TechnologyGilgit-Baltistan has approved policy directives for 5G trials, clearing a key procedural step toward next-generation connectivity. The move follows months of consultations after the region was not initially included in the nationwide 5G spectrum auction process.
CITYFour people, including a police constable, were arrested in Khanewal after a video allegedly showing the torture of a mentally challenged man went viral. Police said one more suspect, Constable Driver Faisal, remains at large.
NATIONALThe Power Division says hydropower generation rose to 6,000MW during Friday night peak hours, helping reduce load shedding to one to two hours. Officials linked the improvement to higher Tarbela water releases and said LNG shortages continue to limit supply.
NATIONALPakistan urged stronger coordinated action within the SCO against terrorism, extremism and drug trafficking during deputy foreign ministers’ consultations in Moscow. Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi represented Pakistan at the meeting.
NATIONALAn AFP report highlights how countries including Pakistan, France and Chad are adopting solar, geothermal and biomass energy as fossil fuel costs rise. In Pakistan, rooftop solar has expanded rapidly amid high fuel and electricity prices.
BusinessA price gap of nearly Rs1 million has emerged between the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV and Jaecoo J7 in Pakistan despite closely related engineering and similar hybrid performance. The difference is drawing attention in the country’s price-sensitive SUV market.
BusinessThe PSX ended the week lower as Strait of Hormuz tensions, delayed US-Iran talks and rising oil prices hurt investor sentiment. A late rally trimmed losses after hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement emerged.
TechnologyMobile phone manufacturers have urged the government to curb smuggled, stolen and cloned handsets, saying the practice is damaging the formal sector. The industry has also opposed any move to allow commercial imports of used phones.
NATIONALThe Supreme Court says it is expanding judicial cooperation with China and Turkiye through MoUs, training programmes, exchanges and technology-focused engagement. The court said the effort is part of its push for a modern and globally connected judiciary.
TechnologyA Kaspersky survey found gaps in workplace cybersecurity practices in Pakistan, with many professionals reporting weak or unclear rules on personal devices and software installation. The findings highlight ongoing risks linked to shadow IT and unmanaged device use.
PoliticsNational Party leaders Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and Senator Jan Muhammad Buledi have called for dialogue and reconciliation to address unrest in Balochistan. They also criticised parliament and raised concerns over electoral interference and political mandates.
NATIONALFour people, including a woman and a child, were killed and five others injured in separate incidents in Dera Murad Jamali, Chhatter and Sohbatpur, police said. The cases involved firing, drowning, a vehicle overturning and a fight.
