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The UAE Media Council has officially banned the use of artificial intelligence to depict public figures or national symbols without prior approval. The regulation aims to curb misinformation, defamation, and misuse of AI that could harm societal values and public trust. The Council warned that using generative AI or similar technologies to spread misinformation, promote hate speech, or undermine the dignity of individuals constitutes a media violation. Such offenses are subject to penalties under the Media Violations Regulation, including fines and administrative actions. Content creators, social media users, and media organizations are urged to adhere strictly to the law and…

As ChatGPT approaches its third anniversary, at least one in ten retail investors worldwide is using chatbots to guide their stock choices — a trend driving explosive growth in the robo-advisory market. But even early adopters admit it remains a high-risk strategy. Artificial intelligence has made stock selection, monitoring, and investment analysis accessible to retail investors at a fraction of the cost once reserved for institutional players. The robo-advisory market — which covers fintech platforms, banks, and wealth managers offering automated financial advice — is projected to grow from $61.75 billion in 2024 to $470.91 billion by 2029, according to…

Pakistan held their nerve to defeat Bangladesh by 11 runs in a tense Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash on Thursday, setting up a highly anticipated final against India on Sunday. Defending a modest total of 135/8, Pakistan bowled out Bangladesh for 124, with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf leading the charge. The win ensured a dream India-Pakistan showdown for the tournament decider at Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan’s batting struggles Batting first after losing the toss, Pakistan once again saw their top order falter. Saim Ayub was dismissed for a duck, his fourth in six innings of the tournament, while…

On the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, China took to the world stage to announce its updated climate targets from the UN podium. At the United Nations Climate Summit 2025 held in New York on Wednesday, China outlined goals across energy, industry, ecosystems and adaptation. Experts hailed the package as a “more ambitious” Paris framework that serves as a “clarified continuation” of earlier pledges and provides guidance for future economic activity. Under the new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), China aims by 2035 to reduce economy-wide net greenhouse gas emissions by 7 percent to 10 percent from peak levels; lift non-fossil fuels…

Pakistan and China are set to sign multiple MoUs to fast-track the second phase of the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, with Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal in China to attend the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting of the CPEC.  Pakistan, China begin JCC meeting in Beijing The 14th JCC meeting formally began in Beijing on Friday with senior officials, ministers, and sectoral experts from both sides in attendance. The session is being co-chaired by the planning ministers of Pakistan and China. Ahsan Iqbal emphasized that Pakistan and China are “iron brothers,” tied by trust and…

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not allow Israel to annex the West Bank, rejecting calls from some far-right politicians in Israel who want to extend sovereignty over the area and snuff out hopes for a Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has faced some pressure from allies to annex the West Bank, prompting alarm among Arab leaders, some of whom met on Tuesday with Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. Nope, I will not allow it. It’s not going to…

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok’s US operations to US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law. The new US company will be valued at around $14 billion, Vice President JD Vance said, putting a price tag on the popular short video app far below some analyst estimates. Trump on Thursday delayed until January 20 enforcement of the law that bans the app unless its Chinese owners sell it amid efforts to extract TikTok’s US assets from the global platform, line up…

BEIJING :  Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Friday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will usher in a new era of development, especially for the youth. Under the framework of the CPEC, the 14th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting began in Beijing, attended by ministers, officials from line ministries, and experts from both countries. The meeting is being co-chaired by the planning ministers of Pakistan and China. Addressing the inaugural session, Iqbal said that Pakistan and China are “iron brothers” bound by trust and a shared destiny, and that CPEC Phase Two will bring about a new…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed that every poor patient in the province should receive treatment at any hospital without paying any money. Chairing a special meeting on health sector reforms, she said that no cancer patient should be left untreated due to financial constraints. Major decisions on healthcare reforms The meeting, chaired by CM Maryam Nawaz, approved a new admission policy for public and private medical and dental colleges in Punjab. It was decided that passing the MDCAT test will be mandatory for admissions to government medical colleges. For the children of overseas Pakistanis, a $10,000 fee…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) made history on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed two major milestones — 160,000 and 161,000 points — for the very first time. The remarkable rally reflects renewed investor confidence and marks another record-setting day for the country’s financial markets. Record-breaking rally at PSX Trading opened on a strong note, and the index immediately surged past the long-awaited 160,000 level. At the start, the KSE-100 index jumped by 1,255 points, reaching 160,535 points — a record in itself. But the momentum did not stop there. The market continued to climb, and by the end…