Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric project in Africa, marking a historic moment for the country and the continent. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hailed the achievement as a milestone for all Black people, even as tensions with Egypt over water security continue to simmer. GERD: A Symbol of…
Open Court Sessions AnnouncedOn the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) will hold open court sessions in Karachi on Thursday, August 29, 2025. The initiative is designed to directly address citizens’ concerns regarding CNICs, NICOPs, B-Forms, and Family Registration Certificates (FRCs) while providing on-the-spot facilitation. Locations and TimingsAccording…
A New Player in Handheld GamingThe handheld gaming market is heating up in 2025. With the Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and Sony’s PlayStation Portal dominating conversations, Microsoft and Asus are now stepping forward with the ROG Xbox Ally, a handheld console built to make Xbox gaming more portable than ever. Microsoft confirmed during Gamescom…
Pakistan’s rising squash star Ashab Irfan has booked his place in the final of the Jones Creek Open Squash Tournament 2025 in the United States. The second seed overcame Brazil’s Diogo Gobbi in a tense semi-final clash on Sunday. The $12,000 prize-money event saw Ashab deliver a commanding 3-1 victory in 53 minutes with game…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named its 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and the T20I tri-series in the UAE. The biggest talking point is the absence of two senior players, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who have been left out as selectors look to experiment with new combinations. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha…
A Major Step Towards Green, Affordable Public Transport Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled a transformative transport initiative, announcing the rollout of modern electric buses across several remote districts. The program aims to make travel both comfortable and affordable, with fares set at just Rs20. State-of-the-Art Fleet From China A shipment of 100…
In Islamabad this week, Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja outlined a sweeping roadmap for Pakistan’s digital transformation, with a focus on empowering young people, attracting foreign investment, and safeguarding national cybersecurity. Speaking at the Next-Gen Cyber Resilience Workshop, she framed digitization as more than an economic strategy — it’s a tool for reshaping governance…
A Record-Breaking Feathered Friend At 14 years and 69 days old, Pearl, an Easter Egger chicken from Texas, has officially been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest living chicken. Most Easter Eggers live just 5–8 years, making Pearl’s achievement nothing short of extraordinary. The Secret to Her Longevity Owner Sonya Hill hatched Pearl…
Indian actor and television personality Shruti Seth has spoken candidly about the ban on Pakistani artists in India, expressing her belief that art should remain a bridge between people rather than a victim of politics. Seth, best remembered for her work in hit series such as Shararat and Baalveer, shared her views during a recent…
The countdown to Apple’s most anticipated tech reveal of the year has officially begun. On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, Apple will take the stage at the Steve Jobs Theater to introduce a wave of next-gen products — headlined by the iPhone 17 series. This year’s keynote promises not just new…