Afghan Team Celebrates Return Despite Loss in Morocco

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    An Afghan women refugee football team suffered a 6-1 loss to Chad in Morocco on Sunday, but players celebrated finally competing internationally after years of restrictions. Women football has been banned in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained control in 2021, forcing female athletes to flee the country to avoid persecution and harassment. Before the Taliban…

    Meta and MoITT Launch AI Literacy Program in Pakistan

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    Meta, in partnership with the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), today hosted “Future in Focus: AI and Innovation,” an event dedicated to advancing digital transformation in Pakistan. The gathering brought together government leaders, industry experts, and academia to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation nationwide. At the event, Meta…

    KP Govt Halts Recruitment and Transfers Temporarily

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    KP government has imposed a temporary ban on all recruitment, posting, and transfers across the province until a new cabinet is officially formed and sworn in. The CM Secretariat issued instructions to the IG, Chief Secretary, and senior officials, stating that emergency appointments or transfers require the direct approval from CM. The notification clarified that…

    Pakistan Receives $1B Oil Facility and $5B Deposits

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    Pakistan has secured significant financial relief from Saudi Arabia, which has agreed to provide six billion dollars in economic assistance during the current fiscal year. According to the finance ministry, the package includes a one billion dollar oil financing facility and the rollover of five billion dollars in deposits. The deposits are held with the…

    Apple Store Rumors in Pakistan Proven Premature

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    The excitement surrounding media reports of the first-ever Apple Store in Pakistan has proven premature, as Apple Inc has not issued any official confirmation yet. Industry analysts clarified that the upcoming outlet is not a company-owned Apple Store but an extension of an authorized reseller operations of Air Link Communication Limited. The speculation started last…

    Albania’s AI Minister ‘Pregnant’ With 83 Digital Aides

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama has made an unusual announcement regarding the country’s first AI-generated government minister, revealing that she is “pregnant” with 83 digital offspring. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue in Germany, Rama stated that the AI minister, named Diella, will “give birth” to 83 artificial intelligence-based assistants. Each of these AI entities…

    Peshawar University Closes BS Departments Over Low Admissions

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    The University of Peshawar has decided to close nine Bachelor of Studies programmes after receiving very low admissions for the fall 2025 academic semester. According to the official notification, the departments being discontinued include Development Studies, Geography, Geology, History, and Social Anthropology. The closure list also features Statistics, Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics, Human Development…

    Babar Azam Nears Record to Surpass Rohit Sharma

    By Salman Khan | October 27, 2025

    Fomer Pakistani captain Babar Azam is ready to make his T20I return as Pakistan face South Africa in a three-match home series beginning tomarrow. The upcoming series marks the return of the right-hander to the shortest format after almost one year, with his last appearance coming in December 2024. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recalled…

    Police Officer Shot Himself During Pak vs SA Security Duty

    By Salman Khan | October 23, 2025

    A senior Islamabad police officer, SP Adeel Akbar, died on Thursday after allegedly shooting himself while performing security duties near the Serena checkpoint. According to initial reports, the officer sustained critical injuries and was immediately shifted to PIMS Hospital, where doctors confirmed his death during treatment. Evidence has been secured from the scene, and investigators…

    foodpanda Distributes Smog Safety Kits to Riders Nationwide

    By Salman Khan | October 23, 2025

    As Pakistan enters the seasonal period of intense atmospheric smog, foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery platform, has announced the launch of its “Breath of Care” initiative, distributing 8,000 Smog Safety Kits to its dedicated rider fleet across the country this week. The program is designed to provide immediate relief and protection, highlighting the company’s commitment…