Anthropic mulls releasing new AI model
Launch to counter OpenAI pressure, follows call for slowdown due to safety concerns Jacob Coxon leaves the AI industry after working on pretraining AI models at Anthropic. AFP NEW YORK: Anthropic is considering rolling out a new AI model to counter OpenAI’s momentum since its launch of GPT-6 Astra, according to sources, ahead of an […]
SECP clears adjudication cases backlog
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) disposed of 98% of its adjudication caseload, issuing decisions in 573 cases and imposing penalties exceeding Rs4.73 billion for violations of the Companies Act and other applicable laws. Following the appointment of SECP Chairman Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu, the commission further strengthened its adjudication functions. Of […]
Ten days that changed the course of AI
AI is hailed for transforming industries, but insiders say once-theoretical doomsday risks are now tangible The words “AI Artificial Intelligence,” a keyboard and a robotic hand are shown in this illustration created on June 5, 2026. REUTERS For years, the race to build ever-more powerful artificial intelligence followed a well-worn Silicon Valley principle: move fast […]
Twin cities admins on toes as four long marches loom
Containers placed in Islamabad to seal the capital’s Red Zone as protesters are expected to head towards the federal capital following announcements by political parties. SCREENGRAB Four separate calls for long marches within seven days, from Sunday, September 20-27, have put the government, administration and police in a difficult situation, with authorities deciding to close […]
CNN, MS NOW journalists denied access to White House after Trump announces ban
White House Correspondents’ Association president says group ‘stands in defence of our colleagues’ US President Donald Trump in his Oval office. PHOTO: REUTERS Journalists from news channels CNN and MS NOW were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, one day after President Donald Trump announced that those news channels, along with website […]
CM Afridi meets opposition leaders as PTI readies for Sept 27 protest
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi meets National Assembly opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Senate opposition leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas in Islamabad on Saturday. SCREENGRAB As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) steps up preparations for its nationwide September 27 protest, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday held meetings with opposition leaders to discuss the […]
Japan’s emperor opens Asian Games
Pakistan’s contingent joins opening ceremony as competition gets underway in the quadrennial spectacle The cauldron is lit at the end of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya. Photo: AFP The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan’s emperor on Saturday following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacle that has […]
IMF tells EU ministers AI could boost growth but increase economic strains
IMF says 60% of workers in advanced Europe face AI exposure, with some gains and others risking job losses The International Monetary Fund logo is seen during the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, U.S., April 21, 2017. REUTERS Artificial intelligence could lift European productivity by about 1% over five years, but risks widening inequality, […]
Hammad Azhar’s mother, wife move LHC for access during 21-day physical remand
The petitioners express concern over PTI leader’s safety, well-being, and lawful treatment in custody Hammad Azhar. PHOTO: FILE LAHORE: The mother and wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar on Saturday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC), seeking permission for access and visitation by family and legal counsel during the suspect’s 21-day physical remand. […]
Mustafa Kamal says 18th Amendment created ‘four countries’ instead of empowering provinces
Says it has ‘completely liberated’ Sindh, PPP receiving Rs2.5 billion annually from the federal treasury Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal conducting a press conference at the MQM-P headquarters in Bahadurabad, Karachi on September 19, 2026. Photo: Express Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said the 18th Amendment had created […]