SECP proposes Rs5m housing loan limit
. ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed raising the maximum limit for microfinance and housing loans to Rs5 million as part of proposed amendments aimed at expanding access to finance. According to a notification released by the SECP, the proposed amendments have been issued for consultation with stakeholders. Under the […]
Minister highlights investment avenues
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh attended a dinner hosted in his honour by Pakistan American Congress President Dr Ashraf Abbasi in Houston, Texas, where Pakistani-American community leaders, business personalities, professionals and entrepreneurs were also present. Speaking to the media, Qaiser Ahmed said that the interaction provided an opportunity to […]
Norwegian parliament to question 11 ministers about Epstein-linked foreign ministry revelations
Separate probes target the revelations and corruption allegations involving former ambassador Mona Juul and others Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, who served as foreign minister from 2005 to 2012, is among those expected to appear before parliament’s control committee. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Eleven current and former Norwegian ministers are set to face parliamentary questioning for […]
Myanmar airstrike death toll hits 50 as families gather bodies
UN chief Guterres “strongly condemns” Myanmar airstrike and ongoing attacks on civilians, spokesman says A damaged motorcycle sits on the Kisapanadi Bridge following a military airstrike on a market and the bridge in Kyauktaw, Western Rakhine state, Myanmar, Sept. 28, 2026.PHOTO: AFP Families searched for bodies on Tuesday around a charred market in western Myanmar […]
Anthropic’s $518b AI buildout hinges largely on deals that cannot be canceled, filing shows
Anthropic says 80% of its compute commitments are non-cancelable as AI demand outpaces supply People visit an Anthropic booth at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, US, September 17, 2026. REUTERS Anthropic said it expects to spend at least $518 billion over a decade building AI infrastructure with six […]
News outlets ask US court to block Trump White House ban beyond 14-day order
Major news groups ask court to block Trump’s White House media ban and restore press credentials CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned by Trump few days ago. PHOTO: CNN/Getty Major news organisations asked on Tuesday a federal court to block US President Donald Trump’s White House media ban beyond an initial 14-day order, demanding […]
Somali pirates kill three Pakistanis during rescue operation
Two other crew members of Honour 25 ship also killed by pirates in operation by Somali forces A screengrab of a video shows crew members of an Indonesia-flagged vessel held hostage by Somali pirates. KARACHI: Three Pakistani sailors were among five crew members killed after Somali pirates opened indiscriminate fire on the abducted crew of […]
AI researchers warn companies rushing self-improving systems despite safety risks
AI researchers say firms should pause, while employees urge labs to curb self-improving AI plans The words “AI Safety”, a keyboard and a robotic hand in this illustration taken September 23, 2026. REUTERS Current and former OpenAI and Google DeepMind researchers warn companies are doing too little to protect the world against the potentially disastrous […]
Trump to host Zuckerberg, Anthropic’s Amodei, and other AI titans Tuesday
Trump will unveil a new America.gov website at an event attended by tech CEOs and Vice President Vance OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg chat during a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the […]
California recognises Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha as official holidays
Governor signs bill into law allowing workers to use existing paid leaves, schools to close under local agreements California State Assembly. PHOTO: FILE A bill proposing the recognition of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha as official holidays in California was signed into law, allowing workers to use existing paid leaves to observe the religious occasions. […]