Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The announcement in July 2025 that Microsoft had closed its local office in Pakistan after 25 years sent ripples through a country already struggling to attract foreign investment. The tech giant, which had established its Pakistani presence in the early 2000s and had since played a vital role in licensing, software partnerships, and … Read more

Australia on Sunday announced their playing XI for the opening T20I against the West Indies, scheduled to be held later in the day, with Mitchell Owen set to make his international debut and Jake Fraser-McGurk returning to the side as an opener. The team suffered a setback ahead of the five-match series, as all-rounder Matt … Read more

LONDON: Snoop Dogg has become co-owner of Championship side Swansea City in an unlikely alliance between the world of rap and football, the Welsh club announced. The 53-year-old American star joins former Real Madrid stalwart and Croatia World Cup finalist Luka Modric in the club’s ownership structure. Snoop Dogg made a surprise appearance on the … Read more

Bangladesh secured a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Sunday, thanks to a match-winning half-century from Parvez Hossain Emon. Chasing a modest target of 111, the hosts suffered early setbacks as debutant Salman Mirza struck twice in his opening spell. He … Read more

KARACHI: When Outer Banks first premiered on Netflix in 2020, few could have predicted that a teen drama set against the backdrop of North Carolina’s windswept coastlines would become a global sensation. Yet, everyone’s COVID-19 watch has captivated audiences worldwide, including consistently ranking in Pakistan’s Top 10 with each new season. Now, with Outer Banks … Read more

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi to ensure impartial and conscience-driven decisions in all pending political cases. Addressing a press conference, senior PTI leaders Sardar Latif Khosa and Intezar Hussain Panjutha accused the state of orchestrating baseless cases against the party leaders and workers following … Read more

  Viya, Pakistan’s pioneering omnichannel sexual wellness platform, is expanding its reach with the launch of Viya Telehealth which aims to make healthcare more accessible and bring sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services closer to the people. In a society often shrouded in stigma around reproductive health, Viya Telehealth offers convenient and personalised … Read more

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication will provide high-speed internet and fibre-optic connectivity to 532 schools in Islamabad. According to an official from the Ministry, the government has declared early education in artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, and emerging technologies a national priority. This move is part of the Prime Minister’s vision for … Read more