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PM launches Indus AI week 2026 to empower youthPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:53 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Islamabad hosted the inaugural Indus AI Week 2026, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighting nationwide efforts to promote artificial intelligence and digital reforms aimed a... Read More


Pakistan launches 2026 reforms report with 660 changesPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:52 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- The Pakistan Reforms Report 2026 was unveiled in Islamabad, highlighting over 660 institutional reforms implemented in the past year to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and dig... Read More


Blackpink Jisoo returns to screen in new K-dramaPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:50 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Blackpink star Jisoo is set to star in the upcoming South Korean TV series Boyfriend on Demand, collaborating with actor Seo In-guk under the direction of Kim Jung-sik. The romant... Read More


FIA foils trafficking attempt at Karachi airportPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:45 AM

KARACHI, Feb. 9 -- The Federal Investigation (FIA) Immigration on Sunday foiled an attempt to trafficing a woman for sexual exploitation, offloading three passengers from a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-... Read More


Instagram, YouTube face first addiction trialPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- A California trial over Instagram and YouTube's addictive design began Monday in Los Angeles, testing whether Big Tech can be held liable for harming young users. The lawsuit was f... Read More


Elon Musk pledges to defend Epstein whistleblowersPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:30 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Elon Musk has pledged to cover legal costs for anyone sued for revealing information about the Jeffrey Epstein case. The announcement followed a Super Bowl ad featuring Epstein's v... Read More


EU warns Meta over blocking AI rivals on WhatsAppPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:15 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- The European Union has threatened Meta Platforms to stop blocking AI rivals on WhatsApp while it investigates alleged abuse of dominance. The European Commission sent a statement o... Read More


PM Shehbaz likely to attend Gaza peace board meetingPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:15 AM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 9 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to attend the first leaders' meeting of the US-initiated Gaza "Board of Peace" in Washington on February 19, according to diplomatic sour... Read More


Oil drops 1% as US, Iran pledge to continue talksPublished on: February 9, 2026 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Feb. 9 -- Oil prices fell 1% on Monday after the US and Iran pledged to continue nuclear talks, easing fears of immediate conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude dropped 67 cents to $67.38 ... Read More


Opposition strike sees mixed response nationwidePublished on: February 9, 2026 9:45 AM

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 9 -- The opposition call for a nationwide wheel-jam and shutter-down strike on Sunday received a largely muted response, with routine life continuing across much of the country despite... Read More