Parachinar: An aid convoy traveling to Kurram came under fire near the Ochit area on Monday, injuring a truck driver, police reported. The convoy, consisting of 64 vehicles, was en route from Thall to Kurram when unidentified attackers opened fire. Following the attack, authorities decided to turn the convoy back to Hangu as a precautionary measure. Security has been tightened in the region, and officials have launched an investigation to prevent further incidents. Ongoing Violence and Government Efforts in Kurram Kurram has long been affected by violence, with over 150 people killed since November 2023. Last year, two separate convoys…
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In a major development in the case of renowned Sindhi poet Dr. Akash Ansari, his foster son, Latif Akash, has confessed to the murder. The investigating officer revealed on Monday that the prime suspect killed Dr. Akash before setting his room on fire. Authorities have gathered all relevant evidence and are now awaiting forensic and post-mortem reports. The official further disclosed that Latif underwent DNA testing while the police are still awaiting the post-mortem and forensic results. According to the investigation, Latif was a drug addict and frequently demanded money from his foster father. Later, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the decline in inflation, stating that further improvements are expected in the coming days. Speaking in a statement, he highlighted that inflation has now dropped to single digits and the central bank’s markup rate has also improved. Acknowledging the challenging circumstances in which his government took charge, he emphasized the efforts made to stabilize the economy. He mentioned that the public is beginning to witness the benefits of a more stable economy. However, he stressed that further improvements require continued hard work. Referring to government measures, he stated that favoritism is being…
Karachi: The mystery surrounding Mustafa Amir’s murder remains unsolved, with his mother strongly criticizing the police and demanding action against Investigation SSP South Ali Hassan for defaming her son. In a video statement, she said, “SSP Ali Hassan never listened to me or understood that my son was missing. It was the police’s responsibility to find out where he was.” She further accused the SSP of labeling her son as a criminal and demanded an explanation regarding his actions. She also called for his dismissal and legal action against him. This statement followed the confirmation of her 23-year-old son’s death…
Karachi: A powerful westerly weather system is expected to affect various parts of the country from today (Monday) until February 22, according to meteorologist Jawad Memon. The system may impact 70 to 80 northern regions of the country, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to Geo News, Memon stated that snowfall is expected in mountainous areas, while several regions may witness moderate to heavy rainfall. However, Sindh is unlikely to receive any rain from this system. He further mentioned that significant rainfall is expected in Balochistan, with snowfall likely in Quetta, Ziarat, Zhob, Qila Saifullah, and…
At least 47 more Pakistanis were deported from Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, and seven other countries in just one day due to allegations of illegal activities, immigration sources reported on Monday. According to sources, Saudi Arabia expelled six Pakistanis over charges of drug peddling, while Azerbaijan deported four others after declaring them “unpleasant” individuals. Additionally, four passengers were deported after attempting illegal entry into Malaysia and Iraq. Meanwhile, two more Pakistani nationals were among those deported from Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, sources added. 30 Pakistani Passengers Offloaded at Karachi Airport Parallel to this, at least 30 Pakistani passengers traveling abroad were…
Islamabad: The Foreign Office has reiterated that foreign affairs fall under the federal government’s jurisdiction in response to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s initiative to send delegations to Afghanistan for discussions on security and economic ties. “Under the Constitution, foreign affairs are the domain of the federal government,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated. Meanwhile, federal government sources revealed that a senior KP official had recently announced that the federal government would be consulted before dispatching the delegations after necessary groundwork, indicating that the delegations would proceed only after federal approval. It is understood that the federal government will…
By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas: A new bill is being introduced in Congress that could initiate impeachment proceedings against federal judges who had suspended some of President Donald Trump’s actions. Several Republican members are supporting this move, potentially escalating tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch. The White House and Trump’s allies see it as a “restoration of governmental authority,” while critics argue it is an attack on judicial independence. Recently, President Donald Trump expressed strong reservations about federal judges’ rulings during a press conference, stating that perhaps these judges also “need to be looked at” as this…
The rise of DeepSeek’s AI models is giving Chinese chipmakers like Huawei a stronger position in the domestic market, enabling them to compete better against powerful US processors. For years, Huawei and other Chinese firms have struggled to match Nvidia’s high-end AI chips, which dominate AI training, where massive amounts of data are processed to refine algorithms. However, DeepSeek’s models focus more on “inference”—the stage where AI generates conclusions—by optimizing computational efficiency rather than relying purely on raw processing power. This is why analysts believe that DeepSeek’s models could help close the gap between Chinese AI processors and their more…
Parliamentary Secretary for IT Sabreen Ghori announced on Wednesday that the government aims to introduce 5G services in Pakistan by mid-2025. While addressing the National Assembly session, Ghori assured lawmakers that internet speed issues will be resolved, and people will experience improvement by the middle of the year. She explained that there are several reasons for internet slowdowns, addressing concerns about connectivity and speed issues affecting citizens. During the session, PPP’s Agha Rafiullah pointed out that at times, internet speeds become so slow that videos cannot be downloaded, and sometimes, the internet stops working completely. MPA Shagufta Jumani also commented…
