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. WASHINGTON: The US is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they also sign up for Beijing’s competing framework, according to a US official and an internal draft reviewed by Reuters. Washington last … Read more

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif interact during a meeting at the Presidency. PHOTO: PPI ISLAMABAD: After weeks of political friction and increasingly public differences, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday moved to draw a line under their spat, agreeing to rein in public criticism and keep … Read more

. RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Higher Education Department has approved the launch of a two-year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) programme in government colleges across the province and directed institutions to begin admissions this month. The department has also issued a formal notification outlining the programme and its fee structure. The annual fee has been fixed … Read more

K-P CM Afridi vows Sept 27 long march for Imran’s release, rejects power as party’s goal PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday declared that no power, wealth or throne could divert the party from the vision of founding chairman Imran Khan, stressing that government seats were never the goal. Addressing the inaugural ceremony … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and briefed him on the historic defence agreement reached among Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in Makkah. Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye last week formalised their … Read more

Judge sets Mangione sentencing for December 18, defence lawyer files motion to dismiss New York murder charge Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026. Photo: Reuters Luigi Mangione admitted in ‌court on Friday to fatally shooting health insurance executive Brian Thompson and pleaded guilty … Read more

Constitutional council finds that the ⁠bill infringes on freedom of expression and privacy Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in … Read more

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has been advised to take rest for the remainder of the ongoing three-day practice match against the Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI after being struck on his right hand. Babar sustained the injury on the second day of the practice fixture, prompting the Pakistan team’s medical staff to assess … Read more

Google celebrates Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with a special Doodle highlighting the national flag Google has marked Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day by replacing its usual homepage logo with a special Doodle featuring the country’s green and white flag. The temporary design shows the Pakistani flag moving amid cloud-like letters spelling out “Google”, giving the search … Read more

KARACHI: Pakistan will launch their FIH Men’s World Cup campaign against England on Saturday with a young Green-shirts side eager to make a strong impression after an eight-year absence from the global showpiece. The Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, is scheduled to begin at 10pm PST. Pakistan team manager … Read more