Sindh Cabinet Cuts SPSC Exam Passing Marks to 33pc
KARACHI, The Sindh cabinet has approved a reduction in the screening-test passing threshold for the Sindh Public Service Commission’s (SPSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) from 40 per cent…
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10 electric cars with the biggest batteries in Pakistan in 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s electric vehicle market is expanding, with several manufacturers introducing electric sedans, SUVs and luxury vehicles equipped with batteries exceeding 100 kilowatt-hours (kWh),…
Tea Drinkers May Have Lower Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds
Tea is among the most widely consumed beverages in Pakistan and many other parts of the world, with millions of people starting or ending…
Balochistan Launches Free Health Consultation App for Remote Areas
QUETTA, October 21, 2026: The Balochistan government has launched a digital health application to provide free medical consultation to people living in remote areas…
Punjab Bans Spy Equipment Used for Covert Recording
LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a 30-day ban on devices used for covertly recording photographs, videos and audio, according to a notification issued…
Gen Z warned of rising cryptocurrency scams using AI and deepfakes
SAN FRANCISCO: Researchers and US authorities have warned Generation Z against increasingly sophisticated cryptocurrency scams spreading across TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and online gaming platforms,…
Jeff Bezos predicts millions of people will live in space by 2045
SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos has predicted that millions of people could be living in space by 2045, as advances…
‘I Heard the State Is Like a Mother; Today I Believe It,’ Laiba’s Father Tells Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State visited the residence of late student Laiba Ejaz in G-10, Islamabad, and…
150 Housing Societies Illegal in Islamabad, Says Mohsin Naqvi
ISLAMABAD, October 21, 2026: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that around 150 housing societies in Islamabad are illegal and authorities are taking action…
Anthropic reports $80.7 billion net loss in first half of 2026
SAN FRANCISCO: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic reported a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half of 2026, compared with $13 billion during…