Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz speaking at the inauguration of the Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence in Arifwala. SCREENGRAB LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced on Thursday that 100,000 laptops would be distributed among students and 50,000 additional Honhaar Scholarships awarded to support higher education. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of 10 Nawaz Sharif…
Power outages persist as over 50 electricity transformers are out of order. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI: Prolonged power outages have brought key Sindh education offices to a standstill, disrupting official work, online systems and public services for nearly three weeks despite officials claiming that all electricity dues have been cleared and repeated complaints lodged with K-Electric….
Warns of adverse effects of tensions on economy Seeks ‘comprehensive strategy’ for timely response Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting in Islamabad to review austerity measures amid evolving economic situation. Photo: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned, in coordination with the provincial governments, to take strict action against…
Chief minister calls for international-standard airport to boost tourism and improve year-round connectivity GILGIT: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain Azar asked the federal government to construct a modern Boeing-compatible airport in Gilgit to “dramatically improve” connectivity, tourism and economic development in the mountainous region. In a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif the chief minister…
Muhammad Ibrahim and Ismail Khan battle poverty, injuries, and lack of support to nurture mixed martial arts PESHAWAR: Muhammad Ibrahim, a resident of Kurram tribal district, spends his mornings navigating Peshawar’s crowded streets as a taxi driver. By evening, he transforms into a coach at a small mixed martial arts (MMA) club on the outskirts…
Actor Ayeza Khan has sparked a debate on social media after sharing a humorous Instagram Story about ChatGPT, highlighting how the previous generation completed their education without artificial intelligence (AI). The actor shared a post on her Instagram Story that read: “Dear 90s kids, whenever you feel stupid, just remember we completed our degrees without…
KARACHI: Mike Hesson will complete his contract with the Pakistan team and has no intention of joining the England Test squad. Recently, British media published a list of potential replacement coaches for the dismissed Test coach Brendon McCullum, which included Hesson’s name. However, sources close to the Pakistani white-ball coach have confirmed that he is not interested in accepting…
Streaming talks renew hopes, but industry veterans warn international audiences demand much more than familiar family Pakistan’s ambitions to secure a stronger place on global streaming platforms have reignited debate over the future of the country’s entertainment industry, with government officials, filmmakers and directors broadly welcoming the prospect of international exposure while sharply disagreeing on…
Beijing aims to boost domestic demand, target 60 trillion yuan in retail sales by 2030 China has unveiled its first-ever five-year plan dedicated exclusively to boosting domestic consumption, marking a strategic shift as the world’s second-largest economy looks to strengthen internal demand and reduce reliance on external factors for growth. The plan, covering the 2026-30…
ISLAMABAD: Zaman Sohail of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Punjab’s Fareeha Siddiq emerged as the champions in the men’s and women’s categories of the National Chess Championship, held at the Pakistan Sports Complex. Organised by the Chess Federation of Pakistan, the tournament featured more than 250 players from across the country competing in multiple…