Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until July 23

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan has officially prolonged its ban on Indian aircraft from entering its airspace, pushing the restriction forward by another month. The decision, outlined in a…

Nuclear Blast Survival Distance: How Far Is Far Enough?

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

As the world nears the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, the threat of nuclear conflict is resurfacing, especially in the wake of…

Global Airlines Mull Middle East Flight Cancellations After US Strikes

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Middle East flight cancellations are under serious consideration by global airlines following recent US military strikes on Iran, as carriers reassess safety risks and operational…

Pak Govt Approves crucial CNIC update for Married Women

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal cabinet has approved major amendments to Pakistan’s National Identity Card (NIC) Rules, 2002. These changes, aimed at strengthening the country’s identity documentation system,…

Punjab Traffic Violations Hit 40,000+ in One Day During Crackdown

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major enforcement effort across the province, Punjab recorded a staggering 40,593 traffic violations in just the past 24 hours, resulting in fines exceeding…

Disney Launches Campaign to Shield Darth Vader from AI Misuse

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Disney has launched a major campaign to protect its iconic character, Darth Vader, amid widespread misuse of his likeness by AI companies. This effort includes…

Oil prices surge over 3% after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Oil markets experienced a sharp jump on Monday, hitting their highest levels since January, as escalating tensions in the Middle East fueled fears over supply…

Germany Launches New Online Portal for Work Visa Applications

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The German Embassy has launched a Consular Services Portal to streamline the German work visa application process for Pakistani citizens. The new digital system…

Benazir Hunarmand Programme to Boost Youth Skills

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday officially launched the Benazir Hunarmand Programme, a skills development initiative aimed at equipping Pakistani youth with modern vocational training…

Govt to Phase Out Manual Electricity Meter Readers

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: In a major move to tackle overbilling and enhance transparency in the power sector, the federal government is set to phase out manual electricity…

Only 3% of Pakistan Retailers Accept Digital Payments: SBP

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Despite advances in digital payment infrastructure, Pakistan’s retail sector shows low adoption of point-of-sale (POS) systems, underscoring a continued dependence on cash transactions. According to…

Audit Report Uncovers Rs1 Trillion Irregularities in Punjab

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed extensive financial irregularities exceeding Rs. 1 trillion in Punjab government expenditure accounts for the fiscal year 2023-2024,…

KP Cabinet Approves Rs3.2 Billion Expansion for Peshawar BRT

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved several key proposals, including the purchase of new buses for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar,…

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