Fact check: Viral video of Dubai plane crash near Tel Aviv’s airport is AI-generated

Multiple accounts on social media platform X were sharing a video since Monday, allegedly showing a Dubai Airbus A380 plane crash in a residential area near Tel Aviv’s airport due to being attacked by Iranian missiles. However, the video is AI-generated and no such incident occurred. The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and […]

PSB boosts sports fund

The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has approved a comprehensive Investment Policy for the Pakistan Sports Endowment Fund, marking a significant step towards ensuring sustainable financial support for sportspersons across the country. The decision was taken during the 36th Board meeting of the PSB. Director General PSB Yasir Pirzada presented the policy which was unanimously endorsed […]

Chalmers targets Olympic gold

Kyle Chalmers mowed down his rivals to take the 100 metres freestyle crown at the Australian Open swimming championships on Monday before revealing his desire to finally land an Olympic sprint relay gold in 2028. The 27-year-old South Australian has only one Olympic gold in ‌his bumper collection of medals — the 100m title he […]

2,800 Sindh residents have received motorcycle fuel subsidy: Sharjeel Memon

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon on Tuesday said that since the launch of the People’s Motorcycle Fuel Subsidy Programme, 15,000 people have submitted their information to apply for the subsidy. Of these, 2,800 individuals have already received their payments, he added, while speaking at a press conference in Karachi. “Approximately 6.7 million people will receive […]

Fuel costs and fiscal realities: Pakistan’s tightrope walk

Fuel price increases in Pakistan almost always trigger a strong public reaction. That response is understandable, given the direct impact on household budgets. But these recurring adjustments, and the policy responses that follow, are best understood in the context of a deeper structural reality: Pakistan’s significant reliance on imported energy. The figures illustrate the point […]