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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken major action against online financial fraud by blocking 604 URLs associated with fake social media accounts and deceptive schemes, according to an official document. The document reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using fake social media accounts to lure unsuspecting users into depositing money in fraudulent bank accounts. These scams are often disguised as investment opportunities, job offers, or prize schemes to gain victims’ trust. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) have been working jointly to identify such fake accounts using a dedicated e-portal. Government…

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose an unprecedented 104% tariff on all goods imported from China, effective at midnight on Tuesday, April 8. The move is the latest in a series of aggressive trade measures aimed at countering what Trump claims are unfair practices by China and other nations. This sharp increase in tariffs marks the most significant escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions since the previous tariff war, and follows a series of inflammatory actions and accusations from President Trump,…

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) on Tuesday officially announced the cessation of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) for Pakistani students. The decision, communicated by the U.S. Department of State, marks the end of the program after 15 years of fostering educational and cultural exchange between the two nations. The Global UGRAD Program, which has been a significant platform for Pakistani students to gain academic exposure, leadership skills, and cultural experiences in the United States, will no longer be offered. The announcement has come as a disappointment to numerous Pakistani students who had applied for this…

Once hailed as the crown jewel of Pakistan’s cricket calendar, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is setto kick off its latest season on Friday, April 11 — but with noticeably less fanfare than in previous years. What was once a source of nationwide excitement now appears to be struggling to capture the public’s imagination, with empty seats, lukewarm social media buzz, and a general sense of disinterest hanging over the tournament’s build-up. The primary reason for this fading excitement can be traced directly to the national team’s ongoing underperformance. Cricket stars such as Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah, and Babar…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) Rawalpindi Bench has issued a written order in the case filed by social media personality Arshad Khan, famously known as “Chaiwala”, challenging the cancellation of his national identity card and passport. Justice Jawad Hassan presided over the hearing and issued notices to all parties concerned, including NADRA, directing them to submit their responses by April 17. The order stated that in his petition, Arshad Khan questioned the legality of blocking his CNIC and passport by NADRA and the other parties, reportedly after a rumour aired on a TV channel cast doubt on his nationality. His…

ISLAMABAD : An anti-terrorism court (ATC) of Islamabad on Wednesday issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers involved in May 9 vandalism for failing to appear before the court. Justice Tahir Abbas Sipra of the ATC conducted hearing of the cases against PTI founder Imran Khan, PTI Vice President Shah Mahmood Qureshi and several PTI workers. The hearing couldn’t proceed as Khan and Qureshi didn’t appear before the court, prompting the judge to adjourn the hearing until May 9 while ordering arrest of absent PTI workers. The defendant’s lawyer contended that case could not be proceeded citing unavailability of…

A Chinese quantum computing firm has completed the large AI model task on a quantum computer with remarkable efficiency, Science and Technology Daily reported on Monday. Origin Quantum, a startup based in the eastern Chinese city of Hefei, has successfully fine-tuned a billion-parameter AI model on Origin Wukong, the country’s independently developed third-generation superconducting quantum computer. The company has hailed this achievement as a world-first breakthrough. This marks the first real-world application of quantum computing in large-model tasks, demonstrating that current quantum hardware is capable of supporting AI model fine-tuning, said Chen Zhaoyun, a scientist from Hefei Comprehensive National Science…

The Chinese central government will continue to support urban renewal projects this year, focusing on addressing the pressing concerns of the people and driving high-quality urban development, the Ministry of Finance announced Tuesday. According to a statement on the ministry’s website, the government will explore ways to establish a sustainable urban renewal mechanism, tackle gaps and weaknesses in urban infrastructure, and boost the construction of consumption-oriented infrastructure. In 2025, financial support for urban renewal will target large cities and metropolises, with no more than 20 cities selected. Priority will be given to mega and super-large cities, as well as large…

Domestically produced components are enabling China’s deep-sea manned submersible Jiaolong to undergo a new round of upgrades, paving the way for its next phase of scientific exploration. The latest upgrades, which began in November last year, focused on critical components that are domestically produced. Jiaolong completed its first month-long trials on March 25, setting a new record by performing four “two-dives-a-day” missions – a feat made possible by its newly upgraded 7,000-meter-class high-energy-density oil-immersed lithium battery system. “Before the upgrade, Jiaolong needed around 10 hours to recharge after each dive, which made frequent missions nearly impossible. Now, with the new…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang  held a phone conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging the two sides to maintain free and open trade. Noting both China and the EU are advocates of economic globalization and trade liberalization, and staunch defenders and supporters of the WTO, Premier Li said the two sides should strengthen communication and coordination, expand mutual openness, safeguard free and open trade and investment, maintain the stability and smooth flow of the global industrial and supply chains, injecting more stability and certainty into both sides’ and the world economy. The Chinese premier pointed out that…