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inDrive, in partnership with CIRCLE Women Association and Tech Valley, is providing free STEM and AI training to over 750 children of its driver community across Pakistan.

From coding and app development to digital literacy and generative AI, the initiative is equipping young minds with the skills to shape tomorrow’s digital world.

November 9, 2026 inDrive, in partnership with CIRCLE Women Association and Tech Valley, is providing free STEM and AI training to over 750 children of its driver community across Pakistan. From coding and app development to digital literacy and generative AI, the initiative is equipping young minds with the skills to shape tomorrow’s digital world.

🚨 Video shows the moment the protective bund of the under-construction Tunnel-5 at the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Project collapsed, sending a sudden surge of water from the dam’s reservoir.

According to reports, an emergency has been declared, construction work has been suspended and workers have been directed to move to safer areas.

No loss of life was reported.

November 9, 2026 🚨 Video shows the moment the protective bund of the under-construction Tunnel-5 at the Tarbela Dam 5th Extension Project collapsed, sending a sudden surge of water from the dam’s reservoir. According to reports, an emergency has been declared, construction work has been suspended and workers have been directed to move to safer areas. No loss of life was reported.

A viral video has shown a woman confronting Mehboob Ahmed, an assistant professor at the Government College University (GCU) Lahore, for allegedly blackmailing and extorting her daughter with explicit photographs.

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November 9, 2026 A viral video has shown a woman confronting Mehboob Ahmed, an assistant professor at the Government College University (GCU) Lahore, for allegedly blackmailing and extorting her daughter with explicit photographs. For more, head over to the link in bio or visit thecurrent.pk ⁠ 🔗⁠ ⁠

Islamabad came alive with color, adventure, and national pride! 🇵🇰

Over three days, the capital hosted the Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 at F-9 Park, the Pakistan Sports Complex, and Margalla Hills. Visitors enjoyed paragliding, hot-air balloon rides, traditional Neza Bazi, and a spectacular fireworks display, all showing the world a lively and welcoming Pakistan.

November 8, 2026 Islamabad came alive with color, adventure, and national pride! 🇵🇰 Over three days, the capital hosted the Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 at F-9 Park, the Pakistan Sports Complex, and Margalla Hills. Visitors enjoyed paragliding, hot-air balloon rides, traditional Neza Bazi, and a spectacular fireworks display, all showing the world a lively and welcoming Pakistan.

What makes content creators such valuable partners for brands?

According to Faisal Razi, Director Marketing at EBM, it's their ability to bring unique perspectives, humour and authentic storytelling to their content.

Speaking at the EBM Pakistan Influencer Awards 2026, he highlighted how these qualities make creator-led content more meaningful and engaging for audiences, encouraging brands to explore collaborations with influencers.

November 8, 2026 What makes content creators such valuable partners for brands? According to Faisal Razi, Director Marketing at EBM, it's their ability to bring unique perspectives, humour and authentic storytelling to their content. Speaking at the EBM Pakistan Influencer Awards 2026, he highlighted how these qualities make creator-led content more meaningful and engaging for audiences, encouraging brands to explore collaborations with influencers.

Now open: ParkView City Lahore's Second Entrance!

Getting in just got easier. Residents and visitors can now enter directly from Main Multan Road, with smoother travel and better connectivity every day.

Meet The Boulevard.

A 200-foot-wide, 10-lane commercial strip with 400 feet of frontage, offering commercial plots in 5 Marla, 8 Marla, and 1 Kanal sizes.

Backed by a community of 10,000+ families and non-stop development, ParkView City Lahore keeps raising the bar for modern living.

Big roads. Bigger opportunities.

@parkviewcitylahore

November 8, 2026 Now open: ParkView City Lahore's Second Entrance! Getting in just got easier. Residents and visitors can now enter directly from Main Multan Road, with smoother travel and better connectivity every day. Meet The Boulevard. A 200-foot-wide, 10-lane commercial strip with 400 feet of frontage, offering commercial plots in 5 Marla, 8 Marla, and 1 Kanal sizes. Backed by a community of 10,000+ families and non-stop development, ParkView City Lahore keeps raising the bar for modern living. Big roads. Bigger opportunities. @parkviewcitylahore

November 7, 2026 Behind the scenes at Lahore Raviera! (Part 2) Join us for a brand new episode of The Current Life as we explore the vision of Pakistan’s only riverfront destination and the future of Ravi. Hit subscribe for more! 🔔 @rudapakistan @lahoreraviera

November 7, 2026 Behind the scenes at Lahore Raviera! (Part 1) Join us for a brand new episode of The Current Life as we explore the vision of Pakistan’s only riverfront destination and the future of Ravi. Hit subscribe for more! 🔔 @rudapakistan @lahoreraviera

Pakistan's entertainment habits are changing, with audiences increasingly turning towards digital content creators and influencers, says Faisal Razi, Director Marketing at EBM.

Speaking at the Sooper Creator Lounge during the EBM Pakistan Influencer Awards 2026, he highlighted the growing role of content creators in shaping entertainment and audience engagement.

November 6, 2026 Pakistan's entertainment habits are changing, with audiences increasingly turning towards digital content creators and influencers, says Faisal Razi, Director Marketing at EBM. Speaking at the Sooper Creator Lounge during the EBM Pakistan Influencer Awards 2026, he highlighted the growing role of content creators in shaping entertainment and audience engagement.

🚨 NO HONOUR IN KILLING

Chilling details have emerged in the murder case of the young Skardu couple and their two children as the woman's brother boasts of, and defends, his family's actions in a viral video.

November 6, 2026 🚨 NO HONOUR IN KILLING Chilling details have emerged in the murder case of the young Skardu couple and their two children as the woman's brother boasts of, and defends, his family's actions in a viral video.