[ There needs to be a concerted effort to address challenges in the sector including improving digital infrastructure, establishing reliable payment systems, and stabilising energy costs. photo: file KARACHI: Pakistan’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) industry is experiencing explosive growth as rapidly shifting consumer behaviour, accelerating digital adoption, and an expanding youth population fundamentally reshape the country’s … Read more

Pilot killed; Second known crash of locally-built aircraft; Accident reflects poorly on IAF capability Smoke rises after an Indian-made Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow. Moments earlier, the aircraft was seen losing altitude before hitting the ground. Photos: REUTERS NEW DELHI/DUBAI: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a … Read more

Matt and Ross Duffer, the twin directors known as The Duffer Brothers, have pushed to raise the stakes with each season of 'Stranger Things', a strategy they say is crucial as the series heads into its fifth and final chapter. The last season of the science fiction series, which was delayed by dual Hollywood strikes … Read more

[ ECC directs food ministry to resubmit summary after addressing highlighted issues Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) . Photo: file ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has rejected a summary for the potential winding up of Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (Passco) and the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) following … Read more

[ ISLAMABAD: The weekly inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) registered an increase of 0.07% for the combined consumption group during the week ended November 20, 2025, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported on Friday. The SPI reading for the week reached 335.54 points, up from 335.31 in the previous week. On a … Read more

Digital balance. Photo: TikTok ISLAMABAD: In a world where digital devices are nearly an extension of ourselves, finding time to pause has become a challenge, as notifications ping incessantly, feeds refresh in seconds, and for many teens, bedtime is synonymous with scrolling. TikTok, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, is attempting to … Read more