Both public and private schools and colleges will observe the holiday on the 21st of Ramadan, the day traditionally commemorated as Youm-e-Ali. KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that all educational institutions across the province will remain closed on March 11 (Wednesday) in observance of Youm-e-Ali, marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali. According to an official notification issued by the …

Capcom during its March 5 Spotlight showcase that Pragmata, its dystopian sci-fi adventure game, will release on April 17 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam. The game had been set for April 24 since its appearance at in December. The game’s shows previously unseen locations and gameplay moments, and new elements within the …

Over the past few months, several countries have announced plans to restrict social media access for children and teens. Australia became the first to implement such measures at the end of last year, setting a precedent that other countries are now closely watching.  Australia’s regulations, along with other countries’ proposals, aim to reduce the pressures and risks that young users …

The Legislative Building in Olympia, Wash. (GeekWire Photo / Lisa Stiffler) Washington state legislators approved a bill to ban employers from requiring or pressuring workers to be microchipped, aiming to prohibit the practice before it ever becomes an issue. HB 2303 was unanimously passed by the Senate this week. The House of Representatives passed the legislation 87-6 last month. If …

The stage is set for a thrilling finale in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as India and New Zealand prepare to battle for the coveted title on March 8 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams have fought hard throughout the tournament and now stand just one step away from lifting the trophy. India booked …

The new Netflix limited series Vladimir is designed to make viewers feel slightly uneasy—and according to its creators, that reaction is entirely intentional. The show stars Rachel Weisz and Leo Woodall and relies heavily on a storytelling technique in which the main character speaks directly to the camera. This approach pulls viewers into the story, making them feel both involved …

پاکستان نے 8 سال بعد ہاکی ورلڈ کپ کیلئے کوالیفائی کرلیا ہے۔ مصر میں جاری ہاکی ورلڈکپ کوالیفائرز کے سیمی فائنل میں پاکستان نے جاپان کو سنسنی خیز مقابلے کے بعد 3 کے مقابلے میں 4 گول سے شکست دے کر ہاکی ورلڈکپ 2026 کے لیے کوالیفائی کرلیا۔ ہاکی ورلڈکپ کوالیفائرز کے سیمی فائنل میں پاکستان اور جاپان کے درمیان …

وفاقی حکومت نے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں میں ہفتہ وار ردوبدل کا اصولی فیصلہ کرلیا ہے۔ ذرائع کے مطابق وزیراعظم نے پیٹرولیم مصنوعات کی قیمتوں کی نگرانی کے حوالے سے قائم کمیٹی کی سفارشات کی منظوری دے دی ہے، جبکہ حتمی منظوری وفاقی کابینہ سے لی جائے گی۔ ذرائع کا کہنا ہے کہ کمیٹی نے خطے کی موجودہ صورتحال اور …

Sanju Samson‘s dream run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 continues to grab headlines, not just for his explosive batting but also for his refreshing honesty off the field. After delivering two sensational knocks that powered India into the final, the wicketkeeper-batter produced a humorous yet thoughtful response during the post-match press conference when a reporter asked him …

Life EV has completed a court-approved acquisition of Rad Power Bikes, granting a second life to the troubled e-bike brand. The Florida-based Life EV now owns Rad’s brand, intellectual property, inventory and certain unspecified operating assets, and will continue to operate as Rad Power Bikes in the US, with plans to expand to “select key markets.” Rad’s new owner has …

امریکی صدرڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کا کہنا ہے کہ ایران کے ساتھ کسی بھی معاہدے کی واحد شرط غیرمشروط ہتھیار ڈالنا ہے، جس کے بعد نئی قیادت کے ذریعے ملک کو دوبارہ مضبوط بنانے میں امریکا اور اس کے اتحادی کردار ادا کریں گے۔ صدر ٹرمپ نے اپنے سوشل میڈیا پلیٹ فارم سوشل ٹروتھ پر جاری بیان میں کہا کہ ایران کے …

Health tech giant TriZetto has confirmed that more than 3.4 million people’s personal and health information was stolen in a 2024 cyberattack, which the company failed to detect for almost a year. The tech company, owned by multinational conglomerate Cognizant, serves around 200 million people across 875,000 healthcare providers throughout the U.S., according to its website. Doctors’ offices and healthcare …

Indonesia will soon become the latest country to pass laws restricting children from accessing social media, following in the footsteps of Australia and its neighbor Malaysia. But unlike Australia, which has banned users under 16 from social media altogether, Indonesia is taking a more age-gated approach to its restrictions. Indonesia’s communication and digital ministry said on Friday that it would …

ایران کے صدر مسعود پزشکیان نے تصدیق کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ ایران امریکا جنگ کے خاتمے کے لیے کچھ ممالک ثالثِی کی کوششیں کررہے ہیں، انہوں نے واضح کیا کہ مصالحت کرنے والوں کو جنگ شروع کرنے والوں سے بات کرنی چاہیے، ہم خطے میں دیرپا امن کے لیے پرعزم ہیں، ثالِثی کرنے والوں کو ان لوگوں سے بات …

City Detect, a company that uses vision AI to help local governments monitor the health of buildings and neighborhoods, announced on Friday a $13 million Series A round led by Prudence Venture Capital. The startup launched in 2021, and Gavin Baum-Blake, the remaining co-founder, serves as CEO. He said the company was founded in part because cities were struggling to …