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By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Pakistan is introducing an AI app designed to detect travellers using fake documents and illegal visas before they board flights. The Federal Ministry of Interior announced new measures aimed at making foreign travel more secure and preventing document fraud. Starting in January, Islamabad Airport will pilot the AI system to identify passengers attempting to bypass…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Sindh police have been ordered to take strict action across the province against vehicles running without number plates or valid driving licences. Karachi traffic police introduced an electronic challan system in October under which traffic violations are recorded and fined through CCTV cameras across the city. IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon issued his second directive…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Asia and Beyond, produced by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand (CA ANZ) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), surveyed more than 12,000 individuals across 29 countries, primarily in Asia but also in Latin America, Western Europe and the…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
The Punjab Central Business District Development Authourity (PCBDDA) also known as CBD Punjab has launched the international bidding process for a world-class five-star hotel and integrated mixed-use complex in CBD Punjab Quaid District. The landmark project is a key feature of the authority’s flagship $1.8 billion Al-Watani Joint Venture & PPP Initiative, designed to attract…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to launch its partnership with Porsche, the renowned German luxury automotive brand, in a global three-way collaboration with PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. From today until February 28, 2026, players can take the wheel of the Porsche 918 Spyder along with a selection of other high-performance…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan, chaired an important meeting with the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) to review the recent fire incident at the Landhi Export Processing Zone in Karachi. Haroon Akhtar expressed serious concern over the repeated fire incidents in export zones, stating that such occurrences…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Ahsan Khan received an honour at the British Parliament in London for his artistic talent and positive contributions. The award was presented at the House of Commons for his “exceptional talent, commitment to art and positive services in the arts.” The ceremony took place in a parliamentary committee room and was attended by senior British…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
The Directorate of Immigration and Passports has launched an online passport application through the e-Services Portal to help citizens avoid long queues. To start, visit the official portal at www.onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk and choose the online passport renewal or application option. If you already have a registered account, click the Login button and sign in using your…
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Friday that he has invested in Perplexity, an artificial-intelligence search startup, in a statement shared across his social media platforms. He said the investment reflects his personal philosophy of continuous learning and linked the move to a belief in persistent curiosity driving greatness. Ronaldo wrote, “Curiosity is a requirement for greatness….
By Salman Khan | December 5, 2025
Google has released its list of the most popular “how-to” searches for 2025 inPakistan, highlighting shifting online behaviours among users. The top search was “How To Check E Challan Karachi,” following the launch of an AI-powered system on 27 October 2025. The new e-challan platform issued hundreds of thousands of tickets within two months, prompting…