Talal urges Google to remain sensitive to Pakistan’s ‘specific circumstances’
Says terrorists using social media to promote terrorism, stresses proactive monitoring of social media is…
Talal urges Google to remain sensitive to Pakistan’s ‘specific circumstances’
Says terrorists using social media to promote terrorism, stresses proactive monitoring of social media is essential Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry meet a Google delegation led by Senior Director David Wheeler in Islamabad. SCREENGRAB Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Wednesday urged Google to remain sensitive…
Taxpayers to pay Rs30b for PIA debt
Banks to earn Rs573b in interest over 10 years; govt extends sales tax exemptions to all airlines ISLAMBAD: The government has allocated Rs73 billion for privatisation contingency, including about Rs30 billion to pay interest cost on legacy debt of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), as it also decides to extend sales tax exemptions to all locally…
Injury-plagued Pogba released by Monaco
MONACO: Former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will be released by Monaco after a series of injuries, the French club said on Wednesday. Pogba, 33, won the World Cup with France in 2018 but since serving a ban for doping has struggled to return to the elite level. Monaco said in a statement…
Iran labels California its ‘new territory’ after Trump’s Hormuz claim
Tehran responds after Trump portrayed Hormuz as ‘new US territory’; California home to large Iranian diaspora Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is pictured here on the right. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY An official Iranian social media account labelled California a “new territory” of Iran in response to US President Donald Trump posting an image portraying the…
Pakistan condemns ‘unprovoked’ Israeli attack on Syrian airbase
Says attack a ‘flagrant violation of international law’, warns such provocative actions could further undermine peace Police officers stand guard at the main entry gate of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the “unprovoked attack” by Israeli occupation forces on “Abu al-Duhur Airbase in Idlib, Syria,” the Ministry…
‘Missing ecosystem’ keeps Pakistan from building robots
Robionix founder says AI garment inspection had been localised, seeks Chinese robot parts BEIJING: Robionix Technologies, a Pakistani maker of AI-based garment inspection systems, says it can now build most of its equipment at home. But precision robot components remain out of reach, and its founder says Chinese partners could help close that gap. Awais…
Robinson strikes twice as Pakistan stumble at Headingley
England’s Joe Root (3rd R) calls for a review on the opening day of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingkey cricket ground in Leeds, northern England, on August 19, 2926. Photo: AFP Pakistan made a shaky start to the first Test against England at Headingley on Wednesday, losing two wickets for 11…
China readies robotic lunar mission in search for water ice
Chang’e 7 spacecraft, Long March-5 Y14 rocket moved to launch pad ahead of lunar south pole expedition China is preparing to launch its next lunar exploration mission, Chang’e 7, aimed at investigating the Moon’s south polar region for traces of water ice, state-run China Daily reported Wednesday. The Chang’e 7 spacecraft and its Long March-5…
Govt to pursue legal options over Imran’s private hospital transfer: Tarar
Talal Chaudhry says PTI is politicising Imran Khan’s health despite Supreme Court’s directions Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry addressing a press conference. SCREENGRAB The federal government on Wednesday filed a review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s decision allowing incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to be transferred…
Ministry unveils debt clearance plan
ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has submitted a circular debt settlement plan to the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) to clear liabilities of Rs1.49 trillion in the gas sector. A report was presented to the CCOE in a meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sources said the meeting was informed that circular…
