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Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral relations, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, information technology, energy and other key sectors during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and a visiting US congressional delegation. The two-member delegation, comprising Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, called on Dar in Islamabad on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and regional developments. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Dar welcomed the delegation and highlighted the positive momentum in Pakistan-US relations, saying there was significant potential for cooperation across multiple sectors. The two sides discussed…

Veteran Pakistani actor and writer Syed Mohammed Ahmed has claimed that some writers in the country’s television industry are using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce entire 26-episode drama serials, warning that the trend is affecting originality and cultural authenticity. Speaking on Sheeba Khan’s Dareecha podcast, Ahmed said AI-generated scripts often fail to reflect Pakistan’s language, culture and everyday social interactions. He questioned how some writers manage to complete multiple television scripts within a short period. “It takes me around 10 to 11 months to write a quality drama. It is not humanly possible to write several dramas at the same time,” he…

The Cabinet Committee on Energy has approved proposed amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directing authorities to expand the country’s strategic petroleum reserves and accelerate reforms in the energy sector. Chairing the committee’s meeting, the prime minister said modernising Pakistan’s oil refineries was essential to meeting the country’s growing energy needs. “Upgrading oil refineries is the need of the hour,” Shehbaz said, adding that modern facilities would improve energy security, reduce dependence on imported fuels and enable the production of environmentally friendly petroleum products. PM orders swift implementation The prime minister directed officials…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Oman to discuss the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions continue to rise following recent military confrontations. According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Araghchi spoke with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud about the latest regional developments and bilateral relations. The ministers also stressed the need to strengthen regional cooperation and diplomatic efforts to maintain stability. IRNA reported that the three diplomats discussed “the insecurity imposed on the Strait of…

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has established a Virtual Currency Investigation Cell (VCIC) to combat the misuse of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology for terrorist financing, money laundering and other financial crimes. According to an official notification, the new unit has been created with the approval of the Director General FIA as part of Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen financial security and comply with the National Action Plan (NAP) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations. Focus on terror financing and cybercrime The specialised investigation cell will probe cases involving: Money laundering through digital assets Terrorist financing Cybercrime linked to cryptocurrencies Financial…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as Washington considers tougher sanctions on Russia and the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran become increasingly intertwined. Zelenskyy is also scheduled to attend the funeral of US Senator Lindsey Graham and later meet members of the US Senate, according to Reuters, citing congressional aides. The visit coincides with a planned Senate vote on legislation that would significantly tighten sanctions on Russia. Senate to consider tougher Russia sanctions The proposed legislation, championed by the late Senator Graham, would impose 100% tariffs on imports…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s so-called “mosquito fleet”, describing it as an effective example of how modern technology is reshaping naval warfare. Speaking during a meeting with Russian naval officers on Sunday, Putin pointed to Iran’s maritime tactics in the ongoing Middle East conflict. “Look at what’s happening in the Middle East conflict zone,” Putin said, according to Russia’s state-run Sputnik news agency. “Iran using their mosquito fleet have been quite efficient in their warfare. It’s a matter of new technologies.” He said small naval vessels equipped with advanced weapons systems had proven highly effective despite their limited…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in the United States on Monday for talks with President Donald Trump, marking their first face-to-face meeting since the conflict between Israel, the United States and Iran. Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara Netanyahu, landed at Joint Base Andrews ahead of the high-profile meeting at the White House. The visit marks Netanyahu’s eighth meeting with Trump since the US president returned to office and the first since February, shortly before Israel and the United States launched a joint aerial campaign against Iran. The talks come amid heightened regional tensions following weeks of military confrontation…

British-Pakistani businessman Shafiq Akbar has announced plans to launch a property verification service in Pakistan next month aimed at helping overseas Pakistanis verify legal and ownership records before purchasing real estate. Speaking at an event in Manchester, Akbar said concerns about fraudulent property transactions have discouraged some overseas Pakistanis from investing in the country’s real estate sector. According to Akbar, the proposed service will allow prospective buyers to remotely verify the legal status and ownership of properties before completing a purchase. He said the platform would enable Pakistanis living abroad to check whether a property has any legal or ownership…

Prince Harry is reportedly urging Meghan Markle to accept King Charles III’s conditions as the couple seek to repair ties with the Royal Family, according to a new report. The report claims Harry reached the conclusion after a brief meeting with the King at Highgrove House earlier this month, where he allegedly realised that any future reconciliation would have to be on the monarch’s terms. A source quoted by Heat World said King Charles wants to move beyond repeated disagreements and expects consistent efforts toward rebuilding trust. “Charles made it clear he wants to see progress now, rather than another cycle of…