US labels Afghanistan ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’ Rubio demands release of detained Americans, threatens to restrict travel on US passport Reuters
Ukraine biathlete credits ChatGPT for silver win Biathlete Maksym Murashkovskyi says ChatGPT played a key role in training and motivation Reuters
Airlines start broader fare hikes on fuel price surge, shares stabilise Airline warns more price hikes possible amid rising oil prices and travel uncertainty Reuters
Gold price drops by Rs6,500 per tola in Pakistan International rate of gold declines by $65 to reach $5,106 per ounce Business Recorder
Amid wave of kids’ online safety laws, age-checking tech comes of age AI has helped improve age-assurance technology, reducing verification costs Reuters
PDMA issues rain alert for Potohar, Murree and Galiat Northern areas to receive rainfall from March 9–11; plains may see temperature rise of 3–4°C Web Desk
KP cabinet approves work-from-home policy, vows relief amid energy crisis Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls for cutting government expenses, establishing labor shelters, and providing support to people hit by rising petrol prices Web Desk
