What Happened: Australia’s new law allows workers to legally disconnect from work calls after hours to prevent burnout and support work-life balance. What you need to know: Australia’s new right-to-disconnect law now allows employees to legally ignore work calls and messages after office hours. This groundbreaking legislation is designed to help workers avoid burnout by […]
What Happened: In 2023, Pakistan lost over Rs65 billion due to internet shutdowns, ranking 7th globally, with significant economic impacts reported across several countries. What Happened: In 2023, internet shutdowns cost Pakistan’s economy over Rs65 billion ($237.6 million) and affected 83 million people during 259 hours of disruptions, according to Statista. Pakistan ranked 7th globally
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Government College University (GCU) Lahore recently introduced a new dress code, banning jeans and t-shirts for both boys and girls on campus. Under this policy, the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Shazia Bashir, has advised male students to wear dress pants and shirts, while female students are instructed to wear shalwar kameez with a dupatta. This decision has
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What Happened: On August 25, 1989, Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK-404 disappeared shortly after takeoff from Gilgit, and despite extensive searches, the wreckage was never found, leaving the case unsolved. What you need to know: On August 25, 1989, Pakistan International Airlines Flight PK-404, a Fokker-F27 Friendship, took off from Gilgit Airport en route to
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What Happened: Pakistan invites Indian Prime Minister Modi to the SCO summit in Islamabad, marking the first such invitation in eight years despite ongoing tensions. What you need to know: Pakistan has officially invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, set for mid-October in Islamabad, marking the first such
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What Happened: Shumaila Bibi was tortured to death by her husband and in-laws in Bahawalnagar for giving birth to a daughter and not bringing a dowry. What you need to know: In a tragic case from Bahawalnagar, Shumaila Bibi was tortured to death by her husband and in-laws for giving birth to a daughter. Shumaila
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What Happened: Motaz Azaiza thanked the Irish for supporting Palestine and highlighted the need to address Thales, a Belfast weapons manufacturer linked to arms used against Palestinians. What you need to know: Motaz Azaiza expressed gratitude to the Irish people for their strong support of Palestine, but emphasized that more work is needed to end
What Happened: A tiger at Phoenix Zoo was mistakenly shot after authorities, fearing it was a human in disguise, found its unusual sitting posture suspicious. What you need to know: At Phoenix Zoo, a zookeeper observed a tiger sitting upright on its hind legs, with its front limbs resting on its hind legs, giving a
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What Happened: Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France for allegedly failing to moderate criminal content on his app, sparking international criticism. What you need to know: Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, was detained at Le Bourget Airport in France. He was arrested under a warrant related to issues with his messaging app,
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What Happened: A family of four died in a Motorway M-2 accident after eating pastries and juice, with the sole survivor unable to recall the crash. What you need to know: A tragic accident near Motorway M-2 Bhaira resulted in the deaths of three women and a child from a Lahore family. The only survivor
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