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Punjab Imposes Muharram Drone Ban
In a move that’s drawing attention from media and civil society alike, the Punjab government has enforced a Muharram drone ban, halting all drone usage…
Sindh Police Driving School Opens in Karachi to Train Citizens
The Sindh Police Driving School has officially launched at the Police Training College in Saeedabad, Karachi, marking a new initiative aimed at promoting road safety…
US Tightens Social Media Rules for Pakistani Visa Applicants
The United States has introduced tighter vetting rules for Pakistani applicants seeking non-immigrant visas under the F, M, or J categories. According to an announcement…
Pakistan’s Energy Use Per GDP Among Region’s Highest, Says World Bank Report
Pakistan’s energy intensity, the amount of energy needed to produce $1 of GDP, was 4.2 megajoules (million joules, MJ) per United States dollar (US$), compared…
Global Carbon Emissions Hit Record High in 2024 ( What Does this Means for Us?)
Global carbon emissions from the energy sector hit a record high in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of rising emissions, according to the Energy…
What Are Some of the Common Scams Right Now? (And How To Avoid Them!)
Common scams on the internet are evolving fast, even more than cybersecurity is. Thanks to AI, they are now even more potent. With the rise…
Who Is Zohran Mamdani? The Surprise Front-Runner in NYC’s Mayoral Primary
NEW YORK: In a stunning political twist, Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist and state lawmaker from Queens, is on the verge of a major…
Serena Underpass Floods After 1st monsoon Rain, Sparks Outrage
A section of Islamabad’s newly built Serena Underpass has collapsed, raising serious concerns over the quality of infrastructure managed by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).…
Japanese Firm Signs $440M Deal for Reko Diq Mining Project
Japan’s Komatsu has entered into a $440 million agreement with Barrick Gold for the Reko Diq project, marking a major step in the development of…
Electricity Bills Set to Drop! NEPRA Cuts Base Tariff
The electricity tariff in Pakistan has been reduced by Rs1.49 per unit for the fiscal year 2025-26, with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)…
Punjab Unveils Artificial Lake on Route 47 for Sustainable Water & Power Solutions
An artificial lake in Lahore has been constructed along the newly developed ‘CBD Route 47’ to store up to five million gallons of rainwater, marking…
NADRA Announces Non-Chip CNIC Upgrade Without Fee Hike
In a citizen-friendly move, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced a major non-chip CNIC upgrade aimed at making identity documentation more inclusive…