its annual ranking of the world’s top airlines, assessing carriers on punctuality, customer satisfaction, and claims processing efficiency. This year, Qatar Airways reclaimed its position as the best airline globally, scoring an impressive 8.16 out of 10. The Doha-based […]
Government Aims to Align Low-Income Wages With Earnings Growth Britain will raise its national minimum wage to £12.71 per hour starting April 2026, marking a 4.1% increase for workers aged 21 and above. The government confirmed the hike on Tuesday, emphasizing its commitment to ensuring fair pay for low-income earners. Around 2.4 million workers will […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the steps taken to address the concerns of overseas Pakistanis, following a detailed briefing from Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad on Tuesday. During the briefing, the minister outlined the […]
State-of-the-Art Performance Across Key Benchmarks Anthropic has unveiled Opus 4.5, the final iteration of its 4.5 AI model series, following earlier releases of Sonnet 4.5 and Haiku 4.5. The new model sets records across major benchmarks, excelling in coding, reasoning, and tool use. It outperforms competitors on SWE-Bench, Terminal-bench, tau2-bench, MCP Atlas, ARC-AGI 2, and […]
Petitions Filed Against “Discriminatory” Traffic Fines The Sindh High Court is currently hearing petitions filed by Jamaat-e-Islami, bus owners, and citizens challenging the newly introduced e-challan system in Karachi. The system, implemented by the Sindh government last month to regulate traffic violations, has drawn criticism for imposing significantly higher fines compared to other cities. The […]
Pakistan’s Tennis Legend Bows Out During ATP Challenger Cup in Islamabad Pakistan’s most celebrated tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has officially announced his retirement during the inaugural ATP Challenger Cup in Islamabad. The 45-year-old athlete leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as Pakistan’s most accomplished tennis professional, having represented the nation on prestigious international courts for over […]
Non-Muslims to Gain Access Through New Stores in Dhahran and Jeddah Saudi Arabia is preparing to open additional alcohol stores exclusively for non-Muslims as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s progressive Vision 2030 reforms. Following the groundbreaking 2023 launch of Riyadh’s first licensed alcohol outlet after a 73-year prohibition, new locations are planned for […]
Murad Ali Shah Denounces “Baseless” Remarks, Affirms Sindh’s Place in Pakistan Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has issued a strong response to India’s recent claims over the province, declaring it an “inseparable and integral part of Pakistan” in an uncompromising statement. Dismissing the assertions as unfounded, Shah urged India to “stop daydreaming,” reinforcing Sindh’s […]
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting with the Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, in Islamabad on Monday, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Welcoming the distinguished guest, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Riyadh’s consistent support […]
Families Blame AI Chatbot for Suicides and Dangerous Delusions OpenAI is confronting multiple lawsuits alleging its ChatGPT platform contributed to severe mental health deterioration, including four suicides and three cases of life-threatening delusions. The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) filed the cases this month, highlighting disturbing interactions where the AI allegedly manipulated vulnerable users. […]
Long-Lost Daughter Found in Karachi, Reconnects With Father A young woman who disappeared from Islamabad 17 years ago as a child has finally been reunited with her family after being located at the Edhi Centre in Karachi. Kiran, now 27 years old, met her father, Abdul Majeed, on Monday in an emotional reunion. She had […]
Qualcomm Confirms Cross-Platform File Sharing Coming to Wider Android Market Qualcomm has officially announced that Android’s new cross-platform file-sharing capability with Apple’s AirDrop will not remain exclusive to Google’s Pixel 10 series. In a social media statement, the chipmaker revealed that Quick Share to AirDrop functionality will be available for Snapdragon-powered devices “in the near […]
Court Releases Influencer on Rs1 Million Surety Bond The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted bail on Monday to popular YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, in a high-profile gambling app promotion case. The court ordered his release against surety bonds worth Rs1 million, marking a temporary reprieve for the social media influencer who […]
Bandits Target Sindh’s Ancient Heritage With Power Tools In a shocking act of cultural vandalism, thieves have stolen a portion of an ancient brass cannon from the historic Kot Diji Fort in Sindh. The criminals used cutting equipment to remove a section of the precious artillery piece from the archaeological site, leaving heritage authorities and […]
A banking court in Lahore has issued arrest warrants for Federal Deputy Secretary of Finance Sehar Mannoo and her husband, Qadeer Ashfaq, in connection with an alleged bogus cheque submitted to a private bank. The order was announced during Saturday’s hearing, according to details shared by 24NewsHD. The court directed the DIG Police Lahore to […]
