Microsoft launches AI agent with pay-as-you-go pricing – Tech
Microsoft is changing how it charges for its software for the first time in two decades, moving to bill customers with a pay-as-you-go model each time they use its new AI agent. The change, prompted by the soaring cost of artificial intelligence, came Tuesday as the company launched Copilot Cowork — an AI “agent” that […]
Trump open to congressional review of Iran deal as lawmakers seek details – World
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled his willingness to submit the recently negotiated Iran agreement to Congress for review, as lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers demanded access to a deal whose full terms remain closely guarded. Speaking during a meeting with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan […]
Aurangzeb terms Asaan Tax scheme for traders a ‘paradigm shift’ – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday termed the launch of the Asaan Tax scheme for traders a “paradigm shift”, adding that the government had to start somewhere in its efforts to widen the tax net. In an interview on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Aurangzeb said: “We kept the tax rate at 1pc for traders […]
Aurangzeb terms Asaan Tax scheme for traders a ‘paradigm shift’ – Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday termed the launch of the Asaan Tax scheme for traders a “paradigm shift”, adding that the government had to start somewhere in its efforts to widen the tax net. In an interview on Geo News programme ‘Capital Talk’, Aurangzeb said: “We kept the tax rate at 1pc for traders […]
Naqvi vows crackdown on sectarian content online as Muharram Peace Committee meets in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State for Interior Tallal Chaudhry on Tuesday chaired a special meeting of the Paigham-i-Aman Committee to discuss arrangements for Muharram and measures to curb sectarian incitement. Muharram is a month of mourning, observed in particular by Shia Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the Battle of Karbala in […]
India blocks Telegram before retest exam to curb cheating – Tech
India blocked access to the Telegram messenger app on Tuesday ahead of a retest of a nationwide medical college entrance examination, following a scandal last month over a question paper leak. The failure of the hugely competitive exam, along with a separate marking fiasco in high school tests, sparked outrage and fuelled youth protests demanding […]
Four independents join Aleem Khan’s Istehkam-i-Pakistan Party in Gilgit-Baltistan – Pakistan
GILGIT: Four independent candidates, who recently won in their constituencies, joined the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) after a meeting with party president Abdul Aleem Khan. The members include Anwar Ali, elected from GBA-23 Ghanche-II; Dr Asad Shafiq, elected from GBA-24 Ghanche-III; Muhammad Dilpazeer, elected from GBA-15 Diamer-I; and Aman Ali Amir, elected from GBA-21 Ghizer. Khan, […]
Punjab finance minister presents ‘people-friendly’ budget in assembly – Pakistan
Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtabaur Rehman presented the provincial budget on Tuesday after the cabinet approved a people-friendly Rs5.34 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, provincial ministers and MPAs are attending the session. Earlier today, CM Maryam approved a “people-friendly” Rs5.34 trillion provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 […]
SpaceX locks in $60 billion Cursor deal to close gap with rivals in AI coding race
Capitalising on that interest is crucial for SpaceX, which pitched investors a $28.5 trillion market, much from AI SpaceX logo and Elon Musk silhouette are seen in this illustration taken, December 19, 2022. REUTERS Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is buying the startup behind the popular AI coding agent Cursor, Anysphere, for $60 billion in an all-stock […]
5 suspected terrorists killed during intelligence-based operation in Attock: CTD – Pakistan
ATTOCK: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday said that it had killed five alleged terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the border area of Mankor, a remote locality in Attock district’s Jand tehsil. According to a CTD spokesperson, security personnel launched the operation after receiving credible intelligence regarding the presence and activities of terrorists […]