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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
For Bollywood star Katrina Kaif, the line between private and public life continues to blur. Reports now claim that she and her husband Vicky Kaushal are set to welcome their first child this year, with a due date between October and November. Neither has confirmed. Since their wedding in December 2021, the couple has been…