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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and discussed the regional situation and current developments amid US-Israel-Iran war. According to the Saudi Press Agency, both leaders exchanged views on recent developments in the region and the impact of ongoing tensions. They also discussed matters related to regional and global peace, stability, and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation. During the conversation, PM Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for Saudi Arabia and strongly condemned any attacks targeting the Kingdom’s security and sovereignty. The prime minister emphasized that Pakistan would continue to stand firmly…

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the unfolding regional and global developments. Ishaq Dar underscored the urgent need to promote de-escalation in the Middle East and the wider region through dialogue and diplomacy. Reiterating the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership, they agreed to maintain close cooperation on issues of mutual interest.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued its bullish run on Wednesday, as easing geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices boosted investor confidence. The KSE-100 index surged 1,559.95 points in early trading, climbing to 155,526.31—a gain of 1.01% from Tuesday’s close of 153,966.36 points. Meanwhile, oil prices fell around 4% on Wednesday on the prospect of a possible ceasefire easing supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region after reports the U.S. sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war between them. Brent crude futures fell $4.89, or 4.7%, to $99.60 a barrel by 0335 GMT, after declining to…

Gold rose more ​than 2% on Wednesday, buoyed by a softer dollar, while a drop ‌in oil prices eased concerns about elevated inflation and higher global interest rates, amid reports of a U.S. plan to end the Middle East war. Spot gold rose 2.5% to $4,587.09 per ounce as of 0218 GMT. ​U.S. gold futures for April delivery gained 4.2% to $4,586.10. The dollar eased, making greenback-priced bullion ​cheaper for holders of other currencies. With hopes of de-escalation in the Middle ⁠East conflict, and “as USD strength eased, safe-haven demand starts to reassert. This reinforces the ​view that gold didn’t…

 Walt Disney Co (DIS.N) and OpenAI teams ​were working together on a project linked to Sora, OpenAI’s AI video tool. Just 30 minutes after that meeting, the Disney ‌team was blindsided with word that OpenAI was dropping the tool altogether, a person familiar with the matter said. OpenAI announced the move publicly on Tuesday. “It was a big rug-pull,” according to the person, who requested anonymity to discuss the matter. The move is the first big step by the ChatGPT maker to focus its business on potentially more lucrative areas such as ​coding tools and corporate customers. But the abrupt…

A New Mexico jury on Tuesday found Meta Platforms (META.O) violated state law in a lawsuit brought by the state attorney general, who accused the company ​of misleading users about the safety of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and of enabling child sexual exploitation on those platforms. After deliberating less than a day, the jury found that Meta violated New Mexico’s ‌consumer protection law and ordered the company to pay $375 million in civil penalties. The verdict marks the first time a jury has ruled on such claims against Meta, as the company faces a wave of lawsuits over how its…

Artificial intelligence could lift euro zone productivity growth by more than 4 percentage points over the next decade, although a prolonged energy shock could slow progress, European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane said on Monday. While the ECB’s immediate focus is the conflict in the Middle East and what it may mean for inflation, Lane highlighted AI as a key long-term driver for the bloc’s economic fortunes. He told an ECB conference the potential payoff from AI adoption would vary widely depending on how fast the technology spread. A take-up rate in line with previous innovations such as the…

Tencent (0700.HK) launched a tool on Sunday to ​integrate its WeChat messaging platform with the OpenClaw ‌agent, deepening its push into AI agents that have become a key battleground among China’s technology companies. The software, called ClawBot, will ​appear as a contact within WeChat, allowing ​users of China’s most popular app with over ⁠1 billion monthly active users to connect directly with ​OpenClaw. Users can send and receive commands to interact with ​the AI agent through the messaging interface. The integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as ​transferring files and sending emails on…

Hania Aamir makes headlines for her Eid look that has divided social media. For Eid, Hania opted for a saree paired with a sleeveless blouse, keeping her overall look minimal with simple makeup and a traditional parandi hairstyle. While some fans appreciated her elegance, a section of social media users expressed disappointment, stating that the outfit did not align with typical Eid fashion. Several users took to social media to share their opinions. While a few praised her beauty, others criticised her styling choices, suggesting that the look lacked the traditional “Eid vibe.” “What kind of Eid look is this?…

Mahira Khan recently addressed the long-standing issue regarding the lack of a structured royalty system in the Pakistani media. The actress highlighted that while famous stars survive, the crew and junior artists face extreme financial hardships. This candid discussion took place during a promotional interview for her new movie titled Aag Lagay Basti Main. The star emphasised that the current revenue distribution in the local industry remains very unfair and heavily imbalanced. During the show, the host mentioned an old social media post where she advocated for paying artist royalties. Mahira Khan stated: “I’m not saying we should exactly follow…