National Games begin in Karachi with spectacular opening ceremony

AT FULL SWING: The opening ceremony of the National Games was being held at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi. Photo: Qaisar Kamran KARACHI: The 35th National Games were officially launched with a grand and colourful opening ceremony at the National Stadium Karachi, marking the return of Pakistan’s premier multi-sport event to the city after … Read more

Bilawal urges consensus-based approach on new provinces

Stresses decentralised economic planning, warns economy ‘cannot be run with sticks’ PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addresses a ceremony hosted by the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025. Photo: X Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for the creation of new provinces only where … Read more

UN decries global apathy in 2026 aid appeal

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Monday hit out at global “apathy” over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts. “This is a time of brutality, impunity and indifference,” UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher told reporters, condemning “the ferocity … Read more

US to allow Nvidia H200 chip shipments to China, Trump says

US ends chip-sale debate, but China’s push to avoid American tech clouds prospects for new deals China hawks in Washington warn that advanced AI chips could accelerate Beijing’s military capabilities, the reason the Biden administration first imposed export limits. PHOTO: PIXABAY The United States will allow exports of Nvidia’s H200 processors—its second-most advanced artificial intelligence … Read more