Pakistan, China resolve to strengthen bilateral ties as Dar meets Chinese ambassador – Pakistan
Pakistan and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday, the Foreign Office said. A day earlier, the FO rejected “baseless and unfounded” allegations targeting Pakistan’s commitment to China’s policies, stressing that Beijing continued to […]
Rakhi Sawant reveals ‘Islamic wedding’ plans in Pakistan
Listen to article Rakhi Sawant, the Bollywood actor and model known for her candid and bold persona, has revealed her intention to marry in Pakistan, citing the positive responses she received during her recent visit. In an exclusive interview with Times of India, Sawant shared her thoughts on cross-border marriages and the possibility of finding love in […]
DeepSeek sparks global AI sell-off, Nvidia loses about $593bn of value – Business
Investors sold technology stocks across the globe on Monday as they worried that the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model would threaten the dominance of current AI leaders like Nvidia, shaving $592.7 billion off the chipmaker’s market value. Last week, Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a free AI assistant that it says uses […]
SBP governor announces timeline for new currency notes
Listen to article State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed announced that new design currency notes are awaiting cabinet approval, with the first release expected by the end of 2025. He shared the news during a press conference on Monday while announcing the revised policy rate. Addressing the progress, Ahmed said, “As per the announcement last year, SBP is […]
DeepSeek sparks global AI selloff, Nvidia loses about $593bn of value – Business
Investors sold technology stocks across the globe on Monday as they worried that the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model would threaten the dominance of current AI leaders like Nvidia, shaving $592.7 billion off the chipmaker’s market value. Last week, Chinese startup DeepSeek launched a free AI assistant that it says uses […]
Jasprit Bumrah named ICC Men’s 2024 Cricketer of the Year
Listen to article India’s pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been honored as the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday, a day after he won the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year award. Bumrah, 31, capped off an outstanding year by finishing as the top wicket-taker in […]
Senate approves contentious Peca amendments bill as journalists walk out in protest – Pakistan
The Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) Bill, 2025, amid a walkout by journalists from the press gallery and protests by the opposition. The amendments adds Section 26(A) to Peca, which seeks to penalise perpetrators of “fake news” online. It says anyone who intentionally spreads, displays, or […]
Imran Khan accepts Gandapur’s resignation as PTI K-P President
Listen to article Imran Khan, Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has formally accepted the resignation of Ali Amin Gandapur as the president of PTI Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P). Gandapur’s resignation, which was submitted as per the directives of PTI’s founder, was approved by Imran Khan. This move comes just days after Gandapur was replaced by Junaid Akbar as […]
‘My doors remain open’: NA Speaker urges govt, opposition to continue talks amid PTI’s absence from 4th round – Pakistan
After the PTI called off dialogue with the government, National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday said his doors remain open, and expressed hopes that the government and the opposition would hold talks to find a way forward. Talks between the government and the PTI commenced in the last week of December to bring […]
Senate approves Peca amendments bill as journalists walk out in protest – Pakistan
The Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) Bill, 2025, amid a walkout by journalists from the press gallery and protests by the opposition. The amendments adds Section 26(A) to Peca, which seeks to penalise perpetrators of “fake news” online. It says anyone who intentionally spreads, displays, or […]