Lahore tops pollution charts as air quality turns hazardous
• Citywide AQI hits 412; PM2.5 concentrations far above safe limits• Citizens urged to wear masks, avoid unnecessary outdoor activity• PDMA says smog intensity expected to rise from Nov to…
Zohran Mamdani poised to reshape New York politics as voting begins
WASHINGTON: Early voting for New York City’s mayoral election began on Saturday, with Zohran Mamdani — a 34-year-old state lawmaker of South Asian origin and self-described democratic socialist — emerging…
CM Afridi demands Centre pay Rs550bn to KP, calls for immediate NFC meeting
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday claimed the federal government owed the province Rs550 billion, calling for the National Finance Commission (NFC) meeting to be convened immediately. He…
PAA notifies short-term changes to flight routes in Karachi, Lahore regions due to ‘operational reasons’
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Saturday announced changes in certain routes for the Karachi and Lahore flight regions for the upcoming week to ensure “continued safety and effective management…
Punjab to Digitize 38 Toll Plazas Across 24 Districts for Transparent Revenue Collection
In a major step toward modernizing infrastructure, the Punjab government has announced plans to digitize 38 toll plazas across 24 districts under the Works and Communications Department. The initiative aims…
Over 60 Nations Sign UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Global Rights Concerns
More than 60 UN member states have signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking the world’s first treaty focused on tackling digital crimes. However, the move…
Pakistan’s Dream for Local Semiconductor Industry Growth Gains Momentum with Saudi Collaboration
Pakistan has unveiled a long-term roadmap to develop its local semiconductor industry, aiming to train over 7,200 professionals in the first phase to boost innovation, research, and employment opportunities in…
Pakistan Plans Thousands of Jobs in Semiconductor Sector: “We Aim to Partner with Saudi Arabia”
Pakistan has unveiled a long-term roadmap to develop its local semiconductor industry, aiming to train over 7,200 professionals in the first phase to boost innovation, research, and employment opportunities in…