Pakistan’s petrol price hit Rs399.86/L on May 1, 2026, after a Rs6.51 hike, while high-speed diesel jumped Rs19.39 to Rs399.58/L. That puts both fuels a hair away from the Rs400 threshold. For millions of commuters, students, and delivery riders, filling a 10L bike tank now costs ~Rs3,999. At 35-40 km/L, that’s roughly Rs10-11.4 per km…
A young singer from Gilgit-Baltistan has released a special patriotic song to pay tribute to the sacrifices, bravery, and unwavering commitment of Pakistan’s armed forces during Marka-e-Haq. The emotional anthem is dedicated to the country’s brave defenders and highlights their sacrifices and strong role in ensuring national security. The song has been sung by renowned…
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday showed unanimous optimism over economic growth and achieving fiscal and current account targets despite the regional crisis. The development comes amid anticipated approval of disbursements worth over $1.2bn by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday and the scheduled visit of…
US wi-fi provider Verizon mentioned on Thursday it’s chopping a number of hundred jobs nationwide because it continues to work to revamp its operations. An organization spokesperson mentioned as a part of the corporate’s overhaul “we’re persevering with so as to add headcount to develop elements of the enterprise which can be rising whereas making…
DHAKA: Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh national cricket team after sustaining a knee injury. According to the team management, Babar Azam will miss the opening Test due to the injury, while the Pakistan team’s medical staff is currently assessing his condition. Officials said further updates…
OpenAI introduced three audio models for its developer platform on Thursday, aiming to make voice-based software agents more conversational and capable of completing tasks in real time. The launch of the application programming interface (API) moves the ChatGPT-maker beyond transcription and chat towards agents that can listen, translate and act during live conversations. The new…
Aston Villa midfielder Lucy Staniforth has confirmed she will retire from professional football at the end of the current season, saying the decision came with complete clarity and emotional peace rather than hesitation. The 33-year-old, who has enjoyed a career spanning nearly two decades across England’s top clubs and international football, admitted she feels ready…
Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday that Islamabad was hopeful about and would expect an agreement between the US and Iran “sooner rather than later”. He said this during a weekly briefing, where he was asked how soon the agreement could be expected. “You have asked us how soon we can expect…
The world of Elden Ring just keeps getting bigger, and honestly, 2026 is turning into a massive year for fans of the fantasy RPG even without a major game expansion landing anytime soon. Between growing excitement around the upcoming movie adaptation, endless community speculation, and a steady stream of collectibles, Elden Ring somehow continues to…
Liverpool Football Club has revised its planned ticket pricing strategy following strong backlash and sustained pressure from supporters, agreeing to a reduced increase for the upcoming seasons and a full price freeze thereafter. After discussions with the club’s supporter’s board, Liverpool confirmed that general admission ticket prices will rise by 3% for the 2026-27 season,…
