Cyberattack disrupts European airports including Heathrow, Brussels

A cyberattack on a provider of check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow, the continent’s busiest, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. Collins Aerospace, which provides systems for several airlines at airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause delays for departing passengers, Heathrow … Read more

Gold prices surge in global and local markets

[ KARACHI: Gold prices rose in international and local markets on Saturday, prompting the bullion market to release revised rates. In the international market, gold advanced by $28 per ounce, bringing the price to $3,685. This surge in global prices directly impacted domestic bullion markets. The rate of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs2,800 … Read more

South Africa take unassailable lead against Pakistan

LAHORE: South Africa Women defeated Pakistan Women by 25 runs on Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Friday night in the second game to take an unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s 129-ball 100 propelled South Africa to 292-3 in 46 overs, which was later … Read more

$100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa will disrupt Indian tech companies, NASSCOM

Imposing a new $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications could disrupt the global operations of Indian technology services companies that deploy skilled professionals to the United States, India’s IT industry body Nasscom said on Saturday. The White House announced the new fee on Friday, prompting some major US tech firms to advise visa holders … Read more

Sargodha welcomes green transit with CM’s electric Bus initiative

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated eco-friendly electric buses in Sargodha on Friday. At the ceremony, she stated that 105 buses have been allocated for the four districts of the Sarghoda division, which include Bhakkar, Mianwali, Khushab, and 60 electric buses will run in Sargodha city. For now, 33 buses will run on four separate … Read more