Early Bird Flu Surge in Europe and North America Raises Global Concerns An unusually early wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—is sweeping across Europe and North America, sparking fears of a renewed crisis in the poultry sector. The outbreak, which usually intensifies during the northern hemisphere’s autumn migration season, began weeks…
DeepSeek’s Free GPT-5 Rival Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has shaken the global technology landscape with the launch of two powerful open-source AI models: DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale. These models—released entirely free for developers, researchers, and companies—have sparked worldwide attention for reportedly matching or exceeding the capabilities of OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Google’s Gemini 3 Pro. With AI…
IMF Eyes New Steps as Pakistan Faces Tax Revenue Shortfall Pakistan is once again confronting a major Pakistan tax revenue shortfall, raising concerns within the government and intensifying discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) falling behind its collection targets in the first quarter of FY2025–26, the IMF…
Manchester City Defender Josko Gvardiol Injury Leg Manchester City fans in Manchester and around the world were left stunned after it was confirmed that defender Josko Gvardiol sustained a serious leg injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. The Croatian international, who has been a key figure in City’s defense since…
Nabeel Zafar Advises Parents to Give Children Dry Fruits in Winter Renowned Pakistani actor and comedian Nabeel Zafar, best known for his iconic role in Bulbulay, has shared a simple yet impactful piece of advice for parents this winter: ensure children eat dry fruits regularly. As temperatures drop across the country, seasonal flu, cough, cold,…
Over Six Million Citizens Use NADRA Pak-ID App in 2025 NADRA Pak-ID app was used by over six million citizens in Pakistan in 2025 to obtain identity documents. The milestone highlights growing public trust in digital government services. Also Read: NADRA’s new facilities and services for Karachi residents The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)…
Punjab Free Wi-Fi Service The Punjab Free Wi-Fi Service has entered a major new phase, expanding to more than 1,400 public locations across Punjab, including hundreds of spots in Lahore and a new rollout across women’s government colleges. The initiative, driven by the Punjab government and the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), marks one of…
9-Year-Old Runner’s IOC Ban The story of Kainat Khalil, a talented nine-year-old athlete from Sindh, has become a flashpoint in Pakistan’s sporting circles. Her remarkable performance at the 35th National Games—where she secured a bronze medal in the 10,000m race—was overshadowed by a dramatic turn of events when she was denied participation in the 5,000m…
PTA Telecom Dues Recovery The PTA Telecom Dues Recovery crisis has grown into one of Pakistan’s most significant regulatory and financial challenges, with more than Rs 55.57 billion stuck due to prolonged court battles. As telecom companies continue to contest payment orders, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Ministry of IT and Telecom face a…
Anthony Geary, Iconic ‘General Hospital’ Star, Dies at 78 Anthony Geary, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on General Hospital, has died at the age of 78, ABC confirmed on Monday. Geary passed away on Sunday in Amsterdam due to complications stemming from a surgical procedure performed three days…