The Shaheen Chowk underpass in Islamabad has entered its final stages as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inspected the project and instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to expedite completion. Officials confirmed that the underpass is expected to be inaugurated next week. The foundation stone was laid by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on October 24, and…
Pakistan is gearing up to announce its squad for the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin January 7 in Dambulla. The remaining matches will take place on January 9 and 11. Emerging talent, along with returning stars, are expected to feature in the lineup. The Pakistan selection committee is holding final…
Pakistan’s Olympian weightlifter Talha Talib has officially requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to provide him with proper training facilities as he gears up for major international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the 2028 LA Olympics. Talib revealed that he is currently preparing in a private garage,…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Power Division, and the Gilgit-Baltistan government to prepare a comprehensive plan for the distribution of solar panels confiscated by Customs in Karachi. The panels will be allocated to designated cities, with a formal distribution ceremony to be organized for the Prime Minister. The…
The Pakistan Under-19 cricket team has officially departed for Zimbabwe, marking the beginning of their preparations for the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup. The team traveled from Islamabad to Dubai, and will next board a flight to Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The squad comprises 15 players along with the management team, all set to…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an important weather forecast, predicting a mix of sunshine, clouds, rain, and snowfall in different parts of the country over the coming days. Residents of Lahore experienced a pleasant start to the day as sunshine made the weather feel comfortable during the morning hours. According to PMD, the…
A significant reform in Pakistan’s university admissions system is under consideration as the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) reviews long-standing issues related to subject group classifications at the SSC and HSSC levels. The discussion took place during a high-level consultative meeting at the IBCC Secretariat, held in collaboration with key national stakeholders from the education…
Google is preparing to roll out one of its previously Pixel-exclusive features to a much wider Android audience. The feature, originally part of the Pixel 10 family, was known as Magic Cue but is now set to appear across Android devices under a new name: Contextual Suggestions. This move reflects Google’s broader strategy of using…
In a major development in the global edtech industry, Coursera has announced plans to acquire Udemy in a $2.5 billion deal, marking one of the biggest mergers in online education. Both companies have positioned artificial intelligence (AI) as the core driver behind the move, aiming to equip the global workforce with critical, future-ready skills. In…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has introduced a significant regulatory change for foreign medical graduates seeking to begin their house job in Pakistan. Under the new directive, provisional registration has been made mandatory before any foreign graduate can start house job training at a public or private hospital. According to PMDC officials, no…
