ISLAMABAD : The country has moved a step closer to launching next-generation mobile connectivity after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday successfully completed the third round of the country’s 5G spectrum auction, generating $507 million in revenue. First roundThe auction process began with the sale of spectrum in the 2600 MHz band, where 190 MHz of spectrum was offered. In another band offered during the initial stage, 280 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band was made available. Some bidders shifted interest from the 2600 MHz band to the 700 MHz band, which is widely regarded as valuable for wider coverage and better signal penetration. Despite these shifts, demand in the 2600 MHz band remained higher than the number of available lots.

KARACHI : The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened Wednesday on a positive note as oil prices remained below $90 per barrel, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions. In the early session, the KSE-100 index surged by 2,047.87 points, climbing to 158,224.99, marking a 1.31% gain over the previous close of 156,177.12 points. However, the bullish momentum weakened as the session progressed, and gains narrowed to 1,587 points, reflecting ongoing volatility in the market. Brent futures traded up 11 cents, or 0.13% higher, at $87.91 a barrel at 0129 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) traded 7 cents higher and was last up 0.08%, at $83.52 a barrel.

Nevertheless, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed to block oil shipments from the Gulf unless US and Israeli attacks ceased. And air strikes between the two sides showed no immediate ⁠sign of abatement. The sound of explosions from air defences intercepting the rockets punctuated the pre-dawn darkness as air raid sirens blared and Israelis scrambled to safe rooms and shelters. More than 1,300 Iranian civilians have been killed since the US and Israeli air strikes began on February 28, according to Iran’s UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani. Scores have also been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon, while Iranian strikes on Israel have killed at least 11 people.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has directed to bring maximum productive sectors under the ambit of automated monitoring to increase tax revenues and to make enforcement more effective to curb tax evasion. According to a statement issued by the Media Wing of the Prime Minister’s Office, a weekly review meeting on FBR affairs was held under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister directed to bring maximum productive sectors under the ambit of automated monitoring to increase tax revenues and to make enforcement more effective to increase FBR revenues and curb tax evasion. The Prime Minister appreciated the economic team for recruiting experts on the basis of merit in the executive team of PRAL and making PRAL a functional institution. The Prime Minister directed the Drug Regulatory Authority to complete the serialization of medicines manufactured in the country as soon as possible.

According to a new study, artificial intelligence tools are causing people to suffer from severe mental fatigue, commonly known as ‘brain fry’. Harvard Business Review researchers surveyed 1,500 US-based employees across multiple industries and identified a detrimental trend among those who use AI to improve performance and productivity. The study found severe mental fatigue among AI users, making it difficult for them to focus on their work. The researchers used the term ‘brain fry’ for this. Participants in the survey reported symptoms of this condition including headaches, slow decision-making, and mental fogginess.

Australian scientists have warned in a study that toxic ‘forever chemicals’ could accumulate in bee hives and affect honey, posing a threat to human health. Known as PFOS, these chemicals are used in large quantities in stain-resistant fabrics, non-stick cookware, fire-fighting foam and electrical appliances, and because they do not dissolve, they remain in the environment for a long time. Previous studies have shown that PFOS are associated with health risks, including high cholesterol and changes in liver enzymes. In the latest study, researchers examined the effects of PFOS on European honey bee colonies in Australia and found that long-term exposure to the substance can change the expression of some important proteins that control the functions of bee cells. Study author Caroline Sonter said that the presence of PFOS was found in the body tissues of young bees of the new generation and that these bees had lower body weights than bees that were protected from the effects of PFOS (the control group).

In this context, continuous monitoring of petroleum product stocks, supply chains, and global price movements is not only prudent but essential. Effective monitoring of petrol pumps, enforcement against hoarding or supply manipulation, and the development of an integrated monitoring dashboard can strengthen transparency and accountability in the fuel supply chain. However, the evolving global situation also underscores the need for Pakistan to accelerate long-term reforms in its energy sector. By closely monitoring global developments, maintaining adequate petroleum reserves, and ensuring coordination among relevant institutions, Pakistan is taking necessary steps to mitigate potential risks. Nevertheless, the present situation should serve as a reminder that energy security requires both immediate management and long-term strategic planning.

We had told Afghanistan not to become a proxy, we strongly condemn the attacks on Iran. We had only set this condition, PTI has already given its position regarding the region, those who are enemies of Pakistan are terrorists. We had only said that give the people of Afghanistan some time so that they can leave here. Barrister Gohar Ali Khan said that our position is that in the current situation, India is standing behind Afghanistan. The PTI chairman said that if the decisions were made in accordance with justice, the founder of PTI would have been released by now.

Yet at the same time an absurd narrative is being constructed against Pakistan claiming that it is supporting and using certain militant groups inside Afghanistan. One recurring allegation is that Pakistan’s intelligence service manipulates militant groups in Afghanistan while undermining Chinese interests. Local insurgents, transnational jihadist networks, and regional intelligence services operate in overlapping spaces. Take the claim that a weapons shipment crossed from Pakistan into Afghanistan to supply militants in the Wakhan Corridor. Islamabad has long advocated expanding regional connectivity linking China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia.

ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has confirmed that three players will make their debut for Pakistan in the first ODI against Bangladesh. Addressing a pre-match press conference in Dhaka, Shaheen Afridi said that Sahibzada Farhan, Moaz Sadaqat and Shamil Hussain have been included in the national ODI team and these players will play their first ODI match of their career. Captain Shaheen Afridi said that I hope that the three players will perform brilliantly because they have given excellent performances in domestic cricket. He said that Sahibzada Farhan has also been the top scorer in the T20 World Cup.

US Defense Secretary Pat Hegseth said that it is just the beginning, but the final decision to end the Iran war will be made by Donald Trump. To which the US Defense Secretary said that he could not comment on whether Mojtaba Khamenei was injured or not. US Secretary of Defense Pat Hegseth warned that the objectives of Operation Epic Fury have not changed and today will be the most intense day of attacks on Iran. The US Secretary of Defense said that today will be our most intense day of attacks inside Iran again. Defense Secretary Pat Hegseth also claimed that in the past 24 hours, Iran has fired the fewest missiles since the start of the war.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government has arranged additional petroleum cargoes for the coming weeks to ensure a steady supply of fuel across the country. During the meeting, officials briefed the committee that the country currently hassatisfactory reserves of petroleum products and the supply chain remains fully operational. Participants stressed the need for both the public and government institutions to use petroleum products cautiously during the current situation. Authorities also decided to strengthen coordination with provincial governments to improve monitoring of fuel supply at petrol pumps across the country. Speaking at the end of the meeting, the finance minister said ensuring the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products remains the government’s top priority.

MOSCOW: US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed on Monday the war in Iran ‌and prospects for peace in Ukraine, just hours after the Kremlin chief warned that a global energy crisis threatened the world economy. “I had a very good call with President Putin,” Trump told a press conference at his Florida golf club, adding that Putin wanted to be helpful on Iran. “I said, ‘You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with. Ushakov said Trump believed it was in the US interest to see a “rapid end to the conflict in Ukraine with a ceasefire and a long-term settlement”. The advance of Russian troops in Ukraine should prompt Kyiv to seek a negotiated end to the conflict, he added

“Once again, I extend my condolences to you on the tragic passing of your father, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei,” he added. "I don't see any room for diplomacy anymore," Kamal Kharazi, Foreign Policy Advisor to the office of the Supreme Leader, tells @fpleitgenCNN in an exclusive interview in Tehran. On March 4, NATO troops intercepted a Turkey-bound ballistic missile launched from Iran, prompting the alliance to strengthen its "ballistic missile defence posture". The Revolutionary Guards warned they had enough supplies to continue their drone and missile war over the Middle East for up to six months. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry accused Iran of launching drone attacks on the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic from Iranian territory.

US-Iran war must be resolved: Qamar zaman Kaira, The longer the war lasts, the more problems will increase: Air Commodore (Retd) Khalid ChishtiBy Staff ReporterISLAMABAD: Editor In Chief Pakistan Group of Newspaper and Chairman Roze News SK Niazi while talking in his renowned talk show Sachi Baat, Increase in petrol price affects economy, Dubai businesses are closing, businesses in Pakistan were already closed, the stock exchange is falling day by day, If China and Iran come together, problems will become more complicated, the government has not paid any attention to the economy, Corruption is increasing day by day, Field Marshal’s visit to Saudi Arabia is a good omen, relations between the US and Iran have progressed a lot, new Iranian President Says He Will Attack America, Issues between Iran and Saudi Arabia will be resolved, the issues between Iran, America and Israel do not seem to be resolved, Pakistan gave a befitting reply to Afghanistan, Afghanistan is carrying out terrorism in Pakistan, Pakistan suffered a lot due to terrorism, if foreign money comes to Pakistan, Pakistan will be prosperous, People are sending their money abroad, the government is imposing taxes on the people, all of Pakistan’s money goes to Dubai, government should bring back the money sent to Dubai, Pakistani citizens send the money they earn to Dubai, Farah Gogi has established a business in Dubai, Pakistan’s army is considered one of the best in the world, elections have never been fair in the country, Mohsin Naqvi is doing a great job, Trump has a lot of his own property in Dubai, The economy is in a very bad state, Corruption is increasing day by day in the country.