Seven killed in Sheno Khel attack

KOHAT: An attack by unidentified assailants in Regi Sheno Khel area of Kohat has resulted in the deaths of seven people and left one critically injured. The victims were reportedly returning from a picnic at Tanda Dam when they were ambushed. According to Kohat Police and Rescue 1122, the group of friends was traveling back … Read more

Sugar bids follow PPRA rules: TCP

[ The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) clarified on Sunday that the three bids accepted for the import of sugar were accepted following “the requirements contained in PPRA Rules, 2004”. Earlier, it was reported in error that the TCP raised objections to documents submitted by two companies and consequently rejected their bids, despite them offering … Read more

Meetup highlights AI’s role in software development

KARACHI: The Karachi community of Cursor AI — a platform designed to enhance the productivity of software and application developers through artificial intelligence — held a meetup on Sunday, drawing strong participation from young developers, IT professionals, and students both online and in person. The event focused on the latest features of Cursor AI, with developers sharing … Read more

Over 40 missing after boat accident in Nigeria’s Sokoto state

Rescue workers are searching for more than 40 people after a boat accident in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, the country’s emergency agency said on Sunday. “About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing,” the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said in a statement. NEMA said it has deployed its response … Read more

Taxila teen drives car using mobile app

TAXILA: A 19-year-old from Taxila, Muhammad Subhan, has driven a car using hand gestures through a mobile application, a development he says could help make driving more accessible for people with disabilities. Subhan explained that a small device installed in the car enables complete control via a mobile phone, with finger movements sending commands to … Read more

Women turn to selling cakes online

ISLAMABAD: With easy access to a growing market on social media, women are leveraging the power of selling baked goods online to earn a living, pursue their passion and connect with like-minded individuals. The trend is not only empowering women financially but also providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity and skills. From … Read more

Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo

An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State organisation has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, the Allied Democratic Forces carried out attacks against civilians in the town of Oicha, looting shops and setting fire to homes, according … Read more

Lockout looms over salary, pension crisis

PESHAWAR: The Capital Metropolitan Government Peshawar is reeling under a crippling financial crisis that has left its workforce without salaries and pensions for months, forcing employees to announce a complete strike and lockout beginning August 19. According to union representatives, serving staff have not received their salaries for the month of July, while retired employees … Read more