Benchmark index rebounds sharply as energy stocks and banks drive gains amid improved sentiment and lower global oil prices. The KSE-100 Index concluded the session at 154,292 points, advancing by 4,276 points, reflecting recovery in overall market sentiment. Throughout the trading day the index range, recording an intraday high of 154,684 and a low of…
Sui Southern Gas Company said gas will stay on through Chand Raat and the first Eid day, before overnight suspensions return on the second and third nights to protect pressure and line pack. Sui Southern Gas Company has announced a special gas supply schedule for Eid-ul-Fitr, saying domestic and commercial consumers will receive uninterrupted supply…
Pakistan has launched 5G services the consumers are looking how to check if their device supports 5G internet services. While the excitement is building, many users are asking a critical question: Will my phone support 5G in Pakistan? The reality is simple—not every smartphone can connect to 5G, even if it’s relatively new. Compatibility depends…
Islamabad: The Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PM&DC), in its Council meeting held on 10th February 2026, undertook a comprehensive review of postgraduate (PG) medical training capacity in the country and has formally issued recommendations to Provincial Health Departments to address the growing gap between medical graduates and available PG training opportunities. Pakistan has made…
Pakistan has appointed Ayyaz Shaukat to head its new social media regulator, giving the body legal powers to order removals, block content, and act on complaints within 24 hours. Pakistan has appointed senior lawyer Ayyaz Shaukat as the first chairman of the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority, or SMPRA, in a move that brings…
A fresh Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leak suggests Huawei is preparing meaningful upgrades for its next premium Nova phone, with early details pointing to a larger battery, a flagship-class Kirin chip, and camera refinements rather than a full redesign. The leak was highlighted by TechJuice and echoed by other tech publications tracking the same rumor…
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advises mobile consumers to remain cautious about unintended balance deductions that may occur when data bundles expire or are exhausted, while mobile internet continues on higher Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) rates. To prevent such charges, Cellular Mobile Operators offer a free Balance Save (PayG Blocker) service, which automatically stops internet usage once…
CERT warns users to adopt strict cyber hygiene amid rising threats Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team has issued a cybersecurity advisory urging iPhone users to adopt stronger security practices to counter evolving digital threats, including sophisticated zero-click attacks. The advisory emphasizes keeping iPhones updated to the latest iOS version to ensure protection against known…
Approval sets stage for stronger telecom player ahead of 5G rollout The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority on March 19, 2026 approved the merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan, marking a major consolidation in the country’s telecom sector and creating a stronger combined operator ahead of 5G expansion. The approval follows months of regulatory review, during which…
Asia imports of Russian oil volumes exceed 3m tons as Middle East supply disruptions tighten markets Asian imports of Russian fuel oil are set to reach a record high in March, exceeding 3 million tons or about 614,500 barrels per day, as regional buyers replace disrupted Middle Eastern supplies, according to shipping data from Kpler…