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At the Film Independent Spirit Awards, Kumail Nanjiani became visibly emotional while addressing the treatment of immigrants in the United States. Kumail Nanjiani, the Pakistani-born comedian, actor and writer who rose to wider fame with The Big Sick and later co-created the immigrant-centered anthology Little America, has in recent months used his platform to speak … Read more
Google has launched the $499 Pixel 10a with a Tensor G4 chip, upgraded display and long-term software support, positioning it as a strong mid-range contender ahead of Apple’s anticipated iPhone 17e reveal. Google has moved into the spotlight with the new Pixel 10a, priced at $499 for the base 128 GB model and available for … Read more
Pakistan is reportedly preparing a new incentive policy that could pave the way for Apple to refurbish and potentially assemble iPhones locally, though no official confirmation has been issued yet. Recent media reports from reputable outlets indicate that Apple Inc. is in talks to start refurbishing, and potentially manufacturing, iPhones in Pakistan under a newly … Read more
Pakistan’s PTA has confirmed March 10, 2026 as the date for the country’s first major 5G spectrum auction, offering 597 MHz across six bands with expected revenues of up to $700 million. Pakistan is weeks away from the most significant event in its telecommunications history. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has confirmed that the country’s first … Read more
A neuroscientist’s claim that Gen Z may be less intelligent than previous generations has sparked debate. Recently, during a hearing in the U.S. Senate, a neuroscientist made a claim that sparked debate about Gen Z’s cognitive abilities. According to neuroscientist Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, the answer might be yes. But what does the scientific evidence … Read more
Pakistan climbs to third place in global rice exports while kinnow shipments earn $40 million in 45 days despite Afghan border closure. Pakistan exported 489,000 tonnes of rice in December 2025, ranking third globally behind India and Thailand, while kinnow exports brought in $40 million during December and the first half of January 2026. According … Read more
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir met UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic investment, security, and regional stability. Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, held high-level discussions with His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed … Read more
China has confirmed 30-day visa-free entry for ordinary passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada starting February 17, 2026, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and business travel. China has officially added ordinary passport holders from the United Kingdom and Canada to its unilateral visa-free program, allowing short stays of up to 30 … Read more
New York’s first Muslim mayor is observing the holy month while running the largest city in the United States, and for over a million Muslim New Yorkers, it means everything. When Zohran Mamdani stepped out to attend a housing event on the morning of February 18, 2026, the first full day of Ramadan, he had … Read more
New research suggests a blood test using p-tau217 could help predict when Alzheimer’s symptoms may begin, enabling earlier detection and intervention Recent studies suggest that a simple blood test could soon transform how Alzheimer’s disease is detected and managed. Instead of diagnosing the condition after memory loss begins, researchers are now exploring whether blood-based biomarkers … Read more