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Facebook owner Meta’s (META.O) $14.8 billion investment in Scale AI and hiring of the data-labeling startup’s CEO will test how the Trump administration views so-called acquihire deals, which some have criticized as an attempt to evade regulatory scrutiny. The deal, announced on Thursday, was Meta’s second-largest . It gives the owner of Facebook a 49% nonvoting stake in Scale AI, which uses gig workers to manually label data and includes among its customers Meta competitors Microsoft (MSFT.O) and ChatGPT creator OpenAI. Unlike an acquisition or a transaction that would give Meta a controlling stake, the deal does not require a…

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paying tribute to “voluntary heroes” for selflessly donating blood, stressed the need for increased public awareness about the critical need of regular blood donations for patients. “There is a need for increased public awareness about the critical need of regular blood donations for patients undergoing surgeries, childbirth and for those suffering from serious ailments like cancer and anemia,” the prime minister said in his message to the nation on World Blood Donor Day annually commemorated on June 14. He said the Day was commemorated to pay a global tribute to voluntary heroes who selflessly…

KARACHI: In a strategic move to strengthen its squad ahead of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers, Pakistan’s women’s football team is set to include more diaspora players in the squad, sources familiar with the selection process told Geo. The decision reflects the management’s push to field a more competitive side in the upcoming tournament. The provisional squad, which has not yet been officially announced, features six new diaspora players with professional experience in European and North American leagues. British-Pakistani midfielder Layla Banaras, formerly of Birmingham City, and Mariam Mahmood, a striker for England’s West Bromwich Albion, are among the notable…

Acclaimed writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar recently indicated that he may not continue working with Humayun Saeed in the future, hinting at a possible rift. During an appearance on Naeem Hanif’s Eid special program, Qamar stated that he has already collaborated extensively with Saeed onprojects like Mere Paas Tum Ho, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, and London Nahi Jaunga, and suggested that their frequent collaborations might not be the norm going forward. He expressed feeling ‘nervous’ about working with Saeed again, marking a shift from his earlier praise where he lauded Saeed’s talent and justified casting him repeatedly due to his suitability for lead…

CHAKWAL : Three siblings, including two sisters and a brother, aged between four to thirteen years drowned while bathing in Gohal Dam near Chakwal on Friday, Dunya News reported According to police, the tragic incident took place in village Lawoh where the children drowned while taking bath in the dam. The deceased were identified as 13-year-old Fiza, five-year-old Abia and four-year-old Furqan. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead bodies to Thesil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital Naushera.

JERUSALEM/DUBAI/WASHINGTON  – At least 20 senior Iranian commanders including the head of the revolutionary guards, Aerospace Force Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were killed in Israel’s strikes on Iran on Friday, two regional sources told Reuters. Israel launched widescale strikes against Iran on Friday, saying it targeted nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders during the start of a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon. Iran had launched about 100 drones towards Israeli territory in retaliation, which Israel is working to intercept, Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said. Iranian media and witnesses reported explosions…

Türkiye and Russia have strongly condemned Israel’s recent aerial assault on Iran, warning that the escalation could destabilise an already volatile Middle East and undermine global peace. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday, Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry denounced the Israeli attack “in the strongest terms,” calling it a blatant violation of international law and a dangerous provocation. “This attack, which clearly violates international law, is a provocative act that serves Israel’s strategic destabilisation policy in the region,” the ministry said. It further accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deliberately sabotaging diplomatic efforts. “Netanyahu does not want any issue…

Former Pakistan captain and star cricketer Babar Azam has joined the Australian T20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), for the first time. According to details, BBL franchise Sydney Sixers have pre-signed Babar Azam ahead of the draft, announcing the news via their official social media accounts. According to the BBL, the Pakistani and global cricket superstar will make his debut appearance in the tournament during the upcoming 2024–25 season. Each BBL team is allowed to pre-sign one player before the draft. This year’s Big Bash League is scheduled to be held between December and January.

China has expressed deep concern over Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, warning that the escalation threatens to destabilise the entire Middle East and urging all parties to exercise restraint. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Beijing is “closely monitoring” developments following what it termed a “serious act of aggression” by Israel against Iranian territory. “We are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of these attacks,” the spokesperson said, adding that “a show of aggression is not in the interest of any party involved.” The Chinese government reiterated its long-standing stance in favour of dialogue and diplomacy over military confrontation. “China…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday condemned what he described as an “unprovoked attack” by Israel on Iran, calling it a dangerous act that could further destabilise the already volatile Middle East. In a statement posted to X (formerly Twitter), the prime minister expressed deep concern over the loss of lives resulting from the Israeli airstrikes on Tehran and extended his sympathies to the Iranian people. “I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, today’s unprovoked attack on Iran by Israel,” the prime minister wrote. “I convey my deepest sympathies to the Iranian people on the loss of lives in this…