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Under-15s barred from social media in France

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- France will ban social media for children under 15 starting September 2026. The law aims to reduce online harms and excessive screen time. Parents will control minors' access to pl... Read More


Jacob Elordi's 'The Dog Stars' release pushed back

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Jacob Elordi's upcoming sci-fi thriller The Dog Stars has faced a delay, moving its release from March 27, 2026, to August 28, 2026, following the launch of Ridley Scott's Frankens... Read More


AFCON heats up: Stars set for high-stakes last-16 battles

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Africa's biggest football stars will headline the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last-16 matches starting Saturday. Morocco, Egypt, and Nigeria lead the knockout stage. Fans eagerly... Read More


T20 milestone: Babar matches Buttler's fifties

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Pakistan's Babar Azam equalled England's Jos Buttler record of 97 T20 fifties on Thursday. He achieved this milestone in BBL 15 against Melbourne Renegades. His unbeaten 58 off 46 ... Read More


Babar Azam anchors Sixers' thrilling 165-run chase

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- Star batter Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 58 to lead Sydney Sixers to victory over Melbourne Renegades. The Sixers chased 165 runs in 19.1 overs, losing four wickets. Babar's innin... Read More


Yasmin Rashid vows legal fight over NA-130 ruling

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- PTI leader Dr. Yasmin Rashid has decided to approach the court against the NA-130 election tribunal decision. The tribunal had dismissed her petition against former Prime Minister ... Read More


Iran Guard volunteer killed amid widening protests

Pakistan, Jan. 1 -- A volunteer in Iran's Revolutionary Guard was killed during protests over the country's worsening economy, authorities said Thursday. The 21-year-old Basij member died Wednesday ni... Read More


Pims employees oppose proposal to make cardiac centre autonomous

Pakistan, Dec. 31 -- Employees of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) have warned of resistance against a proposal to make the hospital's cardiac centre an autonomous body. They fear the... Read More


Punjab to launch e-bus service from Gujar Khan to T-Chowk

Pakistan, Dec. 31 -- The Punjab government has announced plans to operate e-bus from Gujar Khan to T-Chowk, linking the area with Islamabad through an expanded e-bus network. The service is expected t... Read More


Traders announce nationwide protests over mandatory POS machines

Pakistan, Dec. 31 -- Traders across the country have announced nationwide protests on January 16 if the government does not withdraw its directive making the installation of point of sale (POS) device... Read More