Pakistan

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that the artificial intelligence market may be entering a bubble, likening the current frenzy around AI to the dot-com boom of the late 1990s. In comments reported by The Verge on Friday, Altman said, “Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overexcited about AI? My opinion is yes. Is AI …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy has suffered massive losses amounting to Rs822 billion as a result of the recent devastating floods, which have affected more than 6.5 million people across 70 districts of the country. According to official documents from the Ministry of Planning and the Economic Affairs Division, the agriculture and infrastructure sectors are among the hardest hit by the disaster. …

Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations with the United States over a landmark defense pact, with hopes of finalizing the deal during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s expected visit to the White House next month, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The potential agreement would mirror the recent U.S.–Qatar defense pact, under which Washington pledged …

F1® Allwyn Global Community Award trophy presented to Shane Woods from winning local community initiative Girlstart at the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025 in Austin, Texas First US F1® Allwyn Global Community Award presented to Austin STEM for girls initiative Girlstart receives a €100,000 donation from Allwyn to support its mission to empower girls to explore STEM …

CAIRO/TEL AVIV: Israel said on Thursday it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of a U.S.-mediated ceasefire. A dispute over the return of hostages’ bodies held by Hamas threatens to derail the truce and other unresolved elements …

Islamabad: Talks between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan are set to take place today in Doha, the capital of Qatar. According to a report by the British broadcaster, details released from the Taliban’s official social media accounts confirm that a delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by Defense Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, will meet with several Pakistani …

Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti, one of the most prominent Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, was allegedly beaten unconscious by Israeli prison guards during a transfer between facilities last month, according to claims made by his family. Barghouti, 66, is serving multiple life sentences for orchestrating deadly attacks during the Second Intifada. His family alleges that on 14 September, while …

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the recent improvement in Pakistan’s credit rating by global agency S&P Global reflects international recognition of the government’s ongoing economic reforms. Terming the development a positive sign for Pakistan’s economic direction, the finance minister thanked the S&P Global delegation during their meeting in Islamabad. The meeting discussed Pakistan’s economic situation, reform measures, and …

First look of Chery Tiggo 8 CSH PHEV in Pakistan ahead of launch Car lovers in Pakistan have something new to look forward to, as pictures circulating online show that the Chery Tiggo 8 Ultimate CSH PHEV has arrived at a local Master Group facility. This suggests that the brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV may soon be launched in Pakistan, …

MQM delegation meets PM Shehbaz Sharif MQM delegation met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss development projects in Sindh’s urban areas. The delegation included Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Aminul Haque, Farooq Sattar, Javed Hanif, and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori. According to sources, the meeting focused on progress related to federal government-funded development initiatives in Sindh’s cities. Discussions were also held …