Tehran sets key conditions for nuclear talks with Washington
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has outlined conditions for holding substantive negotiations with the United States on nuclear issues, saying Tehran is prepared to engage in talks if Washington demonstrates goodwill. In an interview with NBC News, Araghchi said Iran’s enrichment of uranium to 60% was legal and fell within
NADRA explains procedure for Juvenile Card for children with one foreign parent
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained the procedure for obtaining a Juvenile Card for a child whose one parent is Pakistani and the other is a foreign national. According to NADRA officials, the process is relatively straightforward if the child already has a B-Form. Both parents
Gas supply to households restricted to cooking hours
Gas supply to households across the country has been restricted to key cooking hours as authorities introduce load management amid growing uncertainty over LNG supplies from Qatar. The restrictions have been imposed on domestic consumers as Pakistan faces uncertainty over the availability of LNG, with authorities limiting gas supplies to
Global oil prices likely to drop soon, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has again indicated that the war with Iran could end soon, saying oil prices would fall sharply if Iran agrees to surrender. In remarks cited by US media, Trump said oil prices were expected to decline very rapidly once the conflict ends. He also said the
WhatsApp decides to redesign its android App
WhatsApp is working on a major redesign of its Android app, with changes focused primarily on the navigation bar, according to a report by WABetaInfo. The redesign includes a revamped navigation bar with new updates and a refreshed appearance. According to the report, Meta AI is also being integrated into
Federal Minister Tariq Fazal Says Governor’s Rule Possible in KP
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that the option of imposing governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is under consideration as the Constitution allows it. Talking to a private TV channel, the PML-N leader said the people of KP were not satisfied with the provincial government’s
Bill Gates Calls for Laws as AI Risks Grow
WASHINGTON: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has called for timely legislation to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the risks associated with the technology are growing rapidly. Speaking in an interview aired on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Gates said self-regulation by technology companies would not be enough to deal with
PIA Tightens Cabin Crew Restrictions Amid Cigarette Smuggling Probe
ISLAMABAD: To curb the alleged misuse of flight duty for carrying cigarettes, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a new restriction for cabin crew members and warned of disciplinary action for violations. According to a circular issued by PIA management, each cabin crew member can carry only one packet of
HEC Invites Applications for Research Awards 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: To recognize excellence in research, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited Pakistani researchers and scholars to apply for the HEC Research Awards 2026-27. The awards will be given in three categories, Best Researcher, Best Young Researcher and Best Publication- across three broad disciplinary domains. The domains include Social Sciences,
Is M-1 Motorway Open Now? Check Latest Update
PESHAWAR: Despite orders from the authorities concerned to reopen the M-1 Motorway, the route has not yet been fully restored as the clearance operation still continues. An operation to clear the motorway and reopen it has been underway for the past six hours. However, authorities are facing difficulties due to
