Pakistan’s cyber security authorities have asked citizens to be careful about what they share about their families on social media. A public awareness advisory says everyday posts can reveal more than people realise, and can put a household at risk. Here is what the advisory says and how to protect your family online. Who Issued the Warning The advisory was issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) and the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) as a public awareness message, reported on 15 October 2026. What the Advisory Says The main message is simple: do not share your family’s daily…
Author: M Awais
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kept rising on Thursday, 15 October 2026. The benchmark KSE-100 index moved up by more than 1,000 points, and reports put the gain above 1,400 points as buying spread across the market. Here is a simple look at what happened and why. What Happened at the PSX The KSE-100 closed on Wednesday at 165,417.51 points, up 641 points. On Thursday morning, buying continued. At 11am the index was at about 166,330, up 913 points, or 0.55%. The gains grew as the day went on. Which Sectors Led the Rise Buying was seen in these areas:…
Rockstar Games, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto, is defending itself before an employment tribunal in Glasgow over the dismissal of dozens of workers. The company says it fired them for leaking confidential information. The workers and their union say they were targeted for union activity. Here is where the case stands. What the Case Is About In late 2025, Rockstar, a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, dismissed a group of workers, many of them based at Rockstar North in Edinburgh and working on Grand Theft Auto VI. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) represents them. Reports give different…
Netflix is cutting about 1,000 jobs, roughly 6% of its global workforce, in its largest round of layoffs since 2022. Co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos told employees in a memo on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. Here is what has been reported so far. What Netflix Announced The company is reducing about 6% of its staff, which reports put at around 1,000 people out of a workforce of about 16,000 at the end of last year. The cuts were first reported by the Wall Street Journal and Reuters. Most of the roles affected are in product, technology, legal and human…
If you operate a bus, wagon or other public service vehicle, you will want to know whether your route permit is valid, renewed or still pending. Here is what is publicly documented for Punjab and Sindh, and where you will need to check in person because no public tracking tool exists. Is There an Online Route Permit Status Tracker? Not a clearly documented public one. Punjab’s transport department offers online accounts and a digital route permit and NOC application, but no public “enter your number and see your status” feature is described on its website. Sindh has moved route permits…
Eight US states have sued OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, their attorneys general said the chatbot is an unsafe product that harmed children and misled parents. The states sue OpenAI ChatGPT cases were filed separately in each state’s own court. These are allegations, and no court has decided them yet. Here is what the lawsuits say, what the states want, and how OpenAI has responded. Which States Are Suing? The attorneys general of eight states filed the lawsuits: Arizona Arkansas Idaho Iowa Kansas Montana Nebraska West Virginia Each state filed its own case under its…
At least 28 children and one or two teachers were killed on Thursday, October 15, 2026, when the roof of a private school collapsed in Peshawar. The Peshawar school roof collapse happened at the Al-Khair Education Center in the Dir Colony area of the city, while classes were going on. This is a developing story. Reports give slightly different death tolls, and the numbers below come from officials and news agencies on Thursday. What Happened The roof of the small private school gave way during lessons. Residents were among the first to reach the site, and parents rushed to the…
Bought or sold a used motorcycle? The bike is not legally yours until the Excise department records the new owner. In Punjab, much of the process now starts online, but not all of it. This guide explains how to transfer motorcycle ownership online, what still has to be done in person, which documents you need, and how to avoid common traps. Can You Transfer a Motorcycle Fully Online? Not completely. Every guide I checked says the same thing: you can verify the bike and pay the fee online, but both the buyer and the seller still need biometric verification, and…
A divorce certificate is often needed for remarriage, a visa, a court case, or a CNIC update. If someone hands you one, you may want to check that it is real. This guide explains how to verify a divorce certificate online in Pakistan, what can and cannot be checked from your phone, and how to confirm a document through the proper office. Who Issues a Divorce Certificate in Pakistan? A divorce is registered through the Union Council, or the Arbitration Council in Islamabad. The Union Council then issues a computerized divorce certificate, also called a divorce registration certificate. It is…
You cannot apply for a full driving licence in Pakistan without a learner permit first. The good news is that in some provinces you can now get one from your phone. This guide explains how to get a learner driving licence online, which province lets you do it fully online, and what to expect in the rest of the country. What Is a Learner Permit? A learner permit lets you practise driving before you take the test for a full licence. It is normally valid for six months. It does not allow you to drive alone. A licensed adult must…