Starbucks Names Interim CTO Amid Tech Revamp and Corporate Cuts Starbucks has appointed Ningyu Chen, formerly senior vice president of global experience technology, as interim chief technology officer, following the resignation of Lefevre, the company’s previous CTO. The announcement came via a memo from Chief Financial Officer Cathy Smith. Lefevre, a former McDonald’s executive who […]
Kuwaiti Dinar Edges Down Slightly Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Ongoing Market Dynamics Kuwait City / Islamabad – The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) dipped slightly to 920.75 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) on September 27, 2025, marking a small decline from 922.13 PKR on September 20. The currency has seen fluctuations over recent months, including 921.47 PKR on September […]
EU Defence Ministers Prioritize ‘Drone Wall’ Amid Rising Tensions With Russia Brussels – Defence ministers from around 10 European Union countries agreed on Friday to make the development of a so-called “drone wall” a top priority, following recent airspace violations that have rattled several member states. The Russian Foreign Ministry responded by warning that the […]
At Least 60 Rescued After Migrant Boat Incident Off Northern France Neufchatel-Hardelot, France – Around 100 people attempting to cross the English Channel on a makeshift boat were involved in a dramatic incident off the beaches south of Neufchatel-Hardelot, authorities reported. “About 60 people are currently being cared for,” said Isabelle Fradin-Thirode, an official in […]
17 Khawarij Terrorists Killed in Swift Karak Operation, Says Interior Minister Karak – A decisive joint operation in Karak successfully eliminated 17 Khawarij terrorists, the state-run APP reported on Friday. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the professionalism and bravery of Pakistan’s security forces in carrying out the operation against the Fitna al-Khawarij group. He […]
Karachi Woman Killed in Wedding ‘Aerial Firing’ Incident Karachi – Tragedy struck a wedding celebration in Malir when Fatima Ahmed lost her life after being hit by a bullet, reportedly fired by her uncle during the festivities. Fatima was attending her cousin’s wedding when the incident occurred. According to SSP Malir Abdul Khaliq Pirzada, the […]
Multiple Killed as Vehicles Catch Fire in Panjgur Collision Panjgur – A tragic accident occurred on the CPEC road when two vehicles collided, causing both to catch fire and resulting in several passengers dying on the spot, rescue sources reported. Rescue 1122 teams rushed to the scene, transporting the injured and the deceased to Panjgur […]
Pakistan Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for Adolescent Girls Islamabad – Pakistan has kicked off a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign aimed at preventing cervical cancer in women. The drive began on September 15 in Punjab, Sindh, Islamabad, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and will continue until September 27. The campaign targets around 13 million […]
Punjab Launches Advanced Air Quality Forecasting System to Combat Pollution Punjab is set to introduce a state-of-the-art air quality forecasting system aimed at monitoring weather conditions and air pollution, helping authorities take timely measures to reduce pollution in the province’s major cities. Speaking on the initiative, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that weekly air […]
Pakistan, US Officials Discuss Counterterrorism, Immigration Cooperation Islamabad — Federal Minister for Interior, Rana Sanaullah Naqvi, described his meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel as “excellent,” highlighting discussions on counterterrorism, illegal immigration, and officer exchange programs. In a post on X, Naqvi praised the FBI director’s professionalism and vision, calling him “a great partner to […]
