PM Shehbaz assures US investor delegation of business-friendly environment – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to facilitating foreign investors by ensuring a conducive business environment, streamlined processes and robust institutional support. A press release from the Prime Minister’s Office said the premier underscored Pakistan’s unique appeal as a global investment destination during a meeting in Islamabad today with a […]
Why I support Trump’s immigration policy
Listen to article “You are not a real lawyer — University of American Samoa for Christ sake, an online course? What a joke! I worked to get where I am and you take these shortcuts and suddenly you are my peer — I committed my life to this. You don’t slide into it like a cheap pair of slippers.” […]
Is Iran shifting its Capital?
Listen to article There has been news that Iran is planning to shift its capital from Tehran in the north to another, yet to be decided location, in the southern coastal region of Makran. The move is under active consideration ‘apparently’ for geo-economic and environmental reasons, as Tehran has no port hence no maritime trade potential being […]
Age of deepfakes means internet users must be more alert than ever, experts urge – World
Breakneck evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) tools able to generate convincing text, images and even live video is enabling ever smarter and more targeted scams, cybersecurity experts told AFP, urging internet users to raise their guard. In recent weeks a high-profile “romance scam” in France, in which a woman forked over €830,000, or fake donation […]
WATCH: Netflix releases trailer for ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan’
Listen to article Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for its upcoming documentary series, The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan, set to premiere on 7 February 2025. The series delves into the intense cricket rivalry between the two nations, exploring its historical, cultural, and emotional dimensions. The trailer showcases insights from iconic cricketers, including Virender Sehwag, Sourav […]
More Indians losing hope of improved quality of life under Modi: survey – World
A survey showed that more Indians are becoming less hopeful about their quality of life as stagnant wages and higher living costs cloud future prospects, in disappointing news for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of this week’s annual budget. More than 37 per cent of respondents in a pre-budget survey said they expect the overall […]
Left-behind US weapons in Afghanistan fueling terror attacks in Pakistan: FO
Listen to article Foreign Office has expressed serious concerns over the advanced military equipment left behind in Afghanistan following the US troop withdrawal in August 2021, which has reportedly been used by terrorist groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in attacks on Pakistani soil. FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan highlighted the safety risks posed by these weapons, […]
President Zardari assents to Peca amendment law despite journalists’ calls to desist – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari assented to the much-debated changes to the country’s cybercrime laws on Wednesday despite calls by journalists and media bodies to not sign off on the law. The development comes a day after the Senate passed amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2016, triggering protests across the country by […]
Govt removes Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir as DG FIA – Pakistan
The government removed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir from his position on Wednesday amid ongoing action against other officials of the watchdog. According to a notification by the Cabinet Secretariat, Jahangir, a BS-21 officer of the Interior Division was transferred and posted as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the […]
FIA DG removed from role amid action against other officials – Pakistan
The government removed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General Ahmed Ishaq Jahangir from his position on Wednesday amid ongoing action against other officials of the watchdog. According to a notification by the Cabinet Secretariat, Jahangir, a BS-21 officer of the Interior Division was transferred and posted as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the […]