Pakistan

QUETTA: Security agencies have arrested a young woman allegedly prepared for a suicide attack by the banned outfit Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), successfully averting a potentially large-scale tragedy. The development was disclosed during a press conference in Quetta by Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, who was accompanied by Interior Minister Zia Langove and other senior officials. The arrested girl, …

In a highly controversial decision that has drawn widespread scrutiny, Senegal has announced its intention to appeal after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped them of their Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the championship to Morocco. The ruling follows the dramatic final held in Rabat, where Senegal had initially secured a 1–0 victory after extra time. However …

Iran has officially acknowledged the death of its top national security official Ali Larijani, according to state media reports on Tuesday. Larijani is now being described as the highest‑ranking Iranian official to be killed by Israel since the reported assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the opening day of the conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz publicly asserted …

Iran has officially acknowledged the death of its top national security official Ali Larijani, according to state media reports on Tuesday. Larijani is now being described as the highest‑ranking Iranian official to be killed by Israel since the reported assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the opening day of the conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz publicly asserted …

Pakistan’s software industry has quietly transformed into one of the country’s most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors. From startups operating in small co-working spaces to globally recognized IT exporters, software houses in Pakistan are reshaping the economic landscape and positioning the country as a competitive player in the global digital marketplace. With increasing internet penetration, a young tech-savvy population, and growing …

Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, has become the first ride-hailing platform in Pakistan to receive an official Transport Network Company (TNC) operating license from the Punjab Provincial Transport Authority, marking a significant milestone for the country’s rapidly evolving mobility sector. The license authorizes Yango Ride to operate under the Provincial Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Act, 2025 which …

Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Lahore, has successfully inaugurated the digitization of Liberty Market, one of the city’s most prominent commercial hubs. This milestone, completed under SBP’s visionary framework, represents a significant step toward strengthening financial inclusion and advancing Pakistan’s transition to a truly cashless economy. The digitization of one of …

Collaboration to Strengthen Capacity Building, Advocacy, and Knowledge Sharing for Interest-Free Finance in Ethiopia AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (AlHuda CIBE), a globally recognized advisory, research, and capacity-building institution in Islamic banking and finance, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ethiopian Interest Free Finance Professionals Association (EIFFPA), Ethiopia. The agreement marks an important step toward …

Compact, all-in-one mass photometer helps researchers verify sample quality before proceeding to cryo-EM, native MS, BLI, SPR, and other costly experiments OXFORD, United Kingdom, March 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Refeyn, developer of pioneering mass photometry technology, announces the launch of MyMass mass photometer (MyMassMP), a compact instrument designed to answer a critical research question: Is the sample good enough for further …

In a dramatic turn in a high-profile legal case, American rapper Mystikal, born Michael Lawrence Tyler, has pleaded guilty to third-degree rape stemming from a 2022 incident, marking yet another chapter in the artist’s long-standing legal troubles. The 55-year-old entered his plea in an Ascension Parish courtroom and now faces a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years. Tyler …