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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One attacker was killed and two others were wounded in an extended gun battle with police outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to authorities and Reuters witnesses. Police officers pulled out guns and took cover as shots rang out for at least 10 minutes near a permanent security checkpoint. […]
Rawalpindi district administration on Tuesday imposed Section 144 for 15 days ahead of a protest announced by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) outside Adiala jail. According to a notification, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema, citing the law and order situation, imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) within the district from April 6 […]
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 […]
The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) and the All Pakistan Petrol Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday warned of a nationwide closure of petrol pumps if their demands for an increased commission are not met. Speaking at a press conference at the Islamabad Press Club, PPDA Chairman Abdul Sami Khan said the association had considered […]
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 […]