Meta has announced plans to train 1,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Pakistan free of cost, under its Small Business Growth Academy, running from August to November 2026. The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan and a Meta delegation led by Tehara Punchihewa, Asia-Pacific Public Policy, and Vivian … Read more
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a nationwide advisory urging mobile subscribers to ensure their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) remain valid and active, warning that SIM services could be suspended for those with cancelled, expired, or deceased-linked CNICs. In a notice addressed to all mobile users across the country, the PTA said uninterrupted … Read more
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Prime Minister congratulated Amjad Hussain on assuming the office of Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, and the two leaders discussed matters relating to the region during the meeting. Following the meeting, the Prime … Read more
Islamabad: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Amjad Hussain visited the headquarters of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in Islamabad on Monday, where he was received by NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik along with other senior officials. During the visit, the NDMA Chairman briefed the Chief Minister in detail on the authority’s ongoing initiatives … Read more
Ferran Torres’ extra-time strike hands Spain a second World Cup title, 16 years after Andrés Iniesta’s iconic 2010 winner. Spain edged Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final to claim their second world title, with substitute Ferran Torres netting the decisive goal in the 106th minute. The winning move began … Read more
With Legislative Assembly elections in Azad Kashmir just two weeks away, campaign activity remains unusually subdued as the regional government seeks additional security personnel from the federal government to manage a planned long march by the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee. According to the Election Commission, 852 candidates will contest the July 27 … Read more
Argentina battled back from a goal down to defeat England 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, booking the defending champions’ place in Sunday’s final against Spain. Anthony Gordon had given England the lead in the 55th minute, finishing off a slick move from a Morgan Rogers cross to send … Read more
Spain is heading back to the FIFA World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after a clinical 2-0 win over France in Tuesday’s semifinal, setting up a showdown with the winner of England and Argentina’s last-four clash. Mikel Oyarzabal broke the deadlock from the penalty spot in the first half, and Pedro Porro … Read more
The Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly presented an interim budget of more than Rs. 158.54 billion for the financial year 2026–2027 during the second session of the assembly, held under the chairmanship of Speaker Imran Nadeem. The session also saw newly elected members Muhammad Naseem and Muhammad Dilpazeer, both from Diamer, take their oaths as members of the … Read more
A tribute to the vision (of Aga Khan IV) that transformed Gallura into one of the world’s most renowned destinations. Sardinia, Italy: Porto Cervo has gained a new landmark honoring one of the most influential figures in Sardinia’s modern history. The Municipality of Arzachena officially inaugurated a square dedicated to Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, … Read more