The Layyah police have escalated their operations targeting criminal networks, resulting in the detention of numerous offenders and the retrieval of stolen property valued at over 900 million rupees during February and March. At a press briefing held at the police headquarters, Layyah District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Ali Waseem shared specifics concerning the actions carried out against the criminals. The DPO stated that police units from the City Police Station, Saddar Police Station, Kot Sultan Police Station, and Pir Jaggi Police Station filed 155 cases and reclaimed stolen items worth 257 million rupees from the criminals. The recovered items…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
Islamabad: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday voiced displeasure over the non-submission of a report on the sugar crisis and summoned the secretaries of the industries, commerce, and food security ministries for a briefing on the matter. PAC Chairman Junaid Akbar Khan reminded officials that a report had been requested but was yet to be presented. Consequently, the committee summoned the secretaries of the three ministries to provide details regarding sugar prices, imports, and exports. The committee also scrutinized funds allocated to the Ministry of Housing and Works that lapsed at the end of the fiscal year due to…
Islamabad: Electricity prices are expected to decrease further in the coming days, and the Prime Minister will soon announce good news, Power Minister Awais Leghari stated on Tuesday. Speaking after the inauguration of the country’s first 120kW fast Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station, he reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting green energy. EVs represent the future of Pakistan, he said, adding that the power tariff for electric charging has been reduced from Rs71 to Rs39. Electricity tariffs will also be reduced further, he added. The minister called on the private sector to play its role in national development. The future…
Dubai: Iran’s currency fell below the psychologically significant threshold of 1,000,000 rials per US dollar on Tuesday, as market participants foresee no end to the sanctions imposed under US President Donald Trump’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign. President Trump earlier this month disclosed that he had sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warning that Iran’s nuclear program would be addressed either through negotiations or military intervention. Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed the US offer for talks as “deceptive,” and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated last week that negotiations with Washington were untenable unless its policy shifted. The apparent…
Islamabad: The Ministry of Finance reported on Tuesday that the inflation rate is projected to be between 1 and 1.5 percent in March—the lowest in years—before slightly increasing to 3 percent in April. “Inflation is anticipated to remain within the range of 1-1.5 percent for March 2025 and inching up to 2-3 percent in April 2025,” stated the Finance Ministry in its Monthly Economic Update & Outlook (March 2025). The ministry also highlighted the central bank’s revised monetary policy, which is expected to contribute to stabilizing prices and supporting economic growth in the coming months. The report attributed the low…
Islamabad: European Union Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka stated on Tuesday that European companies are increasingly recognizing Pakistan as a promising business destination, actively exploring new avenues for economic partnership. This declaration precedes the upcoming Pakistan Business Forum, scheduled for May 14-15 in Islamabad. This pivotal event, supported by the EU, its member states, and the Government of Pakistan, aims to facilitate dialogue, strengthen partnerships, and unlock business opportunities within both regions. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate the forum. EU Ambassador Dr. Riina Kionka emphasized that European companies are acknowledging Pakistan’s potential as a significant business hub. She highlighted that…
Tokyo: A pioneering stem cell treatment has demonstrated improved motor function in two out of four patients suffering from spinal cord injuries, according to a groundbreaking clinical study conducted by Japanese scientists. Currently, there is a lack of effective treatments for paralysis resulting from severe spinal cord injuries, a condition affecting over 150,000 individuals in Japan alone, with 5,000 new cases emerging annually. Researchers at Tokyo’s Keio University are conducting their study utilizing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) – created by reverting mature, specialized cells to a juvenile state. These cells can then be directed to mature into various cell…
Pioneering US genetic testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy and is actively seeking a buyer, two years after hackers gained unauthorized access to millions of user profiles. 23andMe, known for its mail-in saliva tests that determine ancestry or specific health-related genetic traits for under $200, announced late Sunday that it had “filed a voluntary petition for reorganization” with a state bankruptcy court in Missouri. The announcement has prompted warnings for 23andMe customers to request the deletion of their data, amid growing privacy concerns. At its peak several years ago, the DNA testing trend saw millions of consumers eager to…
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus registered its China-facing AI assistant on Tuesday and received its first state media broadcast feature, highlighting Beijing’s strategy to support domestic AI firms that have garnered international recognition. Following China’s DeepSeek’s impact on Silicon Valley by releasing AI models comparable to U.S. competitors at a significantly lower cost, Chinese investors are actively seeking the next domestic startup poised to disrupt the global tech landscape. Manus has emerged as a potential contender. The company recently went viral on X by introducing what it claims is the world’s first general AI agent, capable of autonomous decision-making…
A Karachi court remanded journalist Farhan Mallick into the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) custody for four days on Friday, following accusations of him broadcasting “anti-state” material on his outlet’s YouTube channel. Mallick is the founder of Raftar, a media agency describing itself as a “dynamic platform dedicated to driving social change through the power of storytelling.” He also previously served as news director for Samaa TV. The YouTuber was apprehended in Karachi a day prior, with Raftar alleging that FIA officials visited their offices on Wednesday evening without prior notification, “harassed our team,” and subsequently summoned Mallick to their office.…
