TCL, a top LED TV brand in Pakistan and a global leader in consumer electronics, showcased its vision of “Inspire Greatness” at IFA 2025. The exhibition featured a wide range of products, including cutting-edge audiovisual displays, AI-powered home appliances, and smart mobile devices. TCL also made the global debut of its NXTHOME™ concept and highlighted a series of sustainable innovations, all aimed at enhancing daily life through technology and premium design. The exhibition’s sports-themed design brought an athletic energy to IFA 2025, emphasizing TCL’s commitment to connecting people worldwide. By improving the sports experience for both fans and athletes, the…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Despite getting official approval, a new Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) is facing major financial hurdles. The financial burden for creating 613 new positions has been placed on the “resource-strapped” GB government, and construction funds for the project have been postponed until the next fiscal year. A Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting, led by the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission on July 25, reviewed the “Raising of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in GB” project, which has a total cost of over Rs1.5 billion. This initiative was a direct result of a directive from the prime minister, who,…
Central and south Punjab are facing ongoing evacuation efforts due to exceptionally high flood levels between the Panjnad confluence of the Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers and the Guddu Barrage in Sindh. This has created a severe humanitarian crisis, submerging low-lying areas, displacing large populations, and destroying hundreds of acres of crops. The overflowing Indus River has also flooded parts of Sindh, with widespread displacement in riverine areas of Dadu and Larkana. Residents in these flood-hit regions are also dealing with extensive power and mobile service outages, leaving them cut off from authorities and family members while being surrounded by…
Acting as the chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council, the chief justice has appointed Sohail Muhammad Leghari as the council’s new secretary. Mr. Leghari, a district and sessions judge in BPS-22, has been assigned to the role on a deputation basis. Before this new position, Mr. Leghari served as the registrar of the Sindh High Court, where, according to a statement, he made significant contributions to judicial administration and institutional reforms. In a related decision, the chief justice also named Fakhar Zaman, a district and sessions judge (BPS-21) from the Peshawar High Court, as the additional registrar for administration at…
Spectacular Super Sixty Cricket League Draft in Washington – League to Kick Off in Doha This November By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Washington: The grand inaugural players’ draft of the Super Sixty Cricket League (SSCL) was held at the prestigious National Press Club in Washington. The event drew a remarkable gathering of global cricket icons, team owners, and passionate fans. The league is set to take place from November 5 to 16, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the world of cricket. The ceremony opened with a welcoming address by Mr. Kirk Graves,…
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, British-Pakistani pediatric consultant Dr. Sher Bahadur Anjum has successfully treated two young thalassemia patients with gene therapy, restoring them to complete health and normality for the first time in the UK. Dr. Anjum, a specialist in hematology at Newham Hospital in East London, part of Barts Health NHS Trust, led a team that treated the two boys, aged 11 and 13, who are of Bangladeshi descent. Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder particularly common among people of Pakistani, Indian, and Bangladeshi origin. Individuals with this condition have low iron and oxygen levels, leading to severe…
The government has laid off all 11,406 employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) as of September 1, as part of a sweeping restructuring plan, according to official documents reported by The News on Friday. The plan includes a severance package of over 25 billion rupees for all affected staff. The package is allocated to the country’s largest state-run retail chain’s 5,229 regular employees (Rs13.18 billion), 3,323 contract employees (Rs3.6 billion), and 2,854 daily wage workers (Rs2.71 billion). An additional Rs5.75 billion has been set aside for organizational closure costs and support for the widows of deceased employees. According to…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the prices of re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) by up to 2.63% for September 2025, a change attributed to higher terminal charges, as reported by The News on Friday. According to a notification issued on Thursday, the revised rates will apply to both Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL). The government recently lifted a ban on new domestic gas connections, which will now be supplied with this imported gas instead of local gas. Their bills will also fluctuate with monthly RLNG price adjustments. For…
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first against Oman to start their ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 campaign at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Playing XIs Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, and Abrar Ahmed. Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Syed Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Hasnain Ali Shah, Shah Faisal, Muhammad Nadeem, Zikria Islam, Sufyan Mahmood, Shakeel Ahmad, and Samay Shrivastava. Head-to-Head and Form Guide Before their Asia Cup 2025 match, Pakistan…
After months of uncertainty, Pakistan has successfully cleared its name from the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) watchlist, marking a significant breakthrough for the country’s sports community. According to official communication, WADA confirmed that the compliance procedure against Pakistan’s Anti-Doping Organisation (ADOP) has been closed after all pending corrective actions were completed. A follow-up confirmation from WADA in September reiterated that Pakistan is no longer under enhanced monitoring, effectively ending speculation over possible sanctions. Sources say this positive outcome is the result of relentless efforts by the ADOP staff, who were closely guided by the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB). Under the…
