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Gareth Batty leaves Surrey head coach role for Chennai Super Kings

The move marks the end of a 21-year tenure with the English club as Batty transitions to an assistant coaching role in the Indian Premier League.

University of Karachi establishes Rs 50 million endowment fund

The fund aims to support underprivileged students and promote social sciences while a new business incubation centre is planned for the campus.

IESCO announces power suspension programme for Wednesday across several districts

The outages will facilitate infrastructure projects including flyover construction and road widening by the district administration.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif approves Last-Mile Water Supply Project for Punjab

The initiative aims to ensure every citizen has access to safe drinking water by expanding filtration infrastructure across the province.

Serielizados Pro industry day hosts 300 professionals in Barcelona

Cortical Labs commercialises CL1 biological computer to navigate robotic dog

The system uses training data from a simulated 2D environment to control the movements of a real robotic dog.

Strikers clinch National Women’s T20 Tournament title after narrow victory

The team secured the championship by defending a low total, earning a Rs1.5 million prize and maintaining an undefeated record.

Punjab School Education Department announces eight IT job vacancies in Lahore

The department is hiring software engineers and database administrators under PPS-8, PPS-9, and PPS-10 pay scales with applications open until 2026.

University College of Medicine and Dentistry announces 225 seats for 2026-27 session

The University of Health Sciences will manage admissions through a centralized online system for local and overseas medical students.

Pakistan condemns Houthi ballistic missile strikes on Saudi holy sites

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called the strikes a violation of sovereignty and a disregard for the safety of civilians.

Pakistan government advances development projects worth Rs 213 billion

The Central Development Working Party approved 10 projects and recommended three others for high-level approval to bolster infrastructure and agriculture.

Pakistan Software Export Board opens free AI technology bootcamps

The government-funded initiative aims to equip 3,384 participants with technical skills and international certifications to boost the IT sector.

Pakistan Cricket Board halts Nepal Premier League clearances for national players

The governing body is reportedly seeking a $25,000 fee per player to approve participation in the Kathmandu-based tournament.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins fourth term as Brazil President

The victory marks the first time a Brazilian leader has won a second round after losing the first since the country returned to civilian rule in 1985.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting to develop National Private Equity Framework

The move aims to mobilise domestic institutional capital and create a pipeline of investable opportunities over the next decade.

Apple announces new iPad Mini with 8.5-inch OLED display

The new model features an upgraded A20 Pro chip and slimmer bezels, offering a more compact high-performance experience for users.

OpenAI demonstrates AI progress in migrating legacy COBOL code to modern languages

The company aims to reduce the $105 billion annual cost of COBOL inefficiencies by using models like GPT-6.1 Sol to preserve software behavior.

Al-Shifa Trust seeks Qatar Charity partnership for Somali eye care

The collaboration aims to establish a research centre in Lahore while providing free medical treatment to patients from Somalia.

Pakistan's HEC offers fully funded PhD scholarships in United States

The initiative aims to build national human capital by providing advanced research training at top-tier American institutions.

OpenAI and Anthropic slash flagship AI model prices by up to 80 percent

The aggressive price cuts aim to lower barriers for developers as competition intensifies among major artificial intelligence providers.

Pakistan Election Commission proposes rules to curb AI-driven voter deception

The measures aim to prevent deepfakes and automated bots from manipulating public opinion while requiring clear labels on all AI-assisted campaign content.

Chris Brown receives suspended prison sentence for London nightclub assault

The singer was arrested in May 2025 after returning to the UK for a world tour to perform in Manchester.

Israel holds first election since 7 October Hamas attacks

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a new mandate with Donald Trump's endorsement as the country faces a complex multi-party voting landscape.

Faysal Bank posts PKR 15.2 billion profit for nine months

The bank declared a third-quarter cash dividend of PKR 1.5 per share while total assets exceeded PKR 1.8 trillion.