China urges US to stop ‘false allegations’ over AI companies
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson believes all parties need to ensure AI development is open China…
China urges US to stop ‘false allegations’ over AI companies
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson believes all parties need to ensure AI development is open China on Wednesday urged the US to stop its “false allegations” after Washington accused China-based AI companies of extracting proprietary capabilities from US AI models. “The development of AI in China comes from greater self-reliance and strength in science and technology,…
FO reaffirms ‘unwavering support’ for Saudi Arabia following Houthi attack
FO spokesperson says Islamabad will make decisions on trade agreements with Tehran in its ‘national interest’ Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan addresses a weekly press briefing in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Pakistan will play its role “in accordance with the requirements of the agreement”, the Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said on Thursday, referring to…
NZ envoy pushes B2B links
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with David Pine, High Commissioner-designate of New Zealand to Pakistan, who called on the minister along with Avanthi Kalansooriya, Policy and Public Affairs Adviser, New Zealand High Commission, and Moin M Fudda, Honorary Consul General of New Zealand for Pakistan, to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment…
PCB announces President’s Trophy Grade-I schedule
Pakistan’s President’s Trophy Grade-I first-class tournament will begin on September 12, with eight departmental teams competing in a 28-match round-robin competition before the top two meet in a five-day final. The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the schedule and squads on Wednesday, with the tournament running until October 28. The eight teams are Ghani Glass, Khan…
Rybakina powers into US Open semis
She beats Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals, where she will face Gauff Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina beat China’s Zheng Qinwen in the last eight at the US Open. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked…
FM Dar, Fidan back action to ‘hold accountable’ Israeli settlements
Both ministers review bilateral relations, regional developments, discuss issues of mutual interest Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Photo: X/ForeignOfficePk Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, in a late-night telephone conversation on Wednesday, reaffirmed their “shared position…
PSX loses 699 points over spreading ME war
A sign of the Pakistan Stock Exchange is seen on its building in Karachi, Pakistan January 11, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS KARACHI: Investors remained jittery at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday as the spreading Middle East war sparked caution, which pulled the KSE-100 index down by 698.56 points, or 0.40%, at close. The market…
Rs5.7 billion approved for SAG infrastructure development
Investment exposes scale of work needed before biennial event to held in April 2027 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a Rs5.7 billion package to upgrade sports infrastructure ahead of the South Asian Games, with authorities seeking to ensure venues are ready to host the regional multi-sport event. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), chaired by Planning…
Saud laments Pakistan’s batting woes
Pakistan vice-captain Saud Shakeel admitted his side were disappointed after another batting collapse left them struggling against England in the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Pakistan were bowled out for just 133 in 33.5 overs after losing the toss and being asked to bat first, their shortest innings of the three-match series. Shakeel top-scored…
Asim Iftikhar made new foreign secretary
Ahmad has held several key assignments both at home and abroad, with extensive experience in multilateral diplomacy Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad addressing the United Nations Security Council. PHOTO: X ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appointed Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, as…
