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Technology
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed Ufone, Jazz and Zong to ensure that prepaid customers receive at least 180 days of balance validity with every recharge, effective October 1. Under the new directive, any balance that expires due to the validity period must be automatically
Technology
Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, has officially retired PakSat-1R after more than 15 years of operations in geostationary orbit. Launched on August 11, 2011, the satellite played a key role in supporting Pakistan’s telecommunications infrastructure, television broadcasting and broadband co
Weather
Heavy rain, thunder and lightning recently swept across Makkah and Madinah. A lightning strike even hit the famous Clock Tower in Makkah. Yet inside the Grand Mosque, pilgrims remained focused on their worship. Despite the downpour, thousands of worshippers continued performing Tawaf around the Kaab
Security
Islamabad has been ranked 83rd out of 401 cities in the latest global safety index. The capital sits ahead of several major world cities, including London, Moscow, Toronto, Glasgow and Istanbul. Capital police shared the ranking on Tuesday. Police also reported strong results in crime control this y
Automotive
Several Deepal S05 buyers in Pakistan have expressed frustration over delayed deliveries, unclear booking updates,…
Energy
The Board of Directors of Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (Wafi Energy) today announced the company’s financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2026. The company reported a profit after tax of PKR 1,523 million for the half year, compared with PKR 1,260 million in the same period last year. Th
Health
Cigarettes are harmful. There is no disputing that. But one of the most widely misunderstood concepts is the actual impact of cigarettes on smokers and the reason behind it. It was identified by a British tobacco researcher, Michael Russell, back in 1976 and yet remains one of the most important yet
Finance
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a record Rs152 billion budget for the financial year 2026-27. This is the largest budget in the history of Islamabad’s civic agency. The CDA Board cleared the budget in a meeting chaired by Chairman Sohail Ashraf. Most of the money will go to deve
Health
Grieving families of newborns killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) have demanded DNA tests to confirm the identities of the victims. The blaze broke out around 6:45 a.m. on 26 August 2026 in the nursery of the Mother and Child Health ward. Fifteen infants wer
Security
Sindh government's focal person also receives noticeJibran Nasir had opposed commission's formationFamily has approached high court against commission.KARACHI: The judicial commission formed to investigate young businessman...
Security
Tahira Habib Jalib, daughter of renowned revolutionary poet Habib Jalib, has alleged that officials attempted…
General
EcoStar has introduced a new range of water dispensers designed to bring more convenience, comfort and premium lifestyle value to modern homes. Built around the idea of being ‘Designed for Life’, the new range focuses on two everyday consumer needs: easy access to ice and easier bottle replacement.
