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China's Oil Imports Decline Sharply by 20%
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (212+ words) According to Reuters, imports declined after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran conflict. As a result, global tanker movement dropped, and supply routes tightened. Chinese customs data released on Saturday confirmed the fall. The data also…...
9, 000+ Universities Worldwide Postpone Exams After Cyberattack
13+ hour, 5+ min ago (292+ words) A massive ransomware attack by the group Shiny Hunters has disrupted 9, 000 universities and schools worldwide. The breach targeted the Canvas learning management system during a critical finals week. Consequently, schools in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom had…...
Sindh Govt Announces Good News for Employees Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (209+ words) With Eid-ul-Adha approaching, the Sindh government has announced an early release of salaries and pensions for its employees and retirees, offering financial relief ahead of the religious festival. According to a notification issued by the provincial Finance Department, all Muslim…...
FBR Raid Reported at Famous Blue Area Bakery in Islamabad
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (249+ words) A reported visit by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to a well-known bakery in Islamabad's Blue Area has attracted public attention after claims surfaced that the outlet was temporarily closed. The development quickly spread on social media, where customers…...
Private Firms Fail to Buy Wheat Under Punjab Procurement Plan
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (177+ words) Private firms in Punjab's wheat procurement program face major financial, pricing, and operational issues. They also face strong resistance from farmers. Under the 2026 plan, the Punjab government aims to buy 3 million tonnes of wheat through 11 private firms instead of state…...
Sugar Mills" Export Push Sparks Fears of New Supply Crisis
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (194+ words) Sugar mill owners have approached the government and requested permission to export 1 million tons of sugar. They claim the domestic market has a surplus. The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association submitted production and stock data to the government. It reported total…...
Russia Supplies Drones and Goods to Iran via Caspian Sea: US Media
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (210+ words) Russia is reportedly supplying drone components to Iran through the Caspian Sea, according to The New York Times, in a development that highlights deepening military and economic cooperation between the two countries. Citing U. S. officials, the report claims that this maritime…...
Pakistan's Rising Squash Star Clinches Opening Win at PSA World Championships
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (195+ words) Pakistan's emerging squash talent Muhammad Ashab Irfan delivered a commanding performance to move into the second round of the CIB Palm Hills PSA World Championships 2026 after registering a straight-games victory over Switzerland's Nicolas Mueller. The World No. 46 from Pakistan outplayed…...
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Opens New Jobs for 2026
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (274+ words) Because these roles offer competitive salary packages and professional growth within the public sector, they represent a significant opportunity for individuals with advanced quantitative skills. Candidates can apply for senior research roles, such as Research Economists and Modeling Specialists, both…...
Instagram Disables End-to-End Encryption in Major Policy Shift
14+ hour, 59+ min ago (232+ words) In a significant policy reversal, Meta has officially disabled end-to-end encryption (E2 EE) for Instagram direct messages as of May 8, 2026. This move marks the end of the platform's "ultra-private" messaging mode. Consequently, Instagram will now rely on standard encryption instead. While…...