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…
PSX Extends Losses Despite Global Market Optimism
Investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced another turbulent session on Friday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index slipped nearly 1,100 points during early trading. The index was recorded at 155,048.51 at 10:10am, a decline of 0.7%. Heavy selling…
Free artificial knee implant marks breakthrough for Karachi hospital
Doctors at Jinnah Hospital, Karachi, have achieved a major medical milestone by successfully performing the hospital’s first knee cancer surgery. The procedure restored mobility to a 26-year-old patient through the implantation of an artificial knee. The…
Financing schemes drive surge in vehicle purchases
Auto industry industry witnessed a sharp recovery in August 2025, with car sales climbing 62% year-on-year (YoY) and 27% month-on-month (MoM), according to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). Sales, including light…
Free book banks planned in Islamabad schools to cut costs
The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced that all Islamabad model schools and colleges will establish book banks starting from the academic year 2026–27. The step is aimed at ensuring timely distribution of free textbooks and reducing the…