Pakistan Joins Sea Me We-6 Cable Network to Supercharge Internet Connectivity
SEA‑ME‑WE 6 — a high-capacity, 19,200-kilometre submarine fibre-optic system linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Western Europe — has landed in Pakistan, boosting the country’s global digital connectivity. Under…
HEC Warns Prolonged Funding Freeze Is Pushing Universities into Financial Crisis
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has raised a red flag over the mounting financial pressure faced by public universities across Pakistan, citing stagnation in federal funding and a sharp reduction…
Power Cuts by K Electric Cause Massive Water Loss in Karachi
In Karachi, lengthy power failures caused by K-Electric have severely disrupted water-pumping operations at key stations, resulting in substantial water wastage. The Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) reports that…
Sajjad Ali’s Karachi Concert Rekindles 90s Music Magic
Once the lights dimmed at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, the atmosphere ignited with nostalgia as Sajjad Ali took the stage in the final leg of the city’s World…
Karachi Seventh-Grader Builds Smart Stick to Aid Visually Impaired
A seventh-grade student from Karachi, Radhe Krishna, has developed a “smart stick” designed to help visually impaired individuals detect obstacles using sound and vibration alerts. The device — showcased at…
Pakistan Railways to Outsource 11 More Passenger Trains for Rs 8.5 B Revenue
Pakistan Railways has announced a new outsourcing drive in which 11 additional passenger trains will be handed over to private operators, a move projected to generate an extra Rs 8.5…
Pakistan Appeals for Grant-Based Climate Finance at COP30
At the climate summit held in Belém, Brazil, Pakistan delivered a strong appeal for rapid, grant-based, and predictable financial assistance for highly vulnerable developing countries. Speaking at a high-level side…
Pakistan edge South Africa by 3 runs in opening match of Over-40s T20 World Cup
In a thrilling start to the IMC Over‑40s T20 World Cup 2025 held in Karachi, the Pakistan Over-40s team clinched a narrow victory over the South Africa Over-40s side, winning…
Pakistan Condemns Israel’s Latest Gaza Assault, Urges International Community to Enforce Ceasefire
The Islamabad-based foreign office of Pakistan issued a stern condemnation of recent strikes by Gaza’s occupying forces, describing the attacks as “blatant violations” of international law and United Nations resolutions.…
Karachi’s Air Declared Harmful as AQI Soars to 225
Karachi’s air quality has reached a critically dangerous level, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 225 — an indicator of “very unhealthy” air. Despite ongoing efforts by authorities, pollution…