Marking a strong return to sporting activities, the Pakistan Customs football team has claimed victory in a thrilling contest. In a challenge match held at the KPT Football Stadium, Pakistan Customs defeated the Sindh Police team by a final score of 3-2. The match began with Pakistan Customs taking an early lead by scoring the first goal. However, Sindh Police mounted a successful counter-attack, managing to level the score. The second half proved to be decisive. The Customs team pressed their advantage, scoring two more goals, while Sindh Police was only able to add one more to their tally. At…
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Pakistan’s national space agency, SUPARCO, is hosting a significant international training course in collaboration with the Inter Islamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET). The course, titled “Geo-AI for Forest Information,” is scheduled to run from October 27 to 31, 2025, at the SUPARCO Complex in Karachi. The primary goal of this initiative is to enhance the professional capabilities of experts from ISNET member countries. Participants from various nations, including Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Tunisia, Iran, and Pakistan, are attending the program. Through a series of lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, the training will focus on applying artificial intelligence…
New medical research has provided a significant ray of hope for elderly individuals facing severe vision impairment. According to the study, a modern wireless eye implant can make it possible to substantially restore vision in these patients. This technology is specifically designed for patients suffering from Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a condition where the cells in the central retina deteriorate, leading to vision loss. The system works by implanting a tiny 2×2 mm wireless chip onto the damaged area of the retina where the light-sensing cells have died. The patient wears special glasses equipped with a camera. This camera…
The photo and video-sharing platform Instagram has rolled out a highly practical feature for its Reels users, aimed at solving the common frustration of losing a video after an accidental refresh. Many users frequently experience the problem of losing a Reel they enjoyed but had not saved, simply because their feed refreshed unexpectedly. To address this, the Meta-owned platform has now introduced a “Watch History” option. Adam Mosseri, the Head of Instagram, announced the new feature on Friday. He explained that users can now navigate to their profile Settings and select the ‘Your Activity’ option. Within this menu, they…
The technology giant Apple has decided to drastically cut the production of its new “iPhone Air” model, a move prompted by significantly weaker-than-expected demand from consumers. According to multiple reports, the demand for the iPhone Air, which was only launched in October 2025 as a new, slim, and lightweight offering, has failed to meet market expectations. Indicating the severity of the situation, production for the model is set to plummet to less than 10 percent of its September levels starting in November. In the industry, such a massive reduction is often interpreted as signaling the end of a product’s…
The European Commission has stated that Meta’s major social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, have violated European Union laws. The accusation centers on their failure to provide users with a simple and accessible way to report illegal content. In preliminary findings from an investigation released on Friday, the EU’s executive body highlighted that Meta has placed “unnecessary hurdles” in the reporting process for users. The Commission noted that both platforms appear to utilize “misleading designs,” which can cause confusion and may discourage users from completing a report. According to the findings, both Facebook and Instagram fail to offer an…
News: Pakistan’s Federal Ministry of Industries and Production has strongly refuted reports claiming the government is considering a temporary ban on the export of mutton and beef. These clarifications follow speculation that a ban on exporting meat, eggs, and chicken was proposed to help reduce prices in the local market. This was highlighted by a recent decision in Lahore aimed at providing cheaper meat to the public. According to the ministry, no such proposal is under consideration at the federal level. A spokesperson clarified that if any such suggestion was made at a provincial level, it has not been…
A deeply concerning report on Pakistan’s economy has emerged, revealing that the nation’s public debt has surged from 60% to 71% of its GDP over the last decade. However, the more critical challenge lies in the servicing of this debt. In the fiscal year 2025, debt payments consumed a staggering 89% of the total net federal revenue, leaving minimal funds for public development and essential services. This follows an even more severe situation in FY2023, when debt servicing payments reached 120% of the net revenue. While countries like Japan have a much higher debt-to-GDP ratio (around 200%), Pakistan’s crisis…
In a significant move to strengthen their bilateral partnership, Pakistan and Qatar concluded their 6th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Islamabad. During the session, Qatar reaffirmed its strong commitment to a $3 billion investment in Pakistan. According to a spokesperson for the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the meeting was co-chaired by Pakistan’s Commerce Minister, Jam Kamal Khan, and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce, Sheikh Faisal bin Thani. The session culminated in the signing of several protocols for economic and technical cooperation between the two nations. A key development from the talks was the agreement to enhance direct ties between…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has confirmed that approximately 495 transit vehicles are currently waiting to cross the border at the Torkham and Chaman crossings, following a temporary suspension of bilateral trade due to security concerns. According to the FBR, 23 import vehicles are awaiting clearance at Torkham, as their importers have not yet filed the required Goods Declarations (GDs). These vehicles are carrying non-perishable items such as cloth, paint, and pulses. Additionally, 255 export vehicles are parked inside the Torkham terminal, with another 200 stuck on the Jamrud-Landi Kotal road, all awaiting movement. At the Chaman border,…
