Is October 27 a Public Holiday in Pakistan?

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As October 27 approaches, many citizens are asking whether the day will be observed as a public holiday in Pakistan. The date holds historical importance…

Punjab Govt Launches Rs12bn Plan to Boost English Language Skills

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive initiative to improve English language skills across public schools. With a proposed budget of Rs12 billion, the program…

Karachi Consumers Push Energy Ministry for Accountability

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Consumers and industrial stakeholders in Karachi have jointly issued an open letter to the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), asserting that “Karachi consumers cannot remain…

UAE Clarifies No Visa Ban on Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has temporarily suspended the issuance of work and tourist visas for citizens from nine African and Asian nations, sparking widespread…

Govt Plans $13bn ‘Sea-to-Steel’ Corridor to Revive Pakistan Steel Mills

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has announced a $13 billion Sea-to-Steel Green Maritime Industrial Corridor project at Port Qasim to revive the dormant Pakistan Steel…

Study Reveals AI Assistants Frequently Misrepresent News Content

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Nearly half of all responses generated by leading AI assistants misrepresent news content, according to a new study published on Wednesday by the European Broadcasting…

ECNEC Approves Major Education and Infrastructure Projects for Balochistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved several key development projects for Balochistan, with a strong focus on improving the province’s…

Internet and Cable Operators Protest LESCO’s Cable Cutting Drive

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Internet and cable operators in Lahore have accused the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) of cutting their cables without prior notice, disrupting services across several…

Imperial College London Denies Opening Campus in Lahore

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Imperial College London has denied claims made by the Punjab government that it is opening a campus at the Nawaz Sharif IT City in Lahore.…

Lawmakers Clash Over Delays in Islamabad IT Park and Poor Internet Service Across Pakistan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication witnessed heated exchanges this week as lawmakers criticized poor internet coverage and the delay in…

UAE Firm Completes Rs4.1 Billion Acquisition of First Women Bank

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) has completed the Rs4.1 billion acquisition of First Women Bank, marking a major step in Pakistan’s privatization drive. The deal,…

BISE Lahore Launches Biometric Attendance System to Curb Exam Fraud

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has rolled out a biometric attendance system to tackle exam fraud and ensure transparency during board…

Report Finds Pakistan’s Professionals Rely on AI Tools but Lack Training

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A new report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed that while most professionals in Pakistan have embraced artificial intelligence (AI) tools at work, the majority…

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