US backs Israel’s decision to cut ties with UNRWA

Listen to article The United States has expressed support for Israel’s decision to sever all ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This move, announced during a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, includes barring Israeli officials from engaging with the agency and shutting down its offices in areas under Israeli … Read more

Senate vote on Tulsi Gabbard’s DNI confirmation reportedly to take place in SCIF

Concerns have emerged following reports suggesting that the U.S. Senate vote on whether to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) might take place behind closed doors in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), with vote tallies kept secret.  Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was among those raising alarm over the potential lack … Read more

PCB proposes tri-series with USA, Canada

Listen to article Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met USA Cricket Chief Executive Officer Johnathan Atkeison in Washington to explore collaborations, including a potential tri-series with Canada, the PCB announced on Tuesday. The two officials discussed the possibility of hosting a tri-series featuring Pakistan, Canada, and the United States, as well as bilateral series between … Read more

No reduction in industrial power prices

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not endorsed Pakistan’s proposal to further reduce industrial electricity prices by Rs2.70 per unit through the complete elimination of cross-subsidies, which the sector is providing to shoulder subsidies to low-end residential consumers. Energy ministry sources told The Express Tribune that the ministry floated the proposal to further reduce … Read more

The multilingual chatbot ready to assist at the defence exhibition

Listen to article Chatbots, created by engineering universities in Pakistan, will now be able to assist and guide international delegates at a defence exhibition taking place this November. The AI-powered chatbot project is a collaborative effort between Dawood University of Engineering and Ziauddin University, and it has been named “Noor Pakistan.” The Noor Pakistan robot, designed to assist … Read more

Romanian helmet, artifacts stolen in Dutch museum heist

Listen to article A daring art heist has stunned Europe after thieves used explosives to break into a museum and steal a priceless cultural artifact. The item, an ancient golden helmet, is one of Romania’s most revered national treasures, and its theft has sent shockwaves through both the art world and Romanian society. The Cotofenesti helmet, which … Read more

National Stadium Karachi seating capacity decreased after renovation

Listen to article The construction work at National Bank Stadium Karachi for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been completed 100% while finishing process is expected to be fully completed by January 31. During a media briefing, Project Manager Bilal Chauhan said that the finishing work on the newly constructed building at the stadium is ongoing. The … Read more

SBP governor announces timeline for new currency notes

Listen to article State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed announced that new design currency notes are awaiting cabinet approval, with the first release expected by the end of 2025. He shared the news during a press conference on Monday while announcing the revised policy rate. Addressing the progress, Ahmed said, “As per the announcement last year, SBP is … Read more