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British World War I memorial demolished in Islamabad despite heritage objections

ISLAMABAD — A British World War I memorial in Islamabad has been demolished by developers, despite objections from heritage authorities, raising concerns over the…

Telenor Pakistan sets global record with 90-million customer migration

ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has completed what it described as the world’s largest one-go migration of its entire prepaid and postpaid customer base, moving 90…

PIA rolls out short-term discount for Paris–Pakistan flights ahead of spring travel

Pakistan International Airlines has announced a limited-time fare discount for passengers travelling to Pakistan from Paris, offering 10% off on eligible incoming flights as…

Saim Ayub becomes world No. 1 T20I all-rounder in ICC rankings

LAHORE — Pakistan’s rising cricket star Saim Ayub has been ranked the world’s No. 1 T20I all-rounder in the latest player rankings released by…

Samsung reveals app-level privacy display for Galaxy S26 Ultra, moving beyond screen filters

Samsung has confirmed a new privacy-focused display technology for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones, introducing an app-level privacy system that goes beyond traditional screen filters…

$1.25 trillion SpaceX–xAI deal propels Elon Musk’s fortune to $852.5bn

The merger of SpaceX and xAI has reshaped the global tech landscape and sharply lifted Elon Musk’s personal wealth, pushing his estimated net worth…

HEC launches free national skills competency test for Final Year IT students

ISLAMABAD: Higher Education Commission has formally announced the launch of the National Skill Competency Test for IT graduates, a standardized assessment aimed at aligning…

China controls over 70% of global EV batteries, led by CATL and BYD

Chinese battery makers tightened their grip on the global electric vehicle battery market in 2025, accounting for more than 70% of worldwide installations, led…

KSE-100 climbs 1,150 points as PSX opens higher on Feb 4, 2026

KARACHI — Buying momentum continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining more than 1,150 points during intra-day…