Institutions show strength in engineering and agriculture but face gaps in global reputation and regional balance Pakistan’s higher education institutions have continued to assert their presence in Asia, with 35 universities featuring in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, covering around 180 subject entries. The latest data highlights both strengths in technical and … Read more

She shared that whenever she would say anything on set, the senior actors would look at her very weirdly Actress Aina Asif was trending on Instagram after a video of her speaking at the show hosted by Imran Ashraf on the Chand Raat special went viral. The actress is well known as a distinguished performer … Read more

He further claimed that he and his wife supported Rajab in building his online presence on digital platforms A dispute between Pakistani YouTubers Zulqarnain Sikandar and Rajab Butt has intensified, with Sikandar publicly levelling a series of allegations against Butt for the first time. Sikandar, who is generally known for avoiding controversies and is popular for … Read more

Met Office forecasts rain, possible hail and gusts above 50km/h; fresh spell likely Saturday A view of a street in Karachi during moderate to heavy rainfall. Photo: SCREENGRAB/ File Rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in parts of Karachi after midday on Thursday, with strong winds also likely during the spell, the Met … Read more

Meta was planning sweeping layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the ​company’s workforce A sign at Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California. “We aggressively fight fraud and scams because people on our platforms don’t want this content, legitimate advertisers don’t want it and we don’t want it either,” says spokesman Andy Stone. REUTERS/Carlos … Read more

. Sarah Mullally is enthroned as first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Photo: Reuters CANTERBURY, ENGLAND: Sarah Mullally was formally installed as Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, beginning her public ministry as the first woman to lead the Church of England during a solemn enthronement ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. She now becomes spiritual head of the … Read more

Shares rose over 5% to a record $315.9, lifting the company’s market value to $3.82 trillion. PHOTO: REUTERS LOS ANGELES: A Los Angeles jury found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for $3 million in damages on Wednesday in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit that will influence thousands of similar cases against the tech companies. … Read more

Appointment. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that under the Constitution, every citizen has the fundamental right to equal access to public sector employment at both federal and provincial levels, emphasising that recruitment processes must be transparent, fair, and merit-based. The court, while hearing a case related to Class-IV appointments at … Read more

. LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced it will resume direct flights to London starting March 29 from Islamabad and March 30 from Lahore. Initially, PIA will operate four weekly flights—three from Islamabad and one from Lahore — using Boeing 777 aircraft. PIA spokesperson said flights would land at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, adding that the … Read more

Infrastructure investment gap widening to $125b by 2040, costing economy 6% of GDP To encourage innovation, there is a need to establish AI research hubs focused on urban and sustainable design. Photo: Reuters KARACHI: While development partners continue to emphasise robust project preparation as the foundation for sustainable urban infrastructure, experts argue that Pakistan’s deeper … Read more