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Technology
Elderly pensioners in Pakistan can now complete their “Proof of Life” verification from home, reducing the need to visit banks every six months. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has made the Proof of Life Certificate (PoLC) free for pensioners through its PakID mobile app and
Sports
Pakistan has started its campaign at the 6th World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan with strong performances in tug of war. The Pakistani team defeated India in one of its early contests and also secured a win against South Korea. Reports also said Pakistan overcame host Kyrgyzstan during its opening run.
Technology
The first sentence is always “we can’t afford the GPUs.” The second one is usually about bijli. Ask any founder in Karachi who’s tried to train a model. China has the opposite problem. It has the chips — what it doesn’t have is a way to get them to the right place at the right […]
Startups
Yango Ride has released its 2024–2025 Safety Report, highlighting continued progress in using technology, verification systems and human-led support to strengthen safety across its markets. In Pakistan, the report reveals a 31% decline in post-trip contacts, reflecting the impact of privacy-focused
Energy
Pakistan’s energy sector has received a positive boost following a new oil and gas discovery in Sindh by the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL). The company has successfully drilled and evaluated the Bobi-11 well in the Bobi Oil Field, which is fully owned by OGDCL. The well is expected
Finance
A Pakistani national has received a life-changing financial boost after winning the grand prize in Big Ticket’s Series 290 live draw in Abu Dhabi. Shaukat Aftab emerged as the winner of Dh15 million, equivalent to around Rs1.14 billion. His ticket, numbered 245556, was selected during the televised
Weather
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has placed several northern areas of Pakistan on alert as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected over the next 72 hours. Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could experience strong winds and intense rain, creating
Security
Lawmakers have raised concerns over a proposed Wapda Security Force (WSF) that could arrest people within a one-kilometre radius of its projects and
Politics
Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a province-wide zero-tolerance campaign against corruption and malpractice, establishing a
Sports
Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has launched a scathing attack on chief selector Aaqib Javed, saying that Pakistan's national team is "playing with fear" and accusing the selection panel of having no clear strategy at all.
Security
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has recovered biometric data of around 600,000 people during raids carried out in collaboration with
General
Bangladeshi adventurer Najmun Nahar has reportedly reached a remarkable milestone by traveling to 185 countries,…
