A major leap in renewable energy has emerged from the Netherlands, where Symphony Wave Power has created an underwater system capable of turning ocean waves into continuous, clean electricity. According to a report by Interesting Engineering, this marks one of the most advanced developments in wave-based power generation. The technology captures pressure created by passing…
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has instructed the University of Karachi to abolish its long-standing Karachi-Sindh-Pakistan (KSP) quota criteria and move toward a single, open-merit system based entirely on Sindh domicile. The directives were issued during a PAC meeting chaired by Nisar Khuhro, which reviewed audit findings for KU covering the years 2021 to 2023….
Karachi’s traffic authorities have rolled out a stricter enforcement drive, warning both drivers and front-seat passengers to comply with the mandatory seat belt requirement across the city. A senior traffic officer told a private news channel that enforcement teams will now penalize anyone sitting in the front seat without a seat belt — not just…
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a groundbreaking step by drafting its first law designed specifically to safeguard the rights of street vendors. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the Ehsaas Cart Vendors Employment Protection Bill 2025 has been completed and will soon be forwarded to the provincial cabinet for approval. The chief minister said that KP…
Punjab is preparing for a significant shift in its driving license system as authorities move toward deploying AI-enabled vehicles for road tests. The upgrade is part of a broader effort to eliminate human involvement, curb corruption, and ensure transparent evaluations for new applicants. The Traffic Headquarters has submitted a formal summary to the provincial government…
Pakistan has officially moved into its next phase of climate preparedness, with the Prime Minister giving the green signal to a national Monsoon 2026 strategy drafted by the Ministry of Climate Change. The newly cleared framework lays out a 240-day timetable for fast-tracked flood protection efforts. The plan divides upcoming work into short-term, medium-term, and…
20 November 2025: Pakistan’s gold market saw a noticeable pullback on Thursday as local rates corrected in response to a drop in the global market. In domestic trading, the price of gold settled at Rs. 426,562 per tola, reflecting a Rs. 5,000 decline. The rate for 10 grams closed at Rs. 365,708, lower by Rs….
Rawalpindi’s long-awaited electric bus initiative has officially launched, with Phase-I introducing a structured network of four corridors now active across the city. A fleet of 45 electric buses is currently operating, while the next stage will see the total number rise to 80 as the project expands. The provincial government has also outlined plans to…
The Pakistan Super League is preparing for a significant transformation as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) moves closer to finalizing the addition of two new franchises for the upcoming edition of the league. Reports indicate that Gilgit and Faisalabad have emerged as the top contenders for the new slots. Gilgit would give the northern region…
Pakistan’s rising cricket stars now have a clear roadmap for the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, as the ICC has officially shared the full schedule for the upcoming event. Pakistan has been drawn in Group B, where they will face Zimbabwe (hosts), England, and Scotland. All three group games for the Green Shirts will…
