PTA warns WhatsApp may block accounts

. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday warned that WhatsApp accounts linked to inactive or unregistered SIMs could become inaccessible if users did not update their details. In an advisory issued on X, PTA said users must ensure that their WhatsApp accounts were connected to an active and properly registered SIM, stressing that … Read more

Govt replaces outdated mining practices

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi during his visit to the Geoscience Advance Research Laboratories (GARL) of the Geological Survey of Pakistan. The minister highlighted the longstanding scientific cooperation between Pakistan and Japan in the field of geosciences and mineral research. He appreciated the support extended by the … Read more

SAPPHIRE hosts festive styling masterclass with Rhea Kapoor in Birmingham

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Pakistani retail brand SAPPHIRE recently hosted a festive styling masterclass with Indian film producer and stylist Rhea Kapoor at Bullring Mall in Birmingham. The session marked another major step for the brand in expanding Pakistan’s presence within the global fashion conversation. Known for shaping modern Indian red carpet fashion, Rhea has become one of the … Read more

Two FIA officers removed after Sarafa Bazaar incident

. KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency has taken disciplinary action against two officers following an incident involving alleged violent behaviour in Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar. According to FIA statement issued on Tuesday, Director Karachi Zone took immediate notice of the incident and ordered legal as well as departmental proceedings. As part of the action, Assistant Director Syed … Read more

IG vows to unmask ‘Pinky drug cartel’ operatives

Says several ‘credible names’ have surfaced in high-profile case; warns of cyber shift in narcotics trade KARACHI: The Sindh police chief Javed Alam Odho on Tuesday said that several credible names had surfaced in the high-profile Anmol, alias Pinky, case, vowing that all those involved – including drug buyers and those engaged in large-scale distribution … Read more

Nida Yasir says live TV blunders made her Pakistan’s ‘viral queen’

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Morning show host reflects on viral moments, marriage, career struggles and her late mother in candid podcast Nida Yasir appeared on BeyGhum Begums, hosted by Nariman Ansari, where she reflected on her career, marriage, motherhood, and late mother, while also addressing her reputation as the “queen of memes” on Pakistani social media. Discussing her frequent … Read more