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TikTok faces Supreme Court battle to avoid U.S. ban

TikTok battles looming U.S. ban over ByteDance ties, citing threats to free speech and national security concerns.

Lahore set to become Pakistan’s first smart city

Maryam Nawaz partners with Huawei to turn Lahore into Pakistan's first smart city, focusing on AI, digitalization, and urban innovation.

World Bank cancels $500 million loan to Pakistan 

The cancellation complicates efforts to address the $2.5 billion external financing gap identified by the IMF.

Did Queen Elizabeth II Have a Strained Relationship with Israel?

Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin claimed that ties between Israel and Queen Elizabeth II were strained due to her negative perceptions of Israelis.

Unidentified drones stir up tensions in New Jersey

Residents across New Jersey have reported drones with blinking lights flying low and remaining stationary for hours.

Russia announces BRICS+AI alliance

The new collaboration is aimed at boosting technological partnerships between the group’s member states

Japan announces $3.1 million grant for polio eradication in Pakistan

The Government of Japan has pledged a $3.1 million grant to support Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to eradicate polio.

Google Trends 2024: What Pakistan Searched the Most

In 2024, Pakistan's Google searches reflected a mix of passions, including cricket, celebrity news, dramas, and emerging tech. Highlights included searches for PSL schedules, Arshad Nadeem’s Olympic gold, and AI tools like ChatGPT.

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Faiz Hamid Formally Charged with Multiple Offenses, ISPR Confirms

Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Faiz Hamid has been formally charged with political misconduct, violating the Official Secrets Act, and misuse of authority, compromising state security and interests. His involvement in the May 9 unrest and other offenses is under investigation, with a military court-martial underway.

American hunter sets record in Pakistan by hunting markhor

The feat came at a record-breaking price of $271,000, marking the highest bid ever placed for a trophy hunting permit in Pakistan's history.

Pakistan evacuates stranded nationals from Syria amid crisis

The federal cabinet was informed that 79 of the 250 Pakistani pilgrims have successfully reached Beirut, Lebanon.

Netanyahu corruption trial: What you need to know

Netanyahu is facing three cases where he is alleged to have used relationships with rich, powerful men for personal and political gain, including to influence media outlets they owned or controlled.