Social media companies will have up to 12 months to comply with the new regulations Boys look at their mobile phones at a gaming centre, after the United Arab Emirates approved a resolution setting the minimum age for social media use at 15, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 18, 2026. Photo: Reuters The United…
Visual discrepancies and grammatical errors emerge as Indian government agency also debunks the document Fact-check: Viral Indian defence ministry document about Operation Sindoor 2.0 is AI-generated Multiple users on social media platform X since June 16, 2026, have been sharing an alleged classified Indian Ministry of Defence document claiming that India is preparing “Operation Sindoor…
KARACHI: The government of Sindh’s budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has placed notable emphasis on renewable and alternative energy initiatives within a tightly managed fiscal framework. As outlined in the Sindh CM budget speech, the province is advancing solar deployment and waste-to-energy projects to improve access and support sustainability goals, even as the overall Annual…
LONDON: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma ran riot as India thrashed the Netherlands by 95 runs in the Women’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Mandhana and Verma put on 115 for the first wicket, setting the foundation for India’s imposing total of 209-5 in Leeds. Smashing 11 fours and one six, Mandhana top scored with 74 from 47 balls, while her fellow opener Verma hit 10 fours…
HOUSTON: Brazil forward Neymar will not travel with the squad for their second World Cup group game against Haiti in Philadelphia on Friday as he continues to recover from a calf injury, the Brazilian football association said. “He will remain in New Jersey to make the most of the final stage of his recovery, making use of the excellent…
CHAKWAL: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Thursday demanded a judicial inquiry into the killing of a nine-year-old Pakistani-Australian girl by the Punjab Crime Control Department (CCD) in Chakwal. Hania Ahmed suffered fatal shots after law enforcement officers in Chakwal shot at her family’s car last Wednesday. The onslaught also critically injured her 39-year-old father,…
Says a high-level committee has also been formed to devise a formula for petroleum products Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Ali Pervaiz Malik speaks during an interview with Reuters, during the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025, in Islamabad, Pakistan April 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Thursday that Prime…
Says Islamabad will stand by Iran as a brotherly and neighbouring country in all areas Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday assured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian of Pakistan’s continued support during the next phase of negotiations with the United States, saying Islamabad would stand by Iran as a brotherly and neighbouring country in all areas….
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. SCREENGRAB Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday warned that India was pursuing what he described as a strategy of “hydro-hegemony”, saying that at least 17 projects, including reservoir and river diversion schemes, were designed to alter the Indus river system drastically. In April…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its winning streak on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing at a fresh high as positive macroeconomic cues and easing geopolitical concerns boosted investor sentiment. “Bulls extend their grip as optimism lifts the market,” observed Tooline Securities. The local bourse witnessed another bullish trading session today, with investors…