At Karachi Port, Pakistan has introduced its first fully regulated bunkering service. As a result of this major upgrading of the country’s maritime infrastructure, Pakistan has brought its practices and safety standards into line with international ones. Maritime Affairs Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry told the conference that this new system will help Karachi compete with regional hubs and attract more global shipping lines who want efficient refueling or reliable services. Up to now, commercial ships calling on Pakistani ports had no refueling point and so had been obliged to go…
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Donald Trump unveils fast-track visas for 2026 World Cup with “FIFA Pass”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, has caused fears among fans who must obtain visas approved by one of world’s most tightly controlled countries. In an announcement that has already triggered wide controversy worldwide,US President Donald Trump has introduced a unique visa scheme for fans hoping to attend the tournament, but the initiative comes with one clear warning from his administration: just having a ticket will not mean entry into the country. The scheme, dubbed “FIFA Pass,” was…
Pakistan-Sri Lanka Cricket Series Continues Despite Security Concerns
Despite the fact that twelve people were killed and several others injured in a suicide bombing in Islamabad, the Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan is continuing as scheduled. Earlier reports had suggested that the second 1-Day International might be called off after 16 Sri Lankan players voiced a preference to return home. However, both cricket boards have now reconfirmed that the series is going ahead. PCB and SLC Officials are now coordinating closely to reassure players and stabilise things across both cricket boards. Security measures have been stepped up markedly…
This Chinese AI Model Claims to Beat GPT 5 — And It’s Totally Free
The global AI race is taking a new turn: Kimi K2 Thinking, a new model developed by Beijing-based Moonshot AI Lab is now available. The company claims that its latest embodiment outperforms OpenAI’s GPT-5 and Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 on some of the most important benchmarks going. What’s more, it’s totally free – because Kimi K2 Thinking is open-source. Moonshot describes Kimi K2 Thinking as a Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model focusing on reasoning capabilities. The system combines long-range planning, adaptive reasoning and integrated online tools like browsing software into a powerful…
India and South Africa set for historic Women’s ODI World Cup final
So everywhere you look in this 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup has been touched by history; and Sunday’s India v defending champs Australia final was no different. After South Africa thrashed England to reach the final, the hosts’ India produced an equally good performance in making only their third Women’s ODI World Cup final appearance ever by defeating defending champions Australia in what can only be described as history. Who can say which of these national teams will pass on new records if they happen on Sunday? The final is…
Enrique Iglesias Returns to India After 13 Years
It’s been 13 years since Spanish pop icon Enrique Iglesias came again to India and everyone cannot wait to welcome him back with open arms. He will sing in Mumbai on Oct 29 and 30, 2025 at the M M R D A Grounds Bandra Kurla Complex. This performance marks his long anticipated return to the Indian stage. Enrique Iglesias, known as the Latin Pop King, has sold over 180 million records worldwide. He’s won over 200 awards including Grammy Awards and Billboard Music Awards. His famous hits such as…
China’s 16,000 Drone Sky Show a New Record in Human History
During the Liuyang Fireworks Cultural Festival, China shattered the world record by flying 15,947 drones in flawless formation over Liuyang. a city in Hunan Province. Thousands of viewers were awed by the performance, as luminous drones performed seemingly out of nowhere flower and tree stereotypes upon the sky, as well as a large floating satellite. The staggering performance established China’s strong achievement in drone technology and AI coordination. Each drone was controlled by just one central computer, an amazing accomplishment demonstrating that China now has the capability to carry out…
Salman Khan’s Comment on Balochistan Sparks Debate
Bollywood star Salman Khan once again found himself in the thick of controversy on Saturday after live words raised eyebrows at a recent public comment. His mention of “Baluchistan and Pakistan” as separate countries went viral across social media channels this week. This unusual pronunciation came during an international media event in Riyadh, where Salman participated alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Speaking about regional unity and culture, he referred to “Balochistan and Pakistan” as if they were two different places — which set off an online debate Within…
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Launch GO AI Hub to Drive Digital Growth
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia launched the GO AI Hub in Islamabad, setting a new direction for cooperation in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and digital innovation. For both parties, it is an important tech partnership. The hub was jointly inaugurated by Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoITT) and GO Telecommunications Group from Saudi Arabia, and has established under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Its mission is clear, it will train Pakistani professionals in next-generation AI technologies and connect them to global markets through Saudi investment and expertise. At the…
Google Confirms Plan to Build $15B AI Hub in India
Google has officially confirmed a massive $15 billion investment to build an advanced AI hub and data center in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The project, announced today, is Google’s largest single investment outside the United States, and aimed to make India a leader in the fast-developing global AI landscape. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, the new hub will speed the company’s work in digital transformation, cloud infrastructure, and environmentally friendly AI. The building will run entirely on renewable energy and feature world-class computing systems capable of managing massive AI workloads. Pichai…
