Delayed fund requests perturb ECC
Pakistan's economic managers have raised serious concern over the rising number of organisations and entities…
Delayed fund requests perturb ECC
Pakistan's economic managers have raised serious concern over the rising number of organisations and entities that seek government funding very late to meet their regular and operational expenses. During discussions in a recent meeting, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet observed with concern that a growing number of organisations and entities "seek government…
Imran’s vision has returned to ‘almost normal’ after treatment, Adiala SP tells SC
PTI Founder Imran Khan. Photo: File The report submitted by the Adiala jail superintendent of police (SP) to the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday included a summary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s medical consultations and check-ups, highlighting concerns over the former premier’s blood pressure (BP) and recommending increased interaction with family members to…
China’s Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ robot as fervour builds ahead of Shanghai debut
Unitree becomes the first general-purpose robotics company to list on mainland China’s stock market A staff member places a Unitree’s R1 humanoid robot back in its seat at a Unitree store in Beijing, China, August 1, 2026. — REUTERS SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s Unitree on Monday unveiled a new high-speed robot it dubbed “Superman”, days before becoming the…
FO rubbishes India’s ‘baseless assertions’ linking Pakistan to arrests of terror suspects
Says unfounded Indian insinuations cannot divert international attention away from India’s state-sponsored terrorism Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi speaking at the FO weekly press briefing in Islamabad. — SCREENGRAB The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday rubbished what it said were “baseless assertions” by the Indian home minister linking Pakistan to the recent arrests of terror suspects….
Russia plans to build drone aviation infrastructure in 35 regions by 2030
Infrastructure to provide a platform for developing a low-altitude economy, according to transport agency official An image showing a Russian drone. — FILE PHOTO Deputy Head of Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency Rosaviatsiya on Monday said that 35 Russian regions were expected to be equipped with infrastructure for unmanned aviation by 2030. Speaking at the “Rostki:…
ISPR rejects ‘highly dramatised, factually inaccurate’ Indian documentary on Operation Sindoor
DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry addresses press conference. Photo: Screengrab The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday rejected an Indian documentary on so-called Operation Sindoor, accusing Indian content creators of distorting history and presenting a “highly dramatised, coloured and factually inaccurate” account of the military operation. In a statement, the military’s media wing…
Pakistani AI-robotic training data startup partners to expand tech trade with US
Partners with company to gain access to boosted storage, security and data communication backbone Multinet CEO Adnan Zaidi and World Context CEO Sherdil Ali Khan announce a partnership. — WORLD CONTEXT A Pakistani startup focused on connecting local industry with the robotics sector of the United States has entered a partnership to boost its data library. According…
GSR, CCTV offer new clues in Wafflix owner’s murder
Forensic report suggests Mir Raza Ali may have fired back; crime scene unit failed to reach site for over two hours Mir Raza Ali, owner of the popular dessert shop Wafflix, whose body was found in Gulistan-e-Jauhar after he was allegedly kidnapped from PECHS. — SCREENGRAB/ Youtube Crucial CCTV footage and a forensic report on…
Govt hikes petrol by Rs5.77, high-speed diesel by 6.47 for Aug 18
As the city runs on fumes, motorcyclists line up at a petrol pump in Karachi, waiting their turn amid surge in fuel prices. Photo: Jalal Qureshi / Express The federal government on Monday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.77 and Rs6.47, respectively, for August 18. A notification from the Petroleum…
Pakistan assumes presidency of the United Nations Conference on Disarmament
The agenda includes issues such as the cessation of the nuclear arms race and the prevention of nuclear war A view during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran at the request of the United States at UN headquarters in New York City, US, January 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS The Foreign Office…
