Pakistan begins drafting first national medical devices policy to boost local manufacturing

Wasim Akram shared a message advising people aged over 50 on mobile phone and social media use. Akram stated that this is special for 50+ that they should use WhatsApp, social media and their phones the correct way.

The former cricketer noted that individuals should not feel obliged to send good morning messages to everyone daily. Akram suggested that shorter clips of around 2 minutes are more suitable for many viewers than 30-minute-long videos.

Users are urged not to remain available on WhatsApp around the clock. Replying to a message 5 minutes later is acceptable, according to the advice.

Akram stated he still checks and forwards messages but prefers to keep things under control.

Walmart is selling the digital version of Pikmin 4 for the Nintendo Switch at a discounted price of $39.88. This offer reduces the cost of the game by $20.11 compared to its standard retail price.

The current Switch title features a dog companion that assists the player. Nintendo announced that a version of Pikmin 4 for the Switch 2 will debut on 12 November 2026.

Polished visuals define the upcoming Switch 2 release, which also introduces a new mode titled Dandori Academy. Voice commands for the dog companion are included in the next-generation version.

The Switch 2 Edition of Pikmin 4 will retail for $69.99. Players have the option to upgrade to the Switch 2 version for a fee of $10.

Taylor Swift performed a four-song set with a full band on 17 October at the Academy Museum 6th Annual Gala. The singer performed "I Knew It, I Knew You," a track from the Pixar film Toy Story 5.

This specific song is in contention for the 2027 Oscars and several Grammy categories, including song of the year, film soundtrack, and country. Swift previously performed the song live at the Grammy Museum and during a private Ross House FYC showcase.

A backing crew of four singers, two sax players, one guitarist, one bassist, one keyboard player, and one drummer accompanied her. Notable attendees at the gala included Sabrina Carpenter, Cara Delevingne, Charlize Theron, and Elle Fanning.

Other guests present at the event were Conan O’Brian, Colman Domingo, Joan Cusack, Eli Roth, John Carpenter, Hannah Waddingham, and Dakota.

Foreign investors injected $188 million into Pakistan’s domestic bonds during the first nine days of October. Treasury bills drew $78 million of this capital, while Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) attracted $110 million.

The United Arab Emirates contributed $50 million to T-bills and $80 million to PIBs during the period. Bahrain also participated by investing $10 million in T-bills and $30 million in PIBs.

Outflows from foreign investors reached $38.16 million over the same nine-day window. Since the start of the current fiscal year, total foreign investment in domestic government securities has reached $656 million.

Cumulative investment in PIBs has reached $404 million, while T-bills have seen $252 million in total funding since the fiscal year began. Analysts suggest that Pakistanis residing and operating businesses in the Gulf might be moving a portion of their liquid assets into the country.

Jad Abumrad created and hosted Dolly Parton’s America, which won a Peabody Award alongside his other production, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. Abumrad also founded Radiolab before retiring from the show in 2022.

Latif Nasser and Lulu Miller assumed leadership of the podcast following his departure. Vanderbilt University now employs Abumrad as a distinguished research professor.

The creator manages his daily schedule using the Fantastical calendar app and the Alfred app. Digital habits for Abumrad include keeping 14 tabs open at once.

His personal collection features a butterfly knife and a 1997 Motorola flip phone. Abumrad recently purchased an original pressing of John Coltrane’s Blue Train with his son about one month ago.

He once played Donkey Kong at a Kroger store.

Rajab Butt appeared on Ahmed Ali Butt's podcast on 15 October and made disparaging comments regarding Durefishan Saleem. During the appearance, Butt referred to the actress as "ras malai" and "gol matol".

The content creator, who maintains over 9,000,000 YouTube subscribers and 3,000,000 Instagram followers, also claimed his vlogs attract more viewers than the dramas of Sehar Khan. Sehar Khan publicly called out Butt for his remarks.

Last month, Butt faced criticism for making an inappropriate joke about child sexual abuse during a TikTok Live session with Zaid Ali. He subsequently apologised for those TikTok Live comments following a wave of backlash on social media.

Legal issues have previously targeted Butt for promoting online gambling applications, hurting religious sentiments, and the unlawful custody of a lion cub.

Dancing With the Stars is benching Val Chmerkovskiy after the professional dancer made a joke about judge Carrie Ann Inaba. The social media post was deleted following the incident.

Carrie Ann Inaba commented on her own Instagram regarding the situation. Inaba faced constant booing and criticism from the ballroom audience during Season 34, while Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli did not receive similar treatment.

Jenna Dewan will still perform during dedication week despite the changes. Dewan will be paired with Alan Bersten for the performance.

Bersten was previously eliminated in week 3 of the competition. The duo will perform a Viennese waltz to the song “Unchained Melody.”

This specific dance is dedicated to the mother of Jenna Dewan.