Several foreign airlines have started using Pakistan’s airspace for various international routes as airspace closures continue due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Major carriers, including Emirates, are now flying over northern Pakistan on routes to North America, Egypt, and other destinations. Their flight paths pass through western Pakistan, then proceed over Afghanistan, […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that 450 Pakistani pilgrims have been successfully evacuated from Iran, stating that the government is taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of Pakistani nationals in the region. In a statement released on X on Sunday, Dar said the evacuation of 450 Pakistani pilgrims […]
Google is rolling out a test that puts its AI-powered Audio Overviews on the first page of search results on mobile. The experiment, which you can enable in Labs, will let you generate an AI podcast-style discussion for certain queries. If you search for something like, “How do noise cancellation headphones work?”, Google will display […]
Former South African cricketer and renowned coach Gary Kirsten has broken his silence on the internal turmoil that led to his abrupt resignation as Pakistan’s white-ball head coach, admitting he “realised quite quickly” he would have little influence in the role. In a candid conversation on the Wisden Cricket Patreon podcast, Kirsten laid bare the […]
Israel issued evacuation warnings on Sunday to residents living near weapons production sites in Tehran, as missile exchanges between Israel and Iran persisted into a third day following Friday’s escalation. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant warned that the military would target these facilities directly and continue operations aimed at dismantling Iran’s military infrastructure. “We will […]
The airspace over Israel and Iran remained closed on Sunday due to intensifying military tensions between the two nations. However, Jordan has reopened its airspace after a temporary closure. Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, its main international terminal, remained shut with all flights suspended until further notice, according to the Israel Airports Authority. The country’s airspace has been closed […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has issued an early weather warning, forecasting rain and thunderstorms in Karachi and other parts of Sindh on Monday and Tuesday. According to the Met Office, certain suburban areas of Karachi may receive showers accompanied by thunder on Monday night or Tuesday. Gusty winds are also expected during rainfall in peripheral […]
Israel attacked the Shahran oil depot in Tehran early Sunday, but Iranian authorities have assured that the situation is fully under control. According to the state-run SHANA news agency, operated by Iran’s oil ministry, the impacted fuel tank did not contain a significant volume of fuel at the time of the attack. ‘The fuel volume […]
Petroleum prices in Pakistan are expected to rise by up to Rs5.50 per litre for the next 15 days, owing to an increase in global oil prices, sources revealed on Sunday. According to reports, the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has completed a working paper based on recent international market trends. The Oil and Gas […]
An attempt to solemnise the marriage of a 13-year-old girl in Hijrat Colony was foiled on Friday after a joint operation by local police and the Women and Child Protection Cell. According to a police spokesperson, the raid was carried out after the Women and Child Protection Cell received credible information regarding the planned child […]