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he Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has granted bail to lawyer and activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha in a case related to an alleged altercation with police. In a parallel development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices on their appeals against conviction in the controversial tweets case and sought a response from the National Cybercrime Investigation Agency. The police altercation case was heard by Anti-Terrorism Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain. After proceedings, the court granted bail to both Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. The judge directed the accused to submit surety bonds of Rs10,000 each. The…

Pakistan’s trade balance has deteriorated sharply in the first seven months of fiscal year 2025–26 after the government eased import restrictions under pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). From July 2025 to January 2026, imports more than doubled compared to exports, pushing the trade deficit to a staggering $22 billion. According to official figures, exports during the seven-month period stood at $18 billion. In contrast, imports crossed $40 billion — a record level for the period. As a result, the trade deficit widened rapidly to $22 billion, reflecting mounting pressure on the external account. The surge comes after Pakistan accepted…

ndependent studies reveal that the human cost of the Gaza war has far exceeded official estimates, with more than 75,000 violent deaths recorded by early 2025. Researchers warn that the enclave now faces a decade-long backlog of complex medical cases. A series of peer-reviewed papers, including the Gaza Mortality Survey (GMS) published in The Lancet Global Health, provides independent verification of Gaza’s casualty figures. The study estimates 75,200 violent deaths between October 7, 2023, and January 5, 2025 — 34.7% higher than the Ministry of Health’s (MoH) official count of 49,090 deaths during the same period. While Israel has questioned official…

Google has officially rolled out a redesigned Snapseed camera for iPhone after a soft launch in December. The update transforms Snapseed from a simple image editor into a more advanced shooting tool with pro-level manual controls and real-time film styles. Snapseed 3.15.0 is now available for free on the App Store. Previously, the Snapseed camera could only be accessed through a Lock Screen widget, Control Center, or Camera Control shortcut. With the latest update, users can now launch the camera directly from a dedicated icon in the top-right corner of the app. This marks a shift toward making Snapseed a more complete photography…

Google has announced plans to build new subsea internet cables connecting its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) hub in India to several international destinations, as the country hosts a major global summit focused on AI development. The announcement comes as leading technology firms unveil new investments and partnerships in India this week, with world leaders and industry experts gathering to explore both the opportunities and risks presented by rapidly advancing AI technologies. The US tech giant had earlier pledged in October to invest $15 billion over five years to establish its largest AI infrastructure hub outside the United States in Visakhapatnam,…

From the 2026 CMG Spring Festival Gala stage to a historic water town, humanoid robots are stealing the spotlight this Chinese New Year holiday. After delivering a show-stopping martial arts performance at China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, a group of robots brought their skills to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town in Kunshan, east China’s Jiangsu Province, where they wrote calligraphy and joined a lively dance alongside robot dogs – drawing crowds and adding a futuristic spark to the festive celebrations.

China’s biggest night of the year, the Spring Festival Gala, proved a roaring success, shattering TV records. This year’s event, produced by China Media Group (CMG) and themed around “Joy and Auspiciousness, Festive and Cheerful,” served a fusion of timeless tradition and cutting-edge innovation alongside the New Year’s Eve dinner, with Chinese and foreign viewers worldwide savoring the spectacle like never before. As of 8:00 a.m. BJT this Tuesday, the latest records show that domestic all-media viewership soared to 23.063 billion, marking a 37.3 percent increase from 2025. The live broadcast captured 79.29 percent of the national TV audience share,…

The government has increased the levy on gas and LNG used by captive power plants to Rs 1,243 per mmBtu. The levy had been imposed on off-grid captive power under an International Monetary Fund condition. The director general of gas has issued the notification regarding the increase in levy for captive power plants. The new increased levy will be collected under section 3 of the Levy Act. The rate for captive power plants has been set for December 2025. The Levy Act stipulates the levy rate for the relevant period. The government has targeted revenue of Rs105 billion from this levy during…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on the appeal seeking suspension of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s Toshakhana verdict. Meanwhile in the cipher case, the court granted the prosecutor time to submit a detailed response to the government’s appeal against the acquittal of PTI founder Imran Khan and Shah Mahmood Qureshi. In the defamation case, notices were issued to the parties regarding Imran Khan’s appeals against Shehbaz Sharif. The Punjab government withdrew appeals against the bail of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi in three land cases. Moreover, the court…

CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt.) Limited, led by Chairman Zhao Bo, has expressed readiness to explore sustainable alternatives for the 300MW Gwadar power project under the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor, while seeking support from Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal to secure an extension of the project’s Financial Closing Date. Despite complying with requirements set by Private Power and Infrastructure Board, including extending its performance guarantee and paying fees, the company says the formal extension letter is pending and has requested government facilitation, reaffirming its commitment to meeting Gwadar’s energy needs and evaluating options like solar power if the coal project faces viability…