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The AI era is giving fracking a second act, a surprising twist for an industry that, even during its early 2010s boom years, was blamed by climate advocates for poisoned water tables, man-made earthquakes, and the stubborn persistence of fossil fuels. AI companies are building massive data centers near major gas-production sites, often generating their own power by tapping directly …

(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 18th Oct, 2025) AL DHAFRA,17th October, 2025 (WAM) – Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the fourth edition of Al Dhafra Dates Festival and Auction, organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, was launched in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi. The festival, …

(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 18th Oct, 2025) WASHINTON, 17th October, 2025 (WAM) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects AI to be one of potential accelerators of global productivity growth. ‘’We at the Fund expect real gains, but our estimates are in a wide range—a global productivity growth uplift of 0.1–0.8 percentage points per year,” said …

(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 18th Oct, 2025) BRUSSELS, 17th October, 2025 (WAM) – The euro area annual inflation rate was 2.2% in September 2025, up from 2.0% in August. A year earlier, the rate was 1.7%. European Union annual inflation was 2.6% in September 2025, up from 2.4% in August. A year earlier, the rate was …

Trump Says He Could Easily Make Peace Between Pakistan-Afghanistan Former US President Donald Trump said it would be “very easy” for him to broker a ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan if needed, adding that Pakistan’s prime minister told him he had helped stop a war between Pakistan and India. Trump said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him, “I brought about …

The Department of Energy said Thursday that it had finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade around 5,000 miles of transmission lines. The grid upgrades would ease the flow of electricity in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. The project, which will address lines owned by American Electric Power, won’t add any new routes, but it will help …

Silicon Valley’s rule? It’s not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it’s becoming clearer who the industry thinks should shape AI development.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how the line between innovation and responsibility is getting blurrier, plus what …

(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 17th Oct, 2025) ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2025 (WAM) – : Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, the CISM International Scientific Symposium will begin (Monday 20 October) in Abu Dhabi, gathering senior military officials, …

South Africa continued their commanding run in the Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets with 31 balls to spare at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday, October 17. This victory marked the Proteas’ fourth consecutive win, following a shaky start where they were bowled out for just 69 against England. The triumph propels South …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to advocate for US-supplied Tomahawk cruise missiles during today’s White House meeting with President Donald Trump, viewing them as a means to extend Kyiv’s reach deep into Russian territory and incentivise Moscow toward a negotiated resolution. Such capabilities would surpass limitations of existing Western arms like ATACMS, which are capped at 300 kilometres, potentially …

EXPERT OPINION — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is ready to do business with President Donald Trump. Over the past few years, Mr. Kim has burnished his credentials as a world leader, well-prepared for a fourth substantive meeting with Mr. Trump. Mr. Kim’s recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the new mutual defense treaty with the Russian …

Pakistan, UAE sign deal for privatization of First Women Bank under G2G framework Under the G2G (government-to-government) framework, the United Arab Emirates’ International Holding Company (IHC) and the Government of Pakistan have signed an agreement for the privatization of the First Women Bank Limited (FWBL). According to the agreement, 82.64% of the bank’s shares will be sold for $14.6 million. …