Musk-led group makes $97.4bn bid for control of OpenAI – Business
A consortium led by Elon Musk said on Monday it has offered $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, another salvo in the billionaire’s fight to block the artificial intelligence (AI) startup from transitioning to a for-profit firm. Musk’s bid is likely to ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over […]
Govt announces discounted sugar prices for Ramadan
Listen to article Federal Minister for Industry and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has announced that sugar will be available at discounted prices in every district during Ramadan. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Industry and Production, a meeting of the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Rana […]
Trump floats Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’ ahead of Zelensky-Vance meeting – World
US President Donald Trump floated the idea that Ukraine “may be Russian someday”, as his Vice President JD Vance gears up to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky later this week. Pushing for an end to the nearly three-year war with Russia, Trump discussed the conflict in an interview with broadcaster Fox News that aired on […]
Deputy PM Dar meets Etisalat CEO, invites company to invest more in Pakistan’s telecom sector – Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday met the United Arab Emirates (UAE)‘s e&, formely known as Etisalat, chief executive and invited the company to invest more in the country’s telecom sector. PTCL’s management is with ‘e&’, which has 26 per cent of the shares. The largest shareholding of 62pc is with […]
Key info for fans attending matches at National Stadium
Listen to article Cricket fans attending the upcoming Tri-Nation Series and Champions Trophy matches at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi are advised to follow essential guidelines for a smooth experience. According to DIG Security and Emergency Services Division, Maqsood Ahmed Memon, parking arrangements have been made for vehicles and motorcycles at the nearby China Ground. Vehicles […]
Local IT firms sign deals in Riyadh – Business
KARACHI: Pakistani IT companies have attracted numerous international companies from various sectors and cut investment deals at LEAP 2025, the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) said on Monday. The association said that over 100 Pakistani IT companies with over 1,000 delegates are attending the tech conference in Riyadh, which brings innovators and experts from all […]
120 Starlink satellites burn Up in January 2025, creating stunning meteor showers
Listen to article A surge in reentries of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites has sparked concerns over their environmental impact, as 120 satellites burned up upon reentry in January 2025 alone. This marks an increase in the frequency of artificial meteor showers caused by the decommissioning of first-generation Starlink satellites. According to Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard […]
Fear, shock shroud Tirah after killing of abducted traders – Pakistan
KHYBER: The killing of abducted Tirah traders’ leader Haji Sher Mohammad and his colleague on February 4 by proscribed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has largely dampened the spirits of locals with most of them remaining in a state of constant fear and shock since the occurrence of the gruesome incident. Local sources told this scribe that […]
Transporters protest, block entry points after trucks set on fire in Karachi
Listen to article Transporters in Karachi have launched a protest in response to a series of incidents involving heavy vehicles being set on fire, Express News reported. Protesters blocked major city entry points, including roads leading to Port Qasim, Hub Chowki, and New Sabzi Mandi, leading to disruptions in trafficThe transporters have demanded enhanced security measures from […]
Google Messages could soon support WhatsApp video calls
Listen to article Google is preparing to introduce a highly anticipated feature for its Messages app, allowing users to make WhatsApp video calls directly from within the app. This integration will eliminate the need to switch between apps, streamlining the video-calling process and improving overall convenience for users. Currently, Google Messages only supports video calls through Google […]