A new global report has put a staggering number behind a problem parents and child-safety advocates have long warned about. According to a new UNICEF study, roughly 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries experienced some form of sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year — and the true global figure is almost certainly far higher. The Scale of the Problem Released Thursday, the UNICEF report found that more than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of online sexual abuse or…
Author: M Awais
“South Africa lost to Namibia. India lost to Ireland. Did cricket end there too?” That’s how PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi chose to answer critics this week, firing back with sarcasm rather than apology after Pakistan’s turbulent Test tour of England exploded into one of the biggest Pakistan cricket controversies in years. What Sparked the Backlash Pakistan’s tour of England has been rough by any measure. After losing the first Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs, followed by a 194-run defeat at Lord’s that sealed the series for England 2-0, the PCB responded with a dramatic mid-series overhaul:…
Pakistan’s fuel prices climbed again on Tuesday, pushing petrol to within striking distance of a symbolic threshold few drivers wanted to see. The petrol price in Pakistan now stands at Rs. 346.16 per litre after the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) raised rates by Rs. 2.29 — the latest in a string of near-daily increases driven by global oil market turbulence. The Latest Numbers Under the revised notification issued Tuesday, September 2, 2026, petrol increased by Rs. 2.29 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs. 346.16. High-speed diesel (HSD) — the fuel that powers most of Pakistan’s freight…
Search interest in “Ebola and Pakistan” has been climbing as news of a major outbreak in Africa spreads — but the most important fact to know upfront is this: as of now, there are zero confirmed or suspected Ebola cases in Pakistan, and health officials describe the country’s risk as extremely low. Here’s a clear, accurate breakdown of what’s actually happening with the global outbreak, and exactly what Pakistan has done in response. The Real Outbreak: What’s Happening in Africa In May 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed its 17th Ebola outbreak since the virus was first identified…
From $16 million to $200 million in just two years — that’s the ambitious trade target Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif set for Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan this week, speaking alongside Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek. It’s a more than twelve-fold jump, and it comes with a fresh batch of signed agreements meant to make it happen. The Numbers Behind the Ambition Speaking at a joint press conference at the Kyrgyz presidential palace, PM Shehbaz didn’t mince words about how small current trade actually is. “Our present day bilateral trade hovers around $16 million, which is not a patch on our…
Windows 11 has quietly turned into one of the biggest AI platforms most people use every day. Microsoft has been rolling out new AI features in Windows 11 through regular updates in 2026, adding tools that help you search faster, edit photos, get live translations, and even let AI agents complete small tasks on your behalf. If you haven’t checked your Settings app in a while, there’s a good chance you’re sitting on features you didn’t know existed. Here’s a complete, up-to-date look at the latest AI features in Windows 11, what they actually do, and which ones need special…
For the first time in years, flying between Pakistan and London is about to get a lot easier. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has confirmed it will boost its PIA London flights from four to seven per week starting October 27, 2026 — effectively bringing daily service on the route for the first time since operations resumed earlier this year. The New Schedule Under the expanded schedule confirmed by PIA on Wednesday, five flights will depart from Islamabad and two from Lahore each week, bringing the total to seven — effectively one flight per day across the two cities combined. In…
Finding the best Android phones under Rs. 50,000 in Pakistan can be difficult because smartphone prices and available models change frequently. In September 2026, buyers in this price range can find phones with 120Hz displays, large batteries, 50MP cameras, fast charging and generous storage. However, the best choice depends on what matters most to you. Some phones offer better battery life, while others focus on fast charging, smoother displays, performance or durability. TECNO Spark 40 Pro is one of the feature-rich Android phones available under Rs. 50,000 in Pakistan. This guide compares some of the best options currently available in…
Eight seconds. That’s how long it took nurse Razia Noreen to run into a burning hospital nursery, lift a newborn against her chest, and carry the baby to safety. It’s also, in a sense, the beginning of the grief she says she still carries every night. A week after a fire tore through the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad and killed 14 newborns, Noreen has spoken publicly about what happened inside that room — and what has stayed with her since. What Happened Inside the Nursery Noreen and her colleagues had just checked on the 15 newborns…
Days after a fire claimed the lives of 14 newborns at one of Islamabad’s largest public hospitals, Pakistan’s federal health minister has proposed a sweeping change to how government hospitals are staffed. Health Minister Mustafa Kamal wants to end permanent government jobs in public hospitals altogether, replacing them with performance-based contracts — a proposal that has reignited debate over accountability in Pakistan public hospitals just as the country mourns. What Happened at PIMS The fire broke out around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, inside the nursery of the Mother and Child Healthcare Centre at the Pakistan Institute of…