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…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
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…
Former US President Donald Trump has temporarily postponed the ban on TikTok and assured tech companies that they will not face fines for distributing or maintaining the Chinese-owned social media app. Following this decision, TikTok made its way back to the US Android and Apple app stores on Thursday. The popular short-video app, used by 50% of Americans, had briefly gone offline last month when a January 19 regulation required its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to either sell it for national security reasons or face a complete ban. A day later, Trump signed an executive order delaying enforcement of the ban…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has given the green light for the first-ever astronaut with a physical disability to launch into space, announcing on Friday that John McFall has been medically cleared for a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). John McFall, a British surgeon and former Paralympian who lost a leg in a motorbike accident at 19, expressed “huge pride” in achieving this milestone. Since naming McFall as part of its astronaut reserve in 2022, ESA has been assessing the feasibility of a crew member with a prosthesis. On Friday, ESA confirmed that McFall had passed all…
US President Donald Trump has established a new energy council to tackle the growing electricity demands, aiming to strengthen the country’s position in its artificial intelligence (AI) competition with China. “We’re going to be energy dominant like nobody else, and this doesn’t even cover all the electricity we’re going to be producing for all the AI plants,” Trump told reporters as he signed the order. “They need at least double the electricity we have right now,” he added. Trump’s Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, who also attended the signing, said, “The US is in an AI arms race with…
England cricket legend Kevin Pietersen’s son, Dylan Pietersen, received a signed Indian jersey from cricket star Virat Kohli. Pietersen, who shares a strong friendship with Kohli, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram showing his son wearing the signed jersey. The jersey featured Kohli’s autograph along with a message that read: “To Dylan, with best wishes.” In his Instagram post, Pietersen expressed gratitude to Kohli, captioning: “Got home and gave @dylanpietersenphotography a gift from @virat.kohli and it goes straight on! Fits like a glove. Thanks buddy!” Both players developed a close friendship during the early years of the Indian Premier League…
