DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates, and particularly Dubai, is witnessing an unprecedented influx of wealthy individuals as its tax-free system and luxury lifestyle continue to lure the rich from around the world, according to new data. Advisory firm Henley & Partners estimates that the UAE will attract around 9,800 millionaires […]
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, offered prayers for those who lost their lives in the recent rains and floods, while reviewing key economic and administrative matters. The prime minister thanked cabinet members who visited flood-affected areas and oversaw rescue and relief efforts. He […]
ISLAMABAD: Another son of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, was taken into custody on Saturday, her lawyer claimed. Advocate Rana Mudassar Omar told reporters that Sher Shah, Aleema’s younger son, was detained outside the court premises where he had accompanied his family for his brother’s hearing. According to […]
KARACHI: At least 34 people sustained injuries when a powerful explosion tore through a firecracker warehouse on MA Jinnah Road near Saddar on Thursday, sparking a blaze that sent thick plumes of smoke into the sky. Rescue officials said the blast occurred in the basement of Al-Amna Plaza, a four-storey […]
LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has begun installing panic buttons in women’s educational institutions across the province to improve security and privacy for female students. According to a PSCA spokesperson, the panic buttons facility has so far been set up in 39 women’s colleges and universities in Lahore […]
ISLAMABAD: A reference has been filed against Islamabad High Court Judge Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq by Hafiz Ihtesham, General Secretary of Tahaffuz Namoos-e-Risalat. The reference accuses the judge of misconduct and alleges that he attempted to influence cases related to the promotion of blasphemous content. The petitioner claims that Justice […]
Google on Thursday announced the launch of Gemini for Government, a public-sector version of its flagship AI platform, under a new agreement with the US General Services Administration (GSA). The program will give federal agencies access to Google’s Gemini AI models and tools at a cost of just 47 cents […]
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday announced the formation of a local organising committee for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will return to the African continent for the first time since 2003. According to CSA, 44 of the tournament’s 54 matches will be played across eight venues […]
LAHORE: Commodore Sohail Ahmad Azmie on Thursday assumed command as Commander Central Punjab (COMCEP) at a ceremony held at the Naval Complex Walton. Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed handed over the command to the newly appointed officer. Commissioned into the operations branch of the Pakistan Navy in 1996, Commodore Sohail Ahmad […]
SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest flagship smartphones — the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL — with the company emphasising deeper integration of artificial intelligence through its new Tensor G5 chip and Gemini Nano model. The Pixel 10 Pro XL, the top variant […]
