Sugar prices have climbed to historic levels, reaching Rs. 229 per kg in several parts of the country, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Quetta Sees Highest Price in Pakistan Quetta recorded the steepest increase, with prices jumping Rs. 19 per kg in just one week, rising from Rs. 210…
The Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) has sealed four illegal private housing schemes operating along Jhang Road after enforcement teams found them under development without mandatory approvals. Housing Schemes Sealed by FDA During the inspection, the authority sealed the following schemes: Paradise Valley (additional locality) Madina Villas in Chak No. 67-JB An unapproved locality near Chak…
Multan Sultans’ PSL future has been thrown into uncertainty after the PCB reportedly refused to offer the franchise a renewal of ownership rights, even though all other PSL teams received fresh 10-year renewal offers. PCB Renews All Franchises—Except Multan Sources confirm that the PCB issued renewal offers to all “compliant PSL franchises”, along with updated…
The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad has confirmed that the capital will begin issuing mandatory e-tags for all vehicles on November 18. The requirement will apply to every vehicle driving in the city — whether registered in Islamabad or any other province. Authorities will announce designated points where citizens can obtain their e-tags. Earlier, Minister of…
A research team at KAUST has developed a low-cost, AI-powered drone system that can detect and track camels from the air, offering herders a cheaper alternative to costly GPS collars and satellite trackers. The system, created by Professor Basem Shihada and his team, uses standard commercial drones and onboard cameras to monitor camel movement. Researchers…
Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein will arrive in Pakistan for a two-day official visit on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, diplomatic sources confirmed. A high-level delegation will accompany him. High-Level Meetings During the visit, the Jordanian King will hold separate meetings with: President Asif Ali Zardari Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Talks…
The National Assembly has been informed that five major multinational pharmaceutical companies have stopped their manufacturing operations in Pakistan over the past three years. Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal confirmed that Bayer, ICI Pakistan, Sanofi-Aventis, Pfizer, and Novartis have all divested their local production units. These facilities have been transferred to Pakistani companies to ensure…
Islamabad has become the starting point of the Prime Minister’s vision for a Cashless Pakistan as the CDA, in partnership with Zindigi by JS Bank, has launched the country’s first-ever Cashless Bazaar at the H-9 Sunday Market. Through the new system, customers and shopkeepers can make instant digital payments using Raast QR codes powered by…
OpenAI has begun pilot testing group chats for ChatGPT in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan, allowing multiple people to collaborate with the AI in a shared conversation. The feature can help groups plan trips, work on school projects, organize tasks, or discuss ideas together with ChatGPT assisting everyone at once. Users can start…
Pakistan entered the second ODI against Sri Lanka with an unexpected change as Shaheen Shah Afridi did not come out for the toss. Team management later confirmed that the skipper is down with an illness and has been ruled out of the match. His availability for Sunday’s final ODI is still uncertain. In Shaheen’s absence,…
