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

Singer’s son Shah Zaman Khan also recognised at London event attended by MPs, South Asian community members Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan receving awards. KARACHI: In a moment of international recognition for Pakistan’s music industry, legendary singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his son Shah Zaman Khan have been honoured … Read more

Experts warn foreign species may harm local ecosystems despite rapid urban greening benefits LAHORE: For several decades, large numbers of non-native trees and plants have been planted in urban afforestation projects and new housing societies in Lahore. However, botanists argue that while these trees may provide rapid greenery in urban environments, they can also have … Read more

MIRANSHAH: Persistent unrest in North Waziristan’s Shewa Tehsil has escalated into a full-blown humanitarian crisis, with numerous villages now completely abandoned and fresh waves of displacement accelerating from surrounding areas. Local sources report that after residents of Drozanda, Alam Khel, Malu Khel and Anar Khel fled, families from nearby villages are rapidly moving toward Bannu, … Read more

A total of 468 flights are scheduled to transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia over 34-day period Pakistan finalised its Hajj 2026 flight schedule and completed visa issuance for pilgrims under the government scheme, with the pre-Hajj flight operation set to begin on April 18, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said on Wednesday. … Read more