The National Savings Centre conducted the Rs750 prize bond draw (Draw No. 105) on January 15, 2026, in Peshawar. Prize bond holders across Pakistan eagerly awaited the results, which were officially released later the same day. This quarterly draw offered multiple cash prizes, including one grand prize, three second prizes, and thousands of third prizes….
The United States has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan, starting January 21, 2026. The decision was communicated through an internal directive issued by the US State Department, instructing American embassies and consulates worldwide to halt immigrant visa approvals for applicants from the affected nations. This…
Scheduled maintenance on a key submarine internet cable will cause slow speeds and partial internet outages across Pakistan on January 15, 2026. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have already informed users about the upcoming disruption, advising them to prepare for reduced connectivity during the maintenance window. Reason Behind the Internet Disruption The disruption is linked to…
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their sharp upward momentum, moving dangerously close to the Rs. 500,000 per tola mark as both local and international markets witnessed strong bullish trends. According to market data released on January 12, 2026, the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs. 7,700, reaching Rs. 480,962, setting a new…
Instagram users around the world are reporting a sudden increase in unexpected password reset emails, raising concerns about account security. These emails look genuine and come from official Instagram addresses, making them especially alarming for users who never requested a password change. Cybersecurity experts explain that this is part of a password reset attack pattern,…
The Punjab Transport Company (PTC) has announced a new paid internship program aimed at providing hands-on professional experience to young graduates and students across Punjab. The initiative is part of the provincial government’s broader effort to equip youth with practical skills while offering financial support during their early careers. Under the program, selected interns will…
The Government of Pakistan has officially issued a policy directive to initiate the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction, marking a major step toward the commercial rollout of next-generation mobile services in the country. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and forwarded to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for implementation….
James Cameron’s latest sci-fi spectacle, Avatar: Fire and Ash, has officially surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales, reaffirming the Avatar franchise’s dominance at the international box office. The film reached the milestone within weeks of its worldwide release, driven by strong performances in both North American and overseas markets. Strong International and Domestic Performance…
Nvidia has laid out an ambitious plan to become the foundational platform for generalist robotics, positioning itself as the “Android” of the robotics world. The company believes the next major wave of artificial intelligence will move beyond screens and into physical machines capable of understanding, reasoning, and interacting with the real world. By offering a…
The global semiconductor shortage, especially of memory chips, is driving up smartphone prices both in Pakistan and globally. The increasing use of AI, shifting industry priorities, and constrained production capacity have raised component costs, forcing manufacturers to pass these costs onto consumers. Why Smartphone Prices Are Rising 1. Memory Chip Costs Surge Manufacturers say the…
