Pakistan

The Chinese technology giant ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has reportedly paused the worldwide rollout of its highly anticipated AI video-generation system Seedance 2.0, after a wave of copyright disputes erupted with major Hollywood studios. The decision comes as concerns intensified over whether the powerful AI model may have been trained using copyrighted characters and film material without proper …

Pakistan’s armed forces have released a video showing successful airstrikes carried out in Afghanistan under Operation Ghazab-lil-Haq, according to security sources. The strikes were conducted on the night between March 14 and 15, targeting hideouts and military facilities linked to Afghan Taliban and militants described as Fitna al-Khawarij, the sources said. Security officials stated that Pakistani forces effectively destroyed technical …

For years, they have dragged Afghanistan into security problems and geopolitical games. Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, said on Friday during a ceremony commemorating the 31st anniversary of the killing of Abdul Ali Mazari, the former leader of the Islamic Unity Party of Afghanistan, that the Taliban have sacrificed the people of Afghanistan in …

Costs of vehicle registration, fitness tests, and token taxes will be fully covered by the government. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has officially launched Pakistan’s first E-Taxi Scheme. The initiative is part of the province’s e-mobility plan aimed at modernizing public transport and reducing urban smog. The programme also seeks to create employment opportunities for young people and women. …

WASHINGTON:  US President Donald Trump has warned of continued military action around the Strait of Hormuz, saying several countries could join the United States in efforts to keep the vital shipping route open. In a statement shared on social media, Trump repeated his claim that Iran’s military capabilities had been significantly weakened but cautioned that Tehran could still launch limited …

Apple is set to launch its new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models this September 2026. According to recent reports, the company is focusing more on performance and camera technology rather than major design changes this year. Smaller ‘Dynamic Island’ The Dynamic Island, first introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, is expected to shrink by up to 35 percent. …

Google Maps has introduced a new AI-powered 3D feature to make travel easier for its users. With this feature, drivers will be able to understand routes more clearly using 3D images. The artificial intelligence technology will also help in better identifying roads and spotting potential obstacles along the way. In addition, Google has launched the “Ask Maps” feature, which interacts …

Each electric bike is priced at Rs 175,000, with the provincial government providing a 30% subsidy of Rs 52,500 per unit. QUETTA: Under the vision of Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, the Balochistan government has launched an Electric Bike Scheme aimed at empowering youth and women across the province. Each electric bike is priced at Rs 175,000, with the provincial …

The federal government on Friday approved changes to some features of the “Markup Subsidy and Risk Sharing Scheme for Affordable Housing Finance” in an effort to promote affordable housing in the country. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Works, the changes were made after a decision by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), which was later …

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke via telephone with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi. BEIJING: China has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to move toward an immediate ceasefire and resolve their differences through dialogue. According to a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke via telephone with Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi. Wang …