Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: OpenAI has unveiled GPT-4.1, an upgraded version of its earlier GPT-4o model, setting new standards in the AI world. OpenAI made the announcement during a live broadcast, showcasing impressive improvements in speed, accuracy, and contextual understanding—making GPT-4.1 a major leap forward in artificial intelligence capabilities. Revolutionary Upgrades in GPT-4.1 One of the most talked-about enhancements is the expanded context window, which now supports up to 1 million tokens. This means the model can understand and respond to much larger and more complex datasets, whether they involve long documents, multimedia content, or advanced instructions. Compared to GPT-4o’s…
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Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: Pakistan textile sector reached a historic milestone with the successful conclusion of Textile Asia 2025, the largest textile trade exhibition in South Asia. The event led to trade deals valued at approximately $550 million and a number of memorandums of understanding (MOUs) focused on fostering investment. Held over three days, the exhibition was organized by E-commerce Gateway Pakistan and supported by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). It attracted nearly 67,000 trade professionals and featured 500 international companies from 20 countries across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Prominent international delegations from countries like Turkey, China,…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: Pakistan’s electricity consumption has surged past 21,000 megawatts (MW), according to the Power Division. Currently, the nation’s power production stands at about 18,000 MW from traditional sources, creating a deficit of over 3,000 MW. A detailed breakdown of the energy production shows that 3,000 MW is supplied by nuclear plants, with an additional 3,000 MW generated using Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG). Domestic gas adds 1,500 MW, while imported coal contributes 1,800 MW. Furthermore, local coal generates an extra 2,400 MW. Renewable energy also plays a crucial role in the country’s energy mix. Hydropower contributes 3,900…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: Greentree Holdings Limited has once again prolonged its offer to purchase up to 35.147% shares and take control of TRG Pakistan Limited, as announced by AKD Securities Limited (PSX: AKDSL) through a recent stock market notification. The extension comes in response to fresh instructions from the Sindh High Court. AKD Securities, acting as the offer manager on behalf of Greentree Holdings, disclosed in its official statement that an interim court directive issued on April 10, 2025, has extended the deadline for accepting the offer. However, The Sindh High Court’s latest ruling, referenced under Court Order JCM…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: A strange and long-burning fire that erupted from a gas-filled trench in Karachi has finally gone out after 18 continuous days — without any human efforts to extinguish it. The incident began on March 29, when flames unexpectedly burst out during a water boring operation at a vacant plot owned by a private housing society near Korangi Crossing. To everyone’s surprise, the fire extinguished on its own, but the flow of gas from the pit remains consistent and concerning. Residents of nearby neighborhoods have raised alarms due to the strong gas odor lingering in the air,…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), was proudly awarded by the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in Karachi. The State Bank granted recognition to ZTBL for its exceptional execution of the National Financial Literacy Program (NFLP) for the fiscal year 2023–24. Originally tasked with hosting 310 awareness workshops, ZTBL surpassed its goal by successfully organizing 320 sessions during the financial year. These outreach events benefited 10,414 individuals nationwide, including an impressive 5,281 female participants—a key achievement in empowering women through financial education. The initiative…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) gained marginal value against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the local currency market on Tuesday. The buying rate rose to Rs74.76, while the selling price reached Rs75.31, reflecting a slight appreciation on the second trading day of the week. Today’s Exchange Rate – April 15, 2025 1 SAR = Rs74.76 1,000 SAR = Rs74,760 The Saudi Riyal (SAR), also symbolized as SR, serves as the legal tender of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A single Riyal is further divided into 100 smaller units called halalas. Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Ties: A Strategic Economic Bond…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has recently revised the guidelines for modifying the age on the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP). Overseas Pakistanis wishing to amend their birth date on their National ID Cards can apply via the Pak ID app, visit their closest NADRA office, or get in touch with the Pakistani embassy in their country of residence. Required Documents and Eligibility Applicants seeking age modifications must submit relevant documents, depending on the type of change they are requesting: Age Changes up to 5 Years (Once only) Required Documents: Pakistani Passport,…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: A significant milestone has been achieved with the completion of 1,806 homes under Punjab’s Chief Minister’s “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” initiative, accompanied by the recovery of loans amounting to Rs92.4 million. As per an official announcement, over 22,600 houses are nearing their final stages of completion under the project. To date, more than 25,500 families have received loans totaling over Rs27.43 billion to construct their homes. The second loan installment has been provided to more than 12,000 families, with approval granted for an additional 2,000 loans. Read More: KP Govt Launches Housing Relief under Ehsaas Apna…
Islamabad, Apr 15, 2025: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a powerful surge on Monday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing by more than 1,500 points, powered by investor optimism during the ongoing corporate results season. The rally reflected broad-based participation and growing confidence in Pakistan’s economic indicators. Investor sentiment received a substantial boost after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) revealed remittance inflows of $4.1 billion in March 2025—the highest on record. This, coupled with a global equities uptrend and Pakistan’s strategic decision to avoid countermeasures against US tariffs, supported a bullish wave across the board. According to market analyst…
