Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to review the Revitalisation of Peshawar Plan, aimed at modernising the provincial capital’s urban infrastructure, enhancing civic services, and preserving its rich heritage. The meeting examined proposed initiatives in detail and decided to form a special committee to ensure […]
Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms said. However, analysts warned the deal could fall foul of regulators at a time of fierce technological rivalry between Washington and Beijing. Exceeding the capabilities of AI chatbots […]
The government has approved an additional budget for the military to procure bullet-proof vehicles for the transportation of schoolchildren in the restive province of Balochistan. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet approved an additional supplementary allocation of Rs2.1 billion for the purchase of these vehicles. According to an official handout issued by the Ministry […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday travelled to Rahim Yar Khan and held a meeting with the UAE president at Sheikh Zayed Palace, in a development that seems to be linked to the ongoing tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over Yemen. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan already had a bilateral meeting with the […]
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has disposed of a writ petition filed by Afghan students seeking protection from being excluded in the admission process at Khyber Medical University (KMU), directing the petitioners to submit Afghan passports, Pakistani visa and other required documents within one month. The court ruled, in case the students fail to provide the […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displays record-setting rally as it appears well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by improving sentiment and sustained liquidity, as it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday. The market began the session on a strong footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day high of 174,805.16 in early trading. However, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning […]
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. The warning marked Riyadh’s strongest language yet against Abu Dhabi, as […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia’s strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on […]
After an eleven year gap Pakistan Idol has returned to television, positioning itself as a platform for undiscovered talent from across the country and a test of whether a reality show in Pakistan can deliver on merit. The second season brings together contestants from cities such as Sukkur, Multan and Karachi, many of whom are […]
Egypt rested all their key players but still kept up their unbeaten run at the Africa Cup of Nations, drawing 0-0 with Angola on Monday to finish their Group B campaign on seven points. Egypt had already confirmed top spot in the group before kickoff, allowing them the luxury of making 11 changes from their […]