Pakistan and China have signed agricultural memorandums of understanding worth $4 billion in Beijing. Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain attended the historic signing with Chinese companies. According to the Ministry of National Food Security, a total of 24 MoUs were finalized under the agreement. The deals aim to enhance cooperation in farming, trade, and agricultural […]
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OpenAI announces AI-powered job platform to rival LinkedIn
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced a new AI-driven job platform. It will connect job seekers with companies using artificial intelligence. The platform, called OpenAI Job Platform, is expected to launch by mid-2026. According to the company, the system will help users find the best matches for skills and job requirements. It will focus […]
Major UK cabinet shakeup: David Lammy Deputy PM, Shabana Mahmood Home Secretary
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his cabinet, appointing key figures to major positions. David Lammy becomes Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, replacing Yvette Cooper, who is now Foreign Secretary. Pakistani-origin Shabana Mahmood has been appointed Home Secretary, marking a significant milestone in British politics. Other new appointments include Steve Reed as […]
Hezbollah pressures Lebanon, calls for halt to Israeli strikes
Hezbollah said Lebanon’s recent cabinet session on a plan to establish a state monopoly on arms is an “opportunity” to prevent the country from slipping into crisis. The group emphasized that the government should proceed with caution while Israel continues military operations in the south. Lebanon’s cabinet on Friday welcomed a plan by the army […]
Over 4.2 million affected by Punjab floods, says PDMA
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has released a detailed report on the destruction caused by recent floods in Punjab. Heavy flooding in the Ravi, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers has badly affected thousands of villages and displaced millions of people across the province. According to the report, more than 4,100 villages have been hit by […]
Trump eyes strikes on Venezuela cartels, deploys F-35s
The United States has deployed F-35 stealth fighter jets to Puerto Rico as tensions with Venezuela increase. Washington says the move is aimed at strengthening anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. However, officials and analysts believe it also signals a warning to President Nicolas Maduro. Alongside the jets, the US Navy has increased its presence with […]
Pakistan to witness rare ‘Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse tomorrow night
Pakistan will witness a total lunar eclipse on Sunday night, according to the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). The eclipse will occur when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. Unlike solar eclipses, this event is safe to watch with the naked eye, binoculars, […]
Trump renames Pentagon as ‘Department of War’ amid global tensions
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming the Pentagon from the “Department of Defense” to the “Department of War.” He described the change as a better reflection of today’s world, saying the United States holds the strongest military and must present itself accordingly. Trump made the announcement at the Oval Office, stressing […]
Karachi braces for heavy rains as Indian system strengthens
A strong low-pressure system has formed over India’s Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. It is now pushing monsoon winds into Sindh. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said rains are expected from today until September 10. These rains will mainly affect eastern Sindh districts. According to the PMD, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, and Khairpur will likely receive […]
Trump signs order granting tariff exemptions for trade partners
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing tariff exemptions for countries with trade deals, starting Monday. The exemptions cover more than 45 categories, including industrial metals, pharmaceutical compounds, and chemicals. The move comes after Trump imposed steep tariffs during his first seven months in office to reshape global trade and push partners […]