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Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put $600 billion into expanded investment and trade with the United States over the next four years, the Saudi State news agency said early on Thursday. The crown prince expressed it during a phone call with Trump, who took oath for his second term on January 20. During the call, the crown prince conveyed the congratulations of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his own congratulations to the President on the occasion of his inauguration, and wished the friendly American people…

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab on Wednesday unveiled its newest Galaxy S25 smartphones, powered by Qualcomm’s chips and Google’s artificial-intelligence model, hoping its upgraded AI features can reinvigorate sales and fend off Apple and Chinese rivals. Samsung also previewed a thinner version of the flagship models at the end of an event in California, aiming to launch the Galaxy S25 Edge in the first half of this year ahead of Apple’s (AAPL.O), opens new tab anticipated rollout of its slimmer iPhone. Samsung was faster than Apple in launching an AI-powered smartphone but failed to regain its crown in the…

The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival, underscoring the enduring friendship between Pakistan and China. The event was graced by the Honorable Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, and His Excellency Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Jiang Zaidong. In his address, Minister Ahsan Iqbal highlighted the significance of the Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and hope, symbolizing wisdom, resilience, and transformation. He emphasized the unshakable bond between Pakistan and China, often described as higher than the mountains, deeper than the oceans, and sweeter than honey. Reflecting on the achievements of the…

ISLAMABAD – A meeting of the judicial commission, chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi, is scheduled to take place on Thursday. The agenda includes consideration on 46 nominees for the appointment of 12 additional judges to the Sindh High Court. The list includes six district and sessions judges alongside 40 lawyers. Prominent names among the district and sessions judges are Suresh Kumar, Khalid Hussain Shahani, Mushtaq Ahmed Laghari, Tasneem Sultana, Munawar Sultana, and Ameer Ali Mahesar. Notable lawyers under consideration are Ali Haider Ada, Nisar Ahmed Bhambhro, Riazat Ali Sahir, Miran Muhammad Shah, Raja Jawad Ali Sehr,…

ISLAMABAD- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted mainly cold and dry weather for most parts of the country, with very cold conditions in hilly areas during the next 24 hours. However, shallow to moderate fog is anticipated at isolated locations in south Punjab and upper Sindh during morning and night hours. The synoptic situation reveals that continental air is prevailing over most areas, while a westerly wave is influencing the western and upper regions of the country. During the past 24 hours, cold and partly cloudy conditions were observed in most parts of Pakistan, accompanied by rain and snowfall in…

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that no trade talks have been held between New Delhi and Islamabad since last year. Responding to a reporter’s question at the Indian embassy in Washington, the top Indian diplomat said no proposal was floated from either side [India and Pakistan] to resume trade. He pointed out that India never stopped trade with its neighbouring country. “Their [Pakistani] government took the step to stop trade in 2019.” “Our concern was that they never granted us MFN [Most Favoured Nation] status, even though we granted it to them,” Jaishankar added. “Every country has the…

Customs officials recovered 78 high-value mobile phones, including 54 iPhones, worth hundreds and thousands of rupees from the crew of Pakistan International Airlines’s (PIA) Dubai-Multan flight. The seized iPhone 16 Pro were found in possession of five crew members, including senior steward Faisal Pervaiz, air hostesses Nishat and Sadaf, and flight stewards Imran and Khalid Khan. Acting on prior information, Customs authorities intercepted the crew and discovered 24 iPhones with the two air hostesses. Upon further investigation and identification by the detained crew members, 54 more phones were recovered from the male crew members after calling them back from their…

The Punjab cabinet has approved an amendment to Section 24 of the Motor Vehicle Ordinance Act 1965 in a move to simplify vehicle registration processes, allowing motor vehicle owners to register their vehicles in any district across the province. Previously, under Section 24, vehicle owners were mandated to register their vehicles in their home district. With the amendment, Punjab residents now have the freedom to get their vehicles registered in any district of their choice. An Excise and Taxation Department spokesperson highlighted that registration numbers are being allotted under a unified series across Punjab. The spokesperson also clarified that there…

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan recounted the intense moments from the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final, where a dropped catch nearly altered the course of the match.   “When Kohli’s catch was dropped, Azhar Ali provided immense support and told me to stay confident,” Shadab revealed. He admitted feeling the pressure as he moved to his position. “As I approached the point area, I kept hoping for his dismissal.” Shadab acknowledged Kohli’s exceptional capabilities, describing him as a player capable of changing a match’s outcome from any position. “Kohli is a match-winner in every sense,” he added. On the subsequent ball,…

Indian media on Wednesday raised questions about Rohit Sharma’s participation in the captains’ meeting for the ICC Champions Trophy, citing ongoing uncertainty.   According to reports, the event, expected to take place on 16 or 17 February, may be held in Pakistan or relocated to the UAE. The venue decision remains pending, leaving doubts about Sharma’s attendance. “No discussions have been held regarding Rohit Sharma’s visit to Pakistan,” revealed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia. – Vikrant Gupta hopes Indian spinners will ‘perform well’ in Dubai conditions – Separately, renowned Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta…