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RAWALPINDI : A high-level delegation led by Yaşar Güler, Minister of Defence of Turkiye, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force during a visit to Air Headquarters, Islamabad. The meeting encompassed discussions on evolving regional security dynamics, progress of ongoing defence cooperation and prospects for future collaboration in emerging domains of warfare. During the meeting, Chief of the Air Staff highlighted the enduring brotherly ties between Pakistan and Turkiye, emphasizing the common aspirations and strategic convergence that bind the two nations. He reaffirmed PAF’s steadfast resolve to further strengthen bilateral…

Overseas Pakistanis have sent a record-breaking $38.3 billion in remittances during the financial year 2024-25 marking a significant 27 percent increase compared to the previous year. According to official data released by the State Bank of Pakistan, the surge in remittances reflects growing confidence of expatriate workers in the country’s financial channels, aided by stable exchange rates and government incentives for using formal banking systems. “Remittance inflows in FY2024-25 stood at $38.3 billion, compared to $30.1 billion received during FY2023-24,” the SBP said in a statement. The government has expressed hope that the momentum will continue in the current fiscal…

Selling pressure was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly 1,000 points during the opening minutes of trading on Wednesday. At 10:35am, the benchmark index was hovering at 132,419.08 level, a decrease of 984.11 points or 0.74%. Selling was seen in key sectors including commercial banks, fertilizer, oil and gas exploration companies and refinery. Index-heavy stocks including ARL, NRL, MARI, OGDC, PPL, POL, MCB, MEBL and UBL traded in the red. On Tuesday, the PSX witnessed a volatile trading session as the market swung sharply between gains and losses before settling almost flat…

Punjab and other parts of the country experienced widespread monsoon rainfall over the past 24 hours, with authorities issuing warnings of potential flooding and landslides, especially in the northern regions. According to data released by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the highest rainfall in Punjab was recorded in Khanewal at 51mm, followed by Sahiwal (44mm), Rawalpindi (42mm), and Murree (41mm). Lahore received 23mm of rain, while Okara and Mandi Bahauddin recorded 30mm and 27mm respectively. The monsoon spell, which began earlier this month, is expected to persist till July 13. Director General of PDMA, Irfan Ali Kathia, warned of…

A new study by UNESCO released at the opening of the AI for Good global summit in Geneva has found that artificial intelligence’s surging electricity demand could be significantly curbed — by simply asking shorter questions and using smaller models. The report, published on Tuesday, highlights that concise prompts and specialised, lightweight AI models could reduce energy consumption by up to 90 per cent without affecting the quality of responses. The findings come amid mounting concerns over the environmental impact of generative AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Microsoft’s Copilot — all of which rely on immense computational power…

The tragic demise of model and actress Humaira Asghar has cast a long shadow over Pakistan’s showbiz industry, as a video of the late artist criticising the hypocrisy prevalent in the entertainment world surfaced days after her body was discovered in Karachi. Humaira Asghar, originally from Lahore, had relocated to Karachi to pursue her dreams in the entertainment industry. On July 8, her decomposed body was recovered from a flat in the upscale Defence area of the city, reportedly a month after her death. The circumstances surrounding her passing remain unclear, and a formal investigation is under way. The news…

The United States has firmly rejected India’s assertion that Washington played no role in facilitating the recent ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, during a routine press briefing in Washington, stated that “we stopped the war between Pakistan and India,” directly contradicting Indian claims of a purely bilateral resolution. Bruce further added that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance were closely involved in the de-escalation efforts. The remarks came in response to a question about Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent briefing to the Indian Parliament’s Committee on Foreign…

Archaeologists in Peru have unveiled the ancient city of Peñico, a 3,000-year-old urban centre believed to have served as a crucial hub for trade and cultural exchange between the coast, the Andes and the Amazon. Located in the Huaura province north of the capital Lima, Peñico was officially opened to the public last week, the country’s Ministry of Culture said in a statement. The announcement follows eight years of archaeological excavation and conservation work at the site. Experts say the city, founded around 1800 BCE, played a strategic role in connecting coastal communities of the Supe Valley with Andean highland and…

In a key development reflecting the robust Pakistan-China strategic partnership, a high-level Chinese defence delegation led by Lieutenant General Wang Gang, Chief of Staff of the PLA Air Force, met with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu at PAF Headquarters in Islamabad. The visit centered on enhancing bilateral airpower cooperation and operational synergy. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration in training, technology, and joint operations. Lt Gen Wang praised the PAF’s operational readiness and modern doctrine, particularly its execution of Multi-Domain Operations. The meeting underscored growing defence ties and innovation-driven cooperation between the two air forces.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, marking the first visit by a senior Iranian official to the kingdom since Tehran’s brief war with Israel. The meeting came in the aftermath of a 12-day conflict that saw unprecedented escalation between Iran and Israel, with the United States stepping in to mediate a ceasefire after bombing three Iranian nuclear facilities. Despite the intensity of the hostilities, both Tehran and Riyadh appear committed to maintaining their recent rapprochement. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, the discussions between Araghchi and…