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By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has expanded its Succession Certificate services to all centers across Pakistan, enabling families to resolve inheritance matters more efficiently. Previously limited to select branches, the service is now accessible nationwide. Citizens can visit their nearest NADRA center to apply for a Succession Certificate, a key legal document required…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
inDrive, a global mobility and services platform, has launched its first creative campaign with Pakistan Sweet Home, a children’s orphanage. As part of this partnership, children have been given a platform to express their imagination by having their drawings featured on inDrive’s cars in Islamabad. The collaboration celebrates the artistic talents of children, while encouraging…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
A political row has erupted in India after the Ministry of Home Affairs blocked Sikh pilgrims from travelling to Pakistan for the November birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. The ministry cited tensions with Pakistan and security risks as the reason for halting the journey, according to Indian media. However, Sikh leaders and opposition parties in…
By Salman Khan | September 20, 2025
Global gold prices scaled a record peak on Tuesday, with international markets driving the surge seen across Pakistan’s bullion trade. Spot gold briefly touched $3,689.27 per ounce, supported by a weaker US dollar and expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates later this week. As of 0326 GMT, spot gold held steady at…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
In a landmark move for Pakistan’s innovation and sustainability landscape, Xenith Public Relations (XPR) has entered into a strategic partnership with Team Envision – PNEC-NUST, the country’s pioneering youth-led engineering society, to elevate their communications strategy and reinforce Pakistan’s voice on global platforms. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker underscored the United States’ steadfast commitment to Pakistan’s flood recovery efforts during her visit to Lahore and Kasur from September 12-14. In her meeting with Punjab Relief Commissioner Nabeel Javed, CDA Baker discussed the ongoing emergency response in Punjab and highlighted the U.S. contribution of lifesaving disaster relief in…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
As Apple opened preorders for the new iPhone, Kaspersky detected a spike in scam exploiting the device’s launch hype, with fraudsters deploying fake websites, bogus lotteries, and phony “tester” recruitment schemes to harvest personal data and financial information. These attacks pose significant risks including personal data theft and financial loss. One of the scams involves…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has invalidated the appointment of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, declaring the process legally flawed. The judgment, authored by Justice Babar Sattar in a 99-page decision, accepted the petition challenging the chairman’s position. The court ruled that the appointment did not comply with the law and therefore could not…
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
Meta’s vision for the future of personal technology briefly surfaced online when the company accidentally published a promotional video of its upcoming AI-powered smart glasses. The video, quickly taken down from Meta’s YouTube channel, revealed a product lineup that highlights how wearables may soon replace smartphones as the main way users engage with digital content….
By Salman Khan | September 16, 2025
Major cities across Pakistan face a looming dengue outbreak as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a high-risk alert for the post-monsoon period beginning September 20. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar have been marked as the most vulnerable urban centers. Flooding and heavy rainfall have left behind stagnant water in low-lying areas,…