On Thursday, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) released its 2023 rankings for domestic flight punctuality. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the nation’s flag carrier, found itself ranked at the bottom of the list due to various factors, including internal mismanagement and persistent financial challenges.
The construction sector in Pakistan is facing another blow as domestic steel product prices experience a second upward revision within August due to soaring raw material costs and inflation. This rise in prices is causing concerns about the impact on the construction industry and potential shortages of steel products.
The first working day of the interim government in Karachi led to a significant increase in the US dollar price in the interbank market. The dollar surged by Rs3, reaching Rs291.51 in a single session on Tuesday.
Following student protests, the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2023 has been delayed. According to sources, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, the interim Prime Minister, has announced a relaxation for aspiring MDCAT students, giving them additional time to study for the entry test.
The burden of inflation continues to weigh heavily on the public, as the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has revealed a further price hike in ghee, shortly after raising sugar prices.
The Council of Common Interest (CCI) has given unanimous approval to the findings of the 7th population and housing census, indicating that Pakistan’s population has reached 241.49 million, with a growth rate of 2.55%, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother Ansreen Bukhari have been convicted of murdering Saqib Hussain and Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin in a high-speed car chase.
Minister for Science and Technology Agha Hassan Baloch is under fire for appointing an allegedly corrupt officer to a number of top positions, including Chairman of the Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF).
Despite having its most profitable quarter since 2021, Meta is still facing considerable financial losses from its foray into the metaverse, and it anticipates even larger losses in the upcoming year.
TikTok has made a significant update to its platform by introducing text-only posts, a departure from its usual focus on short videos. This move follows recent changes in the social media landscape, such as Twitter’s rebranding to ‘X’ and Meta’s launch of the text-based app Threads. Although the update was officially announced in a blog post on Monday night, some users claim to have had access to this feature since June during an early testing phase.
Bahawalpur’s Baghdadul Jadid police station has made a significant arrest involving the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Islamia University Bahawalpur (IUB). The police allegedly discovered crystal meth (ice) and aphrodisiacs in his possession during a routine checkpoint stop. Additionally, objectionable videos and pictures of female officials and students from the university were found on his two mobile phones.
Today, the Pakistan Navy held an induction ceremony for its two advanced Type 054 A/P Frigates, PNS Shahjahan and PNS Tipu Sultan, at Karachi. The event was graced by the Federal Minister of Defense, Khawaja Asif, who commended the Navy’s efforts in safeguarding the nation’s maritime defense and promoting regional peace.
