$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 to $852.5 billion, according to real-time…
Punjab launches Phase II of school meal program to support child nutrition
LAHORE — Punjab Food Authority, in collaboration with the Labour and Human Resources Department, has launched Phase II of the School Meal Program, extending free nutritious meals to 14,100 students…
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 university education with the demands of…
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 by industry giants CATL and BYD,…
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 trading, reflecting improved investor sentiment at…
Gold hits record Rs529,162 per tola in Pakistan on Feb 4, 2026
KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan extended their strong upward momentum on Wednesday, driven by a sharp rally in the international bullion market, with the price of 24-karat gold rising…
Wafi Energy Pakistan holds free eye camp for retailers in Karachi
KARACHI: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited held a free eye camp for its retail partners in Karachi in collaboration with Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust, offering eye screening and basic treatment to…
Three more model cattle markets being set up in Punjab
ISLAMABAD, Feb 04 (APP): The Punjab government is setting up three more model cattle markets in the province to help livestock breeders receive fair returns for their efforts in rearing…
Ending Polio: A Test of Resolve
As Pakistan steps into the new year, the familiar sight of a nationwide polio vaccination drive once again takes centre stage. More than 45 million children are being targeted in…
Pakistan’s olive oil industry eyes China for next phase of growth
ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): Pakistan’s fast-emerging olive oil industry is intensifying efforts to attract Chinese partners, with local entrepreneurs pitching large-scale joint ventures that could generate thousands of jobs and…
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