Islamabad, Feb 12: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong, fraternal ties with Yemen, underscoring the shared cultural, historical, and religious connections between the two nations. This sentiment was expressed during a meeting with the Ambassador of Yemen, Mohammed Motahar Alashabi, in Islamabad on Wednesday. The discussion covered a wide array of topics, with a focus on enhancing bilateral relations, regional stability, and economic cooperation. Chairman Gilani emphasized Pakistan’s continued support for Yemen’s peace and stability efforts and expressed readiness to assist Yemen in areas such as climate change, information technology, agriculture, and defense, where Pakistan possesses valuable…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Feb 12: In a major move to advance technology and artificial intelligence, Mr. Shafqat Ayaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has signed significant agreements with leading AI and gaming companies based in Saudi Arabia at the LEAP 2025 conference. These agreements mark a pivotal step in equipping thousands of individuals with cutting-edge skills in AI, emerging technologies, and game development, thus fostering innovation and opening doors to global employment opportunities.
Islamabad, Feb 12: A new study is challenging previous estimates about the energy consumption of ChatGPT, revealing that the AI chatbot uses much less power than initially believed. The analysis, conducted by Epoch AI, a nonprofit AI research group, shows that a typical ChatGPT query consumes approximately 0.3 watt-hours, a stark contrast to the widely cited 3 watt-hours per query. This new figure suggests that ChatGPT is not as power-hungry as previously thought, and is actually more energy-efficient than many everyday activities, such as using household appliances or driving a car. Joshua You, a data analyst at Epoch AI, explained…
Islamabad, Feb 12: A high-level Turkish delegation, led by Atilla Yerlikaya, President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Anadolu Group, met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb today to discuss the future of investments between Pakistan and Turkey. The delegation also included Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola İçecek, and Sunay Sanli, General Manager of Coca-Cola İçecek Pakistan. The delegation briefed the finance minister on Coca-Cola İçecek’s existing investments in Pakistan, emphasizing the company’s long-term commitment to the market and exploring potential opportunities for future investments. The representatives expressed their confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential, noting the positive…
Islamabad, Feb 12: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a prestigious lineup of ambassadors for the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE, with former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed making the list. Sarfaraz, who led Pakistan to a historic victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy, will play an integral role in engaging fans and sharing his insights throughout the tournament. The wicketkeeper-batter, who famously captained Pakistan to a memorable win over India in the final, expressed his excitement about returning to the event. Reflecting on his previous triumph, Sarfaraz shared, “I will never forget how special it felt…
Islamabad, Feb 12: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified recent rumors about the cancellation of the ‘B’ form, confirming that all previously issued forms remain valid. In an official statement posted on social media, NADRA reassured the public that there is no change to the status of earlier-issued ‘B’ forms. NADRA clarified that parents of children who already hold a ‘B’ form and need to apply for a passport, or those between the ages of 10 and 18 applying for the first time, should visit their nearest NADRA center with their child. Alternatively, applications can also be…
Islamabad, Feb 12: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to fully harness the peaceful applications of nuclear technology. This collaboration aims to ensure ongoing benefits for Pakistan’s population as well as for the global community. The statement came during a meeting at the Prime Minister House, where Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the IAEA, paid a courtesy visit. The discussions centered around the peaceful uses of nuclear technology in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, food preservation, water management, and industry. Notably, both leaders…
Islamabad, Feb 12: Sahulat bazaars will be established at model bazaars across the region to provide essential food items to consumers at wholesale prices during the upcoming month of Ramazan. The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on the public by offering a variety of edible goods at discounted rates, including fruits, vegetables, and staple items such as potatoes, onions, tomatoes, ginger, lemons, bananas, apples, dates, guavas, wheat flour, sugar, chicken, eggs, daal chana, and basen.
Islamabad, Feb 12: The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed lower against the US Dollar (USD) today, after opening at 280 in the interbank market. The exchange rate fluctuated between 279-281/$ throughout the day before settling at 279.25, marking a depreciation of 0.03 percent, a loss of nine paisas from the previous day. In the open market, rates hovered between 279-282 for the day. The rupee’s downtrend continued, not only against the US Dollar but also against other major currencies. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, the rupee has depreciated by 0.33 percent.
Islamabad, Feb 12: In the past 24 hours, 34 Pakistanis have been deported from seven countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, arriving in Karachi. Immigration officials reported that Saudi Arabia deported five individuals, with three being blacklisted. The UAE deported a total of 16 individuals, including one who was denied entry, 11 who were released from prison, and four who had overstayed their visas.
