Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Iran on Friday to attend the funeral prayers of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Pakistan’s Foreign Office. Speaking at the weekly media briefing in Islamabad, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the prime minister will be accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign […]
Report claims Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is developing AI smartphone
A new report has claimed that Elon Musk’s company SpaceX is developing an artificial intelligence-powered smartphone, although Musk has denied the report. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the company has presented a prototype of the device to investors and shareholders. The report describes the prototype as a slim, smartphone-like device designed […]
WhatsApp rejects concerns over username feature by the Indian government
WhatsApp has rejected concerns raised by the Indian government over its upcoming username feature, saying the new system has been designed with safeguards to reduce fraud and identity impersonation. The Indian government had urged the Meta-owned messaging platform to delay the rollout of the feature and explain how it would prevent scammers from exploiting usernames […]
Child killed after roof of school building collapsed during summer camp in Lahore
An eight-year-old child was killed and four people were injured after the roof of a school building collapsed during a summer camp in Lahore’s Baghbanpura area on Thursday, rescue officials said. According to Rescue 1122, the incident occurred while renovation work was underway at the school, where a summer camp was in progress and several […]
Gold prices surge by Rs9,100 in Pakistan after global rally
Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded sharply on Thursday, reversing recent losses as international bullion markets recorded strong gains amid renewed investor demand for safe-haven assets. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs9,100 per tola to reach Rs428,736. The rate for 10 grams of 24-karat […]
UAE oil exports near highest level since 2017
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) oil exports have climbed to their highest level since 2017, with daily shipments exceeding 3.9 million barrels in June, according to Emirati media reports. The increase marks a significant recovery in the country’s energy exports, with officials reporting that oil shipments have returned to levels seen before recent regional conflict […]
World Bank urges Pakistan to revise NFC Award
The World Bank has recommended that Pakistan revise the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award formula to improve fiscal federalism, strengthen revenue collection and ensure a more equitable distribution of resources among the provinces. The recommendations were presented in the World Bank’s report, Strengthening Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan, launched by lead economist Tobias Haque and Country […]
Knesset advances bill to ban Muslim call to prayer through loudspeakers at mosques
Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, has approved the preliminary reading of a bill that would restrict the broadcasting of the Muslim call to prayer through loudspeakers at mosques, according to Israeli media reports. The proposed legislation passed its first reading by 50 votes to 36 in the 120-member parliament. If enacted, the bill would require mosques […]
Diljit Dosanjh recalls performing for Rs5,000
Indian singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has opened up about his early struggles, revealing that he used to perform at birthday parties and weddings for as little as Rs5,000 to support himself before achieving fame. Speaking to Indian media, the 42-year-old artist reflected on his journey from a financially struggling family to becoming one of […]
UAE bans social media accounts for children under 15
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced new regulations prohibiting children under the age of 15 from creating, using or operating personal social media accounts as part of efforts to strengthen online child safety. Under the new rules, children younger than 15 will no longer be permitted to access social media platforms, even with parental […]