Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has transferred an additional $2 billion to his ex-wife Melinda Gates’ charitable foundations, a part of the agreement they made in 2024 when Melinda stepped down as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. According to the latest Non-Profit Tax Filings, Bill Gates donated $982 million per capita to both of the foundation’s subsidiaries, bringing the total amount donated to Melinda’s four foundations to $10.8 billion. This amount is slightly less than the $12.5 billion Bill promised when he and Melinda separated, although a spokesperson for Pivotal stated that the agreement is now complete,…
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Article: The United Nations has announced the launch of a $100 million food security project in Afghanistan, aimed at providing assistance to over 1,51,000 families over a two-year period. According to Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the project will not only cater to the immediate food needs of the population but also contribute to increasing food production in Afghanistan and revitalizing the private sector. The project, which has been supported by the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank, is expected to provide critical relief to the people of Afghanistan, who have…
Pakistani Commission Overseas Pakistanis plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, said Barrister Amjad Malik, Vice Chairman of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, at a ceremony in Manchester. He emphasized that the current government has made the welfare of overseas Pakistanis its top priority, with Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, and her team working tirelessly to address the challenges faced by them. To achieve their goals, such as securing parliamentary seats and voting rights, overseas Pakistanis must unite and work together, Malik explained. The Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab, under their administration, hosts an online open court every month,…
Pakistani Singer Ali Zafar Reveals Haunting Experience with Threat Letters In a shocking revelation, Pakistani singer, actor, songwriter, and musician Ali Zafar has shared that he has received threatening letters written in blood throughout his showbiz career. This revelation came during an interview on the show “Hansna Mana Hai” on Geo News, which will be aired on Friday at 11:05 PM. According to the details, Ali Zafar expressed concerns about the current digital environment, stating that social media is filled with fake news, fake videos, and objectionable content, making it difficult for people to distinguish between reality and fiction. He…
Sindh High Court Gives Sugar Mill Go-Ahead to Operate Amid Protests In a significant development, the Sindh High Court has allowed a sugar mill in Obadur, Ghotki, to continue its commercial activities in accordance with the law, despite a petition challenging its closure. The court’s decision comes as thousands of workers and farmers are facing financial uncertainty due to the sugar mill’s closure, which began on December 1, 2025. According to Barrister Omair Sumro, the lawyer representing the petitioners, the police had closed the sugar mill without any notice or legal authority, resulting in significant disruptions to sugar crushing activities.…
In a recent ceremony held at the University of Karachi, Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khaled Mehmood Mukhtar, emphasized the importance of technology in the country’s education system. He stressed that in today’s era, knowledge and technology are the real sources of power, and mobile and digital technology are being considered as the future university. Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr. Muhammad Taqee, said that in the first phase, 32 graduates have been provided with laptops. He expressed his delight that the distribution of laptops has started from the University of Karachi.…
Article: In a significant development, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Engineering Development Board (EDB), Hammad Ali Mansoor, met with Acting President of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, at the President House. During the meeting, Mansoor gave a detailed briefing on the role and objectives of the EDB. He explained that the EDB is a premier institution under the Ministry of Industries and Production, established in 1995 to stabilize Pakistan’s engineering sector. Mansoor highlighted the board’s key efforts to promote industrial growth, increase exports, encourage research and development, improve technical skills, and align the sector with international standards. Meanwhile,…
Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited (PIBT) and Riko Dik Mining Company (RDMC) have signed a significant agreement on handling and processing of copper and gold concentrates from the Riko Dik project at PIBT’s facility in Karachi. The partnership aims to ensure effective and reliable handling and processing of Pakistan’s mineral resources. Under the terms of the agreement, PIBT has been designated as the primary handling and processing facility for Riko Dik’s mineral resources, which will further strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global commodity markets. The move is expected to boost Pakistan’s economy by creating jobs and generating revenue. “We are…
Pakistan is concerned that a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union could lead to a decline in the country’s textile and home goods exports to Europe. The senior vice chairman of the Home Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters Association (North Zone), Ahmed Afzal Afzal, has urged the prime minister to take emergency measures to protect Pakistan’s interests in the EU market. Pakistan currently enjoys duty-free access to the EU under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Plus scheme, but if India secures preferential tariffs under an FTA, Pakistani exporters will face stiff competition from their Indian counterparts.…
Pakistan’s MQM International has called for the reversal of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) tax imposed on the country’s businesses. In a statement, senior MQM leaders referred to the CSR tax as a “government levy” and demanded its immediate reversal. This comes as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary Information Sheikh Waqas Akram’s alleged audio message has leaked, leading to his removal from the remaining two matches against Australia in the ongoing series. Meanwhile, the French Embassy in Pakistan has congratulated Ali Akbar, a Pakistani vendor who has been awarded for his services to the French community. The former owner of the…
