Punjab Government Approves Rs. 400 Million for National Hockey Stadium Renovation
Punjab government allocates Rs. 400 million for upgrading Lahore’s National Hockey Stadium to international standards.
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Chief Minister Afridi Urges Accelerated Hospital Projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Chief Minister Afridi directs officials to expedite new hospital projects and ensure timely allocation of funds in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
CDC reportedly set to fund controversial newborn vaccine trial
Health experts outraged as CDC reportedly plans to fund vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau, risking newborns' health.
AI surveillance firm Flock to cut 270 jobs amid privacy concerns
AI surveillance firm Flock Safety plans to lay off 270 employees as privacy concerns and opposition from communities and lawmakers grow.
University of Southampton Offers Fully Funded PhD Scholarships for Pakistani Students
University of Southampton offers fully funded PhD scholarships for Pakistani students in AI and semiconductor fabrication, and computational fluid dynamics
Australia Launches Fully-Funded Master’s Scholarships with AUD 40,900 Stipend
Macquarie University offers fully-funded Master of Research scholarships with AUD 40,900 stipend for 2027 intake.
Four astronauts complete eight-month space mission
French astronaut Sophie Adenot completes first female spacewalk during eight-month ISS mission.
Instinct AI Agent Faces Competition from Big Tech Giants
Instinct, an AI agent startup, faces competition from Muse and Dots as Big Tech enters the market with more advanced features.
Vulcan Rocket Set for Launch Amid Falcon 9 Scrub
United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket is set for launch in October, while South Korea's Nuri rocket successfully deployed five satellites.
US envoy linked to firm behind $15 billion pipeline project
Thomas Barrack, US special envoy to Iraq and Syria, has been linked to a firm involved in a $15 billion oil pipeline…
Lahore Parking Plaza Projects Struggle with Funding Shortfall
Lahore’s Neela Gumbad and Nasir Bagh parking plazas face a Rs. 800 million funding gap, risking their October 2026 completion deadline.
CDA to Execute 11th Avenue Project in Two Phases
CDA to execute 11th Avenue project in two phases, starting from E-11 to Srinagar Highway, reducing traffic load on Margalla Road and…
Government hikes duties on imported tyres and bike parts
The Economic Coordination Committee increased duties on imported tyres and motorcycle parts to support local manufacturing.
KP Cabinet Approves Additional Funding for Counter Terrorism Department
KP cabinet approved Rs5,333.50 million for CTD KP development and extended Rural Areas Cleanliness Programme.
California bans robot vs. human fighting match
California State Athletic Commission bans a robot vs. human fighting match hosted by Rek, a tech startup.
CDA Allocates Rs. 300 Million for PM Office and Staff Colony Maintenance
The Economic Coordination Committee approved Rs. 300 million for maintenance of the Prime Minister’s Office and Staff Colony, along with other grants…
ECC Approves Rs. 2 Billion for Local Government Elections
The Economic Coordination Committee has approved Rs. 2 billion for local government elections in Pakistan.
Government Approves Rs. 4 Billion for FBR Despite IRIS Portal Issues
ECC approved Rs. 4 billion for FBR to support digital transformation despite ongoing issues with IRIS portal.
Lam Research launches South Korea chip fund
Lam Research launches first country-specific semiconductor venture fund in South Korea after reaching 15,000th locally manufactured processing chamber.
University College London Offers Fully Funded PhD on Extreme Hail Events
University College London offers a fully funded PhD on statistical modelling of extreme European hail events. Applications close on January 13, 2027.