‘PTI Wants Governor’s Rule in KP’: Sher Afzal Marwat Makes Big Claim
ISLAMABAD: National Assembly member Sher Afzal Marwat has claimed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) itself wants governor’s rule to be imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa so that the party can portray itself as a “political victim.” While talking to a private news channel, Marwat, a former PTI leader, alleged that PTI leaders
iPhone 18 Pro Free Offer Introduced — Here’s How It Works
NEW YORK: T-Mobile has introduced a new offer in the United States allowing eligible customers to get an iPhone 18 Pro at no cost through monthly bill credits. According to the offer, customers must subscribe to the Experience Beyond plan to qualify. New customers can become eligible by transferring their
Mohsin Naqvi Orders Action Against Cybercriminals Wherever They Operate
LAHORE: The Pakistani government has decided to further intensify its crackdown on online financial fraud, harassment, and organized cybercrime networks. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Central Zone headquarters in Lahore and chaired a special meeting where he ordered authorities to accelerate action against
Internet Outage Disrupts Mobile Networks, Digital Payment Apps
ISLAMABAD: Internet services have been disrupted in several areas of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, causing difficulties for residents. Mobile data and Wi-Fi services have also been partially affected in some areas. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the disruption was caused by a cut in an optical fiber cable on
Why Are Hybrid Car Prices Suddenly Dropping in Pakistan? Here’s What’s Behind the Cuts
ISLAMABAD: Hybrid vehicle prices in Pakistan have been reduced by hundreds of thousands of rupees following the government’s decision to cut the General Sales Tax (GST) on vehicles from 25% to 18%. The price reductions by assemblers came nearly two weeks after the GST cut, with several major automakers announcing
Iranian President Says Supreme Leader Fully Recovered, Injuries Healed
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and has fully recovered from injuries to his face and legs. While answering questions in an interview with a US-based media house, Pezeshkian assured that Khamenei is in full health now as the wounds
NCCIA Arrests TikToker Over Alleged Anti-State Statements
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a well-known TikToker in Islamabad over alleged anti-state statements. According to media reports, TikToker Syed Ali Zain Bukhari was taken into custody by the NCCIA Islamabad in connection with allegations of making statements deemed anti-state. The sources said that the
19 Fights, 19 Wins: Usman Wazeer Makes History, Earns WBA Gold Title Shot
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani boxer Usman Wazeer has won his 19th international world-ranking fight, defeating an Indonesian boxer in Thailand and qualifying for the WBA Gold title fight. Following his victory, Wazeer dedicated the win to the Commander Peshawar, the Pakistan Army, police personnel, and the martyrs who lost their lives in
Electric vehicles face higher risk of tyre problems, study finds
Electric vehicles (EVs) may be more prone to wheel and tyre-related problems than conventional petrol-powered cars, according to a recent study, potentially leading to higher maintenance and repair costs for owners. The research, conducted by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), analysed data from more than 47 million
New drug approved for treatment of serious bone disease
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug, zilurgisertib, for the treatment of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare and severe genetic bone disorder. Developed by Mirum Pharmaceuticals, the drug will be marketed in the US under the brand name Atebrioz. According to the company, the
