Aurangzeb reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to economic growth at SCO finance meet

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to fostering regional economic cooperation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Beijing on Tuesday. The virtual address highlighted Pakistan’s ongoing dedication to advancing economic stability, prosperity, and development within the SCO framework. Senator Aurangzeb reaffirmed […]

Ukraine says it damaged Russia’s Crimea bridge with underwater explosives

Ukraine’s security service said June 3 it detonated explosives underwater against the road and rail Crimean Bridge linking Russia and the annexed Crimean peninsula, damaging key support pillars. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) stated it used 1,100 kilograms (2,420 pounds) of explosives early Tuesday morning, targeting the bridge’s underwater pillars. The 19-kilometre (12-mile) structure […]

Dolly Parton reportedly snubbed Meghan Markle by declining offer to appear on duchess’ Netflix show

Dolly Parton reportedly declined an invitation to appear on Meghan Markle’s Netflix series With Love, Meghan, according to commentary shared on a recent episode of The Nerve with Maureen Callahan. Celebrity commentator Kinsey Schofield alleged the decision was made to avoid any potential risk to Parton’s brand and public image. “Her team was livid,” Schofield […]

PTCL partners with DWP Technologies to upgrade its data centres

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider, has announced a strategic partnership with DWP Technologies to upgrade its data centre infrastructure. The collaboration, announced through a press release, will integrate software-driven Enterprise and Mid-tier storage platforms from Dell Technologies, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and scalability. A formal signing […]

Microsoft-backed Builder.ai bankrupt after ‘AI’ powered by 700 Indian engineers

A London-based artificial intelligence company valued at $1.5 billion has filed for bankruptcy after it was revealed that its much-touted ‘neural network’ was actually a workforce of more than 700 engineers based in India. Builder.ai, backed by a reported $455 million investment from Microsoft, had claimed that its AI app-building service, ‘Natasha’, could design and […]

Jazz, Qvantel announce new partnership to boost digital services

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has strengthened its strategic partnership with global Digital BSS provider Qvantel by launching new operations, services, and support centres in Islamabad and Lahore. This expansion aims to enhance Jazz’s digital infrastructure and improve service delivery to its more than 73 million mobile subscribers. The partnership, announced through a press release, […]