SNGPL to Ensure Uninterrupted Gas to Multan
Lahore, September 20, 2025: Federal Minister for Energy & Petroleum Ali Pervez Malik, along with Secretary Petroleum, MD Sui Northern Gas Mr. Amer Tufail and DMD Operations Mr. Saqib Arbab, visited the Jalalpur Pirwala Motorway breach point today. On…
EPBD Seeks Urgent Rate Cut to Spur Growth After Floods
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), economic think tank, has recommended an immediate reduction in the policy interest rate from the current 11 percent to 9 percent in order to support post-flood recovery of the agriculture and…
PEC, Chinese Firms Partner to Train Young Pakistani Engineers
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company, Sino Sindh Resources and Shanghai Electric Engineering Consulting Company to launch a five-year programme for training, capacity…
Islamophobia in Australia at ‘Unprecedented Levels,’ Report Finds
An independent government-commissioned report has warned that Islamophobia in Australia has reached “unprecedented levels,” with abuse and hate crimes against Muslims now widespread and often unreported. The review, led by Special Envoy Aftab Malik,…
100 BECS schools to be inaugurated in Karachi’s urban slums
The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, will formally inaugurate 100 new community (non-formal) schools in the urban slum areas of Karachi on Saturday,…
Global EV Growth Slows Amid China Cooldown
The global electric vehicle market expanded 15% year-on-year in August, but the growth masked a sharp slowdown in China and a remarkable surge by smaller automakers. China, which accounts for more than half of global EV sales, saw growth ease to just…
Albania Names AI Bot as its First Virtual Minister
Albania has made headlines by appointing an artificial intelligence bot as its new minister in charge of public procurement. Prime Minister Edi Rama presented “Diella” — a computer-generated character — as part of his new cabinet, describing her as…
Pakistan Off Wada Watchlist as Anti-Doping Reforms Pay Off
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has removed Pakistan from its watchlist after confirming that the country’s anti-doping organisation has resolved outstanding compliance issues. Pakistan was placed on the list in September 2024, alongside six other…
Ushna Shah Stands Firm After Criticism on Condolence for Charlie Kirk
Pakistani actress Ushna Shah has reiterated her stance that her condolences for slain US political commentator Charlie Kirk were about humanity, not politics, after criticism of her remarks spread online. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at a…
New Saudi Channel Marks Breakthrough for Female Athletes
Saudi Arabia will broadcast its Women’s Premier League to a global audience for the first time as part of a new partnership with the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN). The SSC AWSN channel, set to launch Friday, will air around the clock on the MBC…