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Arshad Nadeem Forbes 30 recognition has once again placed Pakistan on the global map of athletics. He has been listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2024. This is not only a personal milestone. It is a symbol of his power, talent, and indestructible spirit of a sportsman. Arshad has shattered the glass ceiling in a sport that is hardly related to Pakistan. Forbes listed Nadeem in the Entertainment & Sports category, recognizing the way he broke stereotypes and made his niche in the global athletics arena. At 27, he made history by securing a silver medal at the…

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi Denies US Mediation in the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan following a four-day military standoff in May. During a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Modi explained that the ceasefire was a direct communication between the militaries of the two countries, and no third party was involved. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri explained in a press statement that the call occurred late Tuesday at President Trump’s request during the G7 summit in Canada, which Modi attended as a guest. The leaders spoke for 35 minutes. Misri stated that Modi made it clear to…

Young Audiences Turn to AI to Get Headlines A respected media study published on Tuesday shows that Youth Turn to AI chatbots to get news updates. The Reuters Institute of the Study of Journalism, which is part of Oxford University, released its annual report that showed a major change in the way the world, particularly the young people, consume information. For the first time, a large number of people are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Llama to receive news headlines and current affairs updates. Mitali Mukherjee, director at the institute, noted this growing reliance on AI in…

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has begun a special mission to return Pakistani people stranded in Iran following the recent Israel-Iran confrontation. According to ARY News, PIA started the procedure with a special flight from Peshawar to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on Tuesday evening. The Pakistani Embassy facilitated the safe transfer of approximately 150 Pakistanis from Mashhad, Iran, to Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. These people were trapped after Iran blocked its airspace, causing airline disruptions. PIA is presently bringing them back to Pakistan on a special flight from Ashgabat. Following government directives, PIA has announced additional special flights in the coming days. These flights will…

OpenAI Wins $200 Million contract with the US Department of Defense to create generative AI tools that can be used in national security operations. The Defense Department has announced that OpenAI will prototype frontier artificial intelligence capabilities to assist in combat-related missions as well as administrative systems. The San Francisco-based startup announced that this is its first official engagement with a government body. It is part of OpenAI’s overall strategy to integrate AI technologies into public services. The project aims to improve cybersecurity & healthcare access for service members by streamlining processes with OpenAI’s sophisticated models. According to OpenAI, every…

The decision of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s Polygraph Refusal to undergo forensic tests, such as a lie detector test, could hurt his case involving the May 9 incidents, said Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Manzer Ali Gill. In a written order, the judge stated that the prosecution relies heavily on digital evidence. The prosecution will present this evidence in court. He made this remark after rejecting the prosecution’s request for more time to conduct additional forensic tests on Khan. The judge added that Khan purposely refused to take the polygraph and photogrammetric tests, which included facial and voice recognition. He wanted…

FBR Exempts Home-Based Sellers: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially clarified that one-time sellers and women running small-scale businesses from home do not need to register for online business operations. FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial stated at a meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue. The committee was considering the proposed federal budget that contains new taxation policies targeting digital businesses. Sales Tax on E-Commerce and Revised Arrest Powers Despite broader tax reforms, the FBR exempts sellers such as housewives and first-time internet dealers from required registration. The committee passed a proposal to levy sales tax…

OIC Meeting to Address Regional Escalation in Istanbul Turkey & Pakistan: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had a conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. They talked about the worsening situation in the region following the unprovoked Israeli attacks on Iran. The two leaders denounced the Israeli aggression and expressed serious concern about the increasing instability in the region. The Foreign Office said that Ishaq Dar will be present at the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers meeting and the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum, which will be held in Istanbul next week. The events will also…

Light Showers Transform Weather in Sindh, Punjab, and Beyond The rainfall was a relief to the hot and humid weather that had been experienced in various parts of Pakistan, as it made the weather cooler and more comfortable. Residents in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Kashmir embraced the change as temperatures dropped and skies turned cloudy. Many cities experienced varying degrees of rainfall. While some areas saw heavy downpours, others received light drizzles that helped improve the overall weather conditions significantly. The change was a welcome relief, particularly to people who had to go through days of intense heat.…

Fuel Prices See Sharp Increase After OGRA’s Recommendations The Finance Division announced sharp fuel price hikes on Sunday night. It raised petrol by Rs4.80 and diesel by Rs7.95 per litre. The notification, confirmed that the Finance Division determined the new prices based on recommendations from OGRA (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority) and the relevant ministries involved in fuel pricing. From June 16, the government will raise the high-speed diesel (HSD) price from Rs254.64 to Rs262.59 per litre. Likewise, petrol, previously priced at Rs253.63 per litre, will now be sold for Rs258.43 per litre. Initial Estimates Were Lower Than Final Price…