Merlier wins Tour de France stage nine

CHATEAUROUX: Tim Merlier won stage nine of the Tour de France at Chateauroux on Sunday after a heroic long-range escape from Mathieu van der Poel was caught in the final kilometre. There was no change atop the overall standings with Tadej Pogacar now holding a 54sec advantage over Remco Evenepoel in second with French starlet … Read more

Cabinet okays 15% hike in EOBI pensions

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal cabinet has approved a 15% increase in pensions provided by the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI), effective from January 1, 2025, on the recommendation of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. The pension increase will be funded through the institution’s own resources, ensuring no additional burden on the national … Read more

Govt, UK lawmakers discuss diaspora-driven investment

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with members of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Pakistan at the House of Commons on Tuesday. According to an official statement, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral economic ties, enhancing parliamentary cooperation, and tapping into the potential of the 1.7 million-strong British Pakistani … Read more

Intel CEO admits it’s ‘too late’ to be competitive with AI rivals

Intel’s recent struggles in the highly competitive semiconductor market have come to a head, with the company’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, claiming that the company has fallen behind in the AI race. According to Oregon Tech, Tan confirmed internally that Intel is no longer a contender among the top 10 semiconductor companies, marking a stark contrast … Read more