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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the ban on entry of Indian aircraft in Pakistan airspace for another term. The new restrictions came into effect at 3:20 pm on Friday — July 18 — and will continue till 4:59 am of August 24, according to the Pakistan Standard Time. According to a statement issued by the Pakistan … Read more
[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has assured US-based Google that it will be exempt from the newly imposed 5% digital tax, and parts of the company’s income will be taxed at even two-thirds reduced rates, further reducing the country’s earnings from foreign firms operating locally. The clarification, given by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to … Read more
US President Donald Trump said on Friday up to five jets were shot down during recent Pakistan-India hostilities that began after an April attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with the situation calming after a ceasefire in May. Trump, who made his remarks at a dinner with some Republican US lawmakers at … Read more
[President Trump’s plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on Russian goods could raise the cost of urea, a key fertilizer in corn and other row crops.
Natasha Lavoie’s phone number appeared on a T-shirt sold online that advertised a fictitious missing cat. She can’t stop the calls from coming.
WhatsApp is rolling out new features designed to make video calls more engaging and fun. The messaging app has introduced filters and backgrounds, allowing users to add a personal touch to their video calls, whether it’s a one-on-one conversation or a group call. Although these features are already available on competitor apps like Zoom, WhatsApp … Read more
Pakistan’s Drug Regulatory Authority (DRAP) has granted Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) permission to produce custom 3D-printed PEEK implants, advancing the hospital as the first in Pakistan to locally manufacture these specialised implants. This approval enables AKUH to address complex bone reconstruction needs in patients, particularly for facial and skull fractures, through tailored, biocompatible implants. … Read more
Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released on Wednesday, as per AFP. AI companions – chatbots designed for personal conversations rather than simple task completion – are available on platforms … Read more
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford for the transfer of Bryan Mbeumo, with the deal reportedly worth upto £71 million altogether. The Cameroon international could undergo his medical at Old Trafford before joining the squad for their pre-season tour of the United States, which is set to depart on Tuesday, 22 July. Mbeumo, 25, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Saturday agreed to establish joint working groups (JWGs) aimed at strengthening bilateral connectivity and elevating their relationship into a strategic economic partnership focused on rail and trade infrastructure. The announcement followed a high-level meeting held at the Ministry of Railways, with Minister of State for Railways and Finance Bilal Azhar … Read more
