Google defends 4GB background AI downloads amid privacy backlash WASHINGTON ( WEB NEWS ) Google Chrome VP and GM Parisa Tabriz responded to criticism over Chrome’s silent 4GB AI model downloads, emphasizing that on-device AI is vital for the browser’s security and development. Privacy researcher Alexander Hanff documented that ChromeRead More →
Pakistan set to get fourth IMF tranche under EFF programme: sources ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Pakistan is likely to receive more than $1.2 billion under its ongoing loan programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the lender’s Executive Board is scheduled to meet on May 8, News channelRead More →
Pakistan to eliminate duties on used car imports under new auto policy ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) The federal government is considering a plan to gradually eliminate duties on used car imports as part of a new auto policy expected to be implemented from July 1, 2026. According to sources,Read More →
Attock Refinery shuts down main unit amid supply disruption KARACHI ( WEB NEWS ) The suspension of oil tanker movement has disrupted the supply chain, forcing Attock Refinery Limited to shut down its main processing unit after crude oil supplies were halted. According to reports, Attock Refinery Limited confirmed thatRead More →
New ATM rules regarding free transactions and charges announced NEW DELHI ( WEB NEWS ) India unveiled new rules for bank customers using ATM machines for transactions across the country. The central bank of India has outlined updated limits on free usage, cash handling, and additional banking charges. Free transactionsRead More →
ISLAMABAD ( Web News ) It has been revealed that several officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have failed to declare their assets, a key requirement under reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). According to official sources, the FBR has completed scrutiny of asset declarations, whichRead More →
Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until ‘real agreement’ reached WASHINGTON ( WEB NEWS ) US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that US forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a “real agreement” is reached, as Washington enters a fragile two-week ceasefireRead More →
Shopping malls, markets to close at 8 pm nationwide except Sindh amid fuel crisis Premier expresses confidence that Sindh will soon align with federal govt’s decision The federal government on Monday decided to close markets and shopping malls across Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Balochistan, Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), and AzadRead More →
The prime minister was further informed that the vehicles would recover their procurement costs within 13 to 14 months. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored the need to introduce environment-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) across the country, citing the evolving regional situation and rising globalRead More →
There was no immediate response from U.S. and Iranian officials. . Reuters “We do not comment on these individual, specific incidents,” Andrabi said, adding that the peace process was ongoing, Pakistan’s official media. ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS ) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Monday that the peaceRead More →
The subsidy requirement is estimated at Rs15-18 billion per week, which could rise to Rs30 billion. The price gap is estimated at around Rs.100 per litre for petrol and over Rs.200 for diesel ( Web News ) The federal government, in consultation with provinces, is set to further increase petrolRead More →
PSX drops slightly after jumping over 7,000 points amid optimism over potential de-escalation in the region At the close of trading, the KSE-100 index was at 6,768.25, or 4.35%, to 155,511.56. It climbed to 7,461.58 points, or 4.78%, to 156,204.89 at around midday KARACHI ( Web News) The Pakistan StockRead More →