Pakistan features prominently in Indian media despite no concern narrative
Pakistan continues to receive significant attention in Indian media, social-media discussions and popular culture, despite repeated assertions in Indian public discourse that the neighbouring country is of limited importance. According to figures cited in the report, Pakistan accounted for 30.8 per cent of international news coverage analysed on Indian television,
WhatsApp lets users search old chat messages with a single click
Searching for messages sent months or even years ago on WhatsApp could soon become easier, as the messaging platform is testing a new search shortcut feature. According to a report, WhatsApp is working on a shortcut that would allow users to search directly within a chat with a single click,
New study identifies key factor behind rising cancer risk among young people
The rising incidence of cancer among people under 50 has drawn increasing attention from researchers, with a new study suggesting that faster biological ageing may be associated with the trend. The study, conducted by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine, examined the possible relationship between rising cancer cases among
Govt considers tougher social media rules amid child exploitation concerns
Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior is considering stricter regulations for social media platforms amid concerns over child exploitation and obscene content online, with consultations with relevant stakeholders planned before any final decision. According to sources, a proposal to set a minimum age for social media use is among the measures under
64pc drop in Pakistanis using illegal routes to reach Europe
The number of Pakistanis travelling to Europe through illegal routes has recorded a 64 per cent decline, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday. He shared the figures during separate meetings with the Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and the Executive Director of the
Mardan sets up recycling plant to conserve rainwater
Mardan district has established a recycling plant to conserve rainwater and prevent it from going to waste, allowing the collected water to be treated and reused for various purposes. The Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan (WSSCM) has set up a dedicated plant for rainwater recycling as part of an
Pakistan, China hold first-ever joint border exercises at Mintika Pass
The Chinese military and Khunjerab Security Police (KSP) of the Gilgit-Baltistan Police have conducted joint border exercises for the first time at Mintika Pass along the Pakistan-China border, at an altitude of around 4,600 metres above sea level. KSP personnel travelled through difficult mountainous terrain for two consecutive days to
Pakistan vows to take any extent of measures to defend Saudi Arabia
Pakistan has reiterated its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security, with the country’s military spokesperson saying Islamabad would take extensive measures to protect the Kingdom in the event of an attack. Speaking to Arab News on Thursday, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said Pakistan’s support
PBM Scholarship 2026 Open for Needy Students — See Who Can Apply
ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University has announced the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) Scholarship 2026 for deserving and financially disadvantaged BS and MPhil students. The deadline for submitting scholarship applications has been set for September 24, 2026. It is to be mentioned that regular BS program students in 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th semesters
Govt Announces Major Reshuffle of Civil and Police Officers
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued official notifications for the transfer and posting of several key civil and police officers across various ministries and departments. In a major diplomatic appointment, Asim Iftikhar, a Grade-22 officer of the Foreign Service of Pakistan currently serving as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United
