Airspace ban for Indian aircraft until Sept 25
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft for another month, until September 25, according to a NOTAM (notice to airmen) issued on Thursday. The restriction…
‘60pc of families in Buner, Swat have lost their livelihoods’
ISLAMABAD: A new assessment carried out by humanitarian aid organisation, Islamic Relief, reveals that 60 per cent of families in the badly affected areas of Buner and Swat have lost…
PM contacts party leaders to discuss flood relief efforts
• Assures Sindh, KP authorities of cooperation in flood response and disaster management• Inaugurates Pakistan’s first business facilitation centre ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reached out to leaders…
Public not satisfied with NDMA performance: audit
ISLAMABAD: Audit objections to the tune of Rs28.62 billion have been raised in the Auditor General of Pakistan’s 2023-24 report pertaining to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), while the…
Sony Increases PS5 Prices in US, Cites Economic Strain
For decades, gamers expected consoles to get cheaper over time. That tradition is now being broken as companies face rising production costs, global inflation, and supply chain hurdles. Sony’s latest…
Sindh Signs €100m Deal for Karachi Education City Tech Zone
In a major step towards building Pakistan’s first Silicon Valley-style hub, the Sindh government has signed €100 million worth of investment agreements for the development of the Special Technology Zone…
Punjab to Dismiss Teachers Over Poor Matric Exam Results
Education is considered the backbone of any nation’s progress, and accountability within the system plays a crucial role in shaping student outcomes. In Punjab, concerns over repeated underperformance in matriculation…
Customer Over-Billing Row: Jazz Rejects AGP Report
Jazz has rejected the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) findings and has presented detailed documents showing regulatory approvals and timely payments. The company issued an official rebuttal that affirms all…
Instagram Makes It Easier to Connect and Share Reels in Series
Instagram has introduced a new feature that lets creators connect multiple reels into a single series. This change aims to improve how viewers engage with stories, updates, and ongoing content.…
Amazon Fire Tablets to Run on Android Instead of Fire OS
Amazon is preparing to make one of the biggest changes to its long-running Fire tablet series. For years, the company has relied on Fire OS, a customized fork of Android.…