Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 bln deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
Samsung’s $200b Broadcom pact strengthens chip supply as US AI firms race to secure computing…
Samsung Elec, SK Group seal $950 bln deals as South Korea hosts AI powers
Samsung’s $200b Broadcom pact strengthens chip supply as US AI firms race to secure computing infrastructure A view shows Samsung Electronics’ chip production plant at Pyeongtaek, South Korea, in this handout picture obtained by Reuters on September 7, 2022. Samsung Electronics/Handout via REUTERS South Korea announced $950 billion in new AI initiatives involving Samsung Electronics,…
Chenab River swells, NDMA warns of critical 48 hours
Says medium-level flooding noted at Khanki, Qadirabad and Chiniot Bridge on the Chenab River The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday warned of rising flood risk across several parts of Pakistan as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and streams, with medium-level flooding reported at key points along the Chenab River and flash flood…
Scott splits Australian swim dominance
Duncan Scott claimed gold in the men’s 200m individual medley. Photo: AFP GLASGOW: Duncan Scott delivered hosts Scotland’s first gold medal of the Commonwealth Games to break up Australia’s dominance of the pool on the first full day of action in Glasgow on Friday. With the programme nearly halved to just 10 sports, swimming is…
Norris finds pace to edge Hamilton
McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris has been critical of new rules that have shaken up the sport. Photo: AFP BUDAPEST: World champion Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton in Saturday’s third and final free practice ahead of Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. On a day of dust and heat at…
Govt reviews drug pricing, availability
Aurangzeb calls for transparent, evidence-based decisions to ensure access and affordability ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the 8th meeting of the Cabinet Committee to consider recommendations of the Drug Pricing Committee and the Policy Board of the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), according to a statement on Friday. The meeting was attended by…
Youthful Bearman believes he can win
Oliver Bearman faces the media ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP BUDAPEST: Oliver Bearman has made a spotty start to his Formula One career, but he told AFP he has “what it takes to become a world champion”, hopefully for Ferrari. At just 21, the Englishman started his second full season strongly for…
Nvidia, Microsoft and other tech giants back open-source AI models
The letter fuels debate over harder-to-regulate open-source AI models versus closed systems from OpenAI and Anthropic NVIDIA logo and word “Artificial Intelligence” are seen in this illustration taken July 20, 2026. REUTERS Nvidia , Microsoft and other tech heavyweights made a public case to lawmakers on Friday in favor of open-source AI models, wading into a debate…
Pakistan, Türkiye to hold business conference
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has expressed full government support for the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (ICCI) initiative to organise the PakistanTürkiye Business Opportunity Conference in Istanbul on August 13, 2026, according to a statement on Friday. Khan made these remarks during a meeting…
Shaheen lodges complaint against LPL franchise
Shaheen Afridi’s Test selection in doubt. Photo: PCB KARACHI: Controversies continue in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) as Pakistan T20I captain Shaheen Afridi has lodged a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Unit after being “dropped” during a match. The upset Pakistani fast bowler was about to return home, but franchise officials and organizers apologized and persuaded…
MQM-P renews call for new provinces, announces street protests over Karachi rights
Mustafa Kamal says party to launch street demonstrations against Sindh govt’s ‘systematic injustice’ towards Karachi Federal Minister and MQM-Pakistan leader Syed Mustafa Kamal addressing a press conference in Karachi on July 25, 2026. Photo: screengrab Federal Minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal on Saturday announced that his party had decided to launch…
