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Apple cuts hundreds of jobs in Siri and Vision Pro teams, signaling a strategic shift away from these projects.
21 August 2026
Dramatic footage captures French police clashing with migrants on a northern France beach as they intercept a UK-bound dinghy.
21 August 2026
Police have seized Milo's phone and summoned the surgeon in the Mir Reza murder case.
21 August 2026
A student's lavish spending spree after murdering his principal exposed a brutal crime in Telangana, India.
21 August 2026
A deadly police encounter with robbers unfolded, resulting in two fatalities and a manhunt for the remaining suspects.
21 August 2026
TikTok’s $400M settlement over children’s privacy violations reshapes how families trust social media platforms.
21 August 2026
The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber $966 million for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequate notice.
21 August 2026
A man disguised as a Khwaja Sira invaded a woman's home in India, sexually assaulting her under the guise of warding off evil spirits.
21 August 2026
Pakistan's legal landscape has shifted dramatically since the 26th and 27th Amendments, reshaping the dynamics between the government and the judiciary.
21 August 2026
China's foreign minister Wang Yi declares a positive policy shift towards South Korea, signaling deeper economic ties and regional realignment.
21 August 2026
A landmark UK court ruling could stop the Home Office from deporting trafficked Albanian males, marking a shift in policy.
21 August 2026
Rahul Gandhi's dramatic arrest during protests against Modi's government sparks nationwide outrage and political backlash.
21 August 2026
USD/PKR
277.28
▲ 0.4500%
EUR/PKR
324.03
▲ 1.4600%
GBP/PKR
378.66
▲ 1.2100%
SAR/PKR
73.85
▼ -0.0300%
AED/PKR
75.49
▼ -0.0200%
CAD/PKR
201.50
▲ 1.3200%
AUD/PKR
199.08
▲ 1.6900%
Severe drought caused by El Niño forces Panama Canal to reduce daily ship transits, threatening global supply chains.
21 August 2026
JPMorgan’s James Sullivan likens US Treasury market interventions to 'paying your mortgage with your credit card,' warning of delayed financial risks.
21 August 2026
Landscapers face hurdles in adopting electric tools despite noise and emission benefits.
21 August 2026
Ohio Senator JD Vance emphasizes economic pressure as the key to achieving Washington's objectives in Iran.
21 August 2026
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Sky Sports brings 1,500 games with no hydration breaks, marking a return to traditional football viewing.
Movies, shows, celebrity news and pop culture
A historic collaboration between Bollywood and Lollywood producers sees a bilingual drama about Partition set for release in 2027.
Wellness, medical news and healthy living
Discoveries, research and scientific breakthroughs
A team of Pakistani geologists has discovered significant deposits of rare earth minerals in Balochistan, potentially worth billions of dollars.
Learning, research and academic insights
Students from the Habib Public School STEM track win gold medals at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
The government launches a comprehensive digital literacy programme targeting 50,000 schools across the country, equipping students with essential technology skills.
Government and NGO campaigns together achieve a 5-percentage-point rise in national literacy within three years.
Pakistan's education ministry overhauls the curriculum framework to include problem-solving, creativity, and digital literacy at every grade level.
A government initiative to decentralize higher education brings technical universities to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and interior Sindh.
A partnership between religious education boards and the Ministry of Education introduces STEM subjects alongside traditional Islamic studies.
Pakistan's university enrollment has reached an all-time high of 2.3 million students, driven by expanded capacity and new scholarship programmes.
Targeted scholarship programmes, safe transport schemes, and community engagement drive a historic rise in female education participation.
Free nutritious meals provided in public schools improve attendance by 20% and reduce dropout rates in food-insecure communities.
NUST and LUMS achieve their highest-ever positions in the QS World University Rankings, reflecting improved research output and international partnerships.
New releases, charts and artist features
How a new generation of rappers is putting Pakistan on the global music map.
Recipes, reviews and culinary trends
Hyderabadi, Sindhi, Lucknowi and more — a deep dive into the world of biryani.
How Pakistani cities are embracing specialty coffee and third-wave cafés.
Quick, nutritious meals inspired by Pakistani cuisine that the whole family will love.
From nihiri to biryani, here is every Pakistani dish you need to try at least once.
Sheer khurma, gulab jamun and other desserts that make Eid complete.
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Declutter your space, mind and schedule for a more fulfilling life.
Practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety and maintaining emotional wellbeing.
Must-read books for personal growth and professional development.
Effective workouts you can do at home with minimal equipment.
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