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Environment-friendly policies introduced by the Punjab government have led to a marked improvement in Lahore’s air quality, with official data showing consistent progress compared to last year. According to an analytical comparison report, Lahore’s air quality has shown continuous improvement since late 2025 and has remained on an upward trend into 2026. Notably, the improvement has occurred even during dry periods without rainfall, highlighting the impact of government interventions rather than weather conditions. Since October 2025, Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) has improved by 58 points, the report said. Month-by-month AQI gains The report detailed significant month-wise improvements.…

Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year-on-year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. Apple led the market with a 20% share, the largest among the top five brands, supported by solid demand in emerging and mid-sized markets and strong sales of the iPhone 17 series, said Counterpoint analyst Varun Mishra. Manufacturers pulled shipments forward early in the year to get ahead of tariffs, but the effect eased as 2025 progressed, leaving second-half volumes largely unaffected, the firm said. Samsung ranked second with a 19% share on modest shipment growth, while Xiaomi…

Renowned Pakistani actress Hania Aamir remains in the spotlight with her engaging presence on social media. Taking to Instagram, the “Visaal” actress shared a series of throwback photographs and clips from last year. The carousel was captioned, “Some cute stuff from last year.” The post drew widespread attention, with fans and fellow celebrities filling the comments section with messages of praise. Hania also caught notice after she brushed aside a question about her sleeping routine while posting the throwback moments. Owing to her strong following, the actress has gathered more than 19.4 million followers on Instagram.

The KSE-100 index fell by 2,025 points to close at 182,384 points at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). According to details surfaced on Monday, during the session, the benchmark index lost the 184,000 and 183,000 point levels. Despite the overall decline, the market witnessed a brief intra-day gain of 30 points during trading. A total of Rs1.10 billion shares were traded during the day, with a turnover of Rs48.5 billion. The benchmark index ultimately settled down by 2,025 points at 182,384. Earlier today, the PSX recovered after an earlier decline, restoring the 184,000-point level. The trading at the stock market…

A unique recreational project aimed at food-loving Lahoreites has officially begun, with the launch of a canal ship restaurant at Jallo, offering dining and entertainment right on the water. Construction work on the canal ship restaurant has formally started at Jallo Mor, where heavy machinery has already reached the site. To facilitate the project, canal water has been temporarily shut off, allowing excavation and structural work to proceed smoothly. Officials say the initiative is designed to transform the canal area into a modern recreational hub. Canal depth, width being expanded For the construction of the floating ship restaurant, the…

Afghanistan is sliding deeper into a humanitarian tragedy as ordinary citizens—especially women and young people—bear the brunt of policies enforced by the ruling Taliban, activists and observers warn. Women across Afghanistan are facing severe rights violations, with limited freedom of movement, expression, and access to work. Mothers, trapped by poverty and a lack of social support, describe living conditions that leave them powerless and desperate. One Afghan woman said the struggle to survive has become unbearable. “We have no job or helper. Making a living is nothing less than death,” she said. Unthinkable choices Social activist and journalist Jahanzeb Wisa…

A Japanese mining ship departed on Monday for a remote coral atoll to probe mud rich in rare earths, part of Tokyo’s drive to curb its reliance on China for critical minerals as Beijing tightens supply. The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island some 1,900km (1,200 miles) southeast of Tokyo, will mark the world’s first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge from 6km (4 miles) deep onto a ship. Japan, like its Western allies, has been reducing its dependence on China for the minerals vital to the production of cars, smartphones and military equipment, an…

The names of possible players for Pakistan’s T20 squad for the World Cup and the home series against Australia have emerged. Sources divulged on Monday, the final consultations on the Pakistan squad for the World Cup and the home series against Australia will take place later this week. Salman Ali Agha is likely to lead the side. Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Shadab Khan, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan and Abrar Ahmed are also expected to be included. The names of Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Salman Mirza and Khawaja Nafay are among other possible…

The following is the full list of winners for film and television at the 83rd Golden Globe awards on Sunday. FILM BEST DRAMA “Hamnet” BEST COMEDY OR MUSICAL “One Battle After Another” BEST MALE ACTOR, DRAMA Wagner Moura, “The Secret Agent” BEST FEMALE ACTOR, DRAMA Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet” BEST MALE ACTOR, COMEDY OR MUSICAL Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme” BEST FEMALE ACTOR, COMEDY OR MUSICAL Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” BEST MALE SUPPORTING ACTOR Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value” BEST FEMALE SUPPORTING ACTOR Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another” BEST DIRECTOR Paul Thomas Anderson, “One Battle After Another”…

China will consistently support Somalia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and oppose any attempts by “Somaliland” to collude with Taiwan authorities to seek independence, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a phone conversation with Foreign Minister of Somalia Abdisalam Dhaay during his African tour. Wang said China welcomes Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to come to China to attend the second China-Arab States Summit. Wang emphasized that China is committed to a friendly policy toward Somalia,…