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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

CDA Moves to Upgrade Jinnah Convention Centre

The Capital Development Authority has invited firms to prequalify for upgrading and expanding Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Centre ahead of next year’s Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. A new block is also planned, while the proposed NICEEC project near Malpur faces uncertainty due to time constraints. Officials said the project must begin soon to meet the expected August summit deadline. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Trump and Xi Turn to History After White House Summit

US President Donald Trump is set to accompany Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US National Archives following their White House summit. The visit is expected to highlight the history and evolution of US-China relations. While the summit produced limited visible breakthroughs, both leaders pointed to trade progress and artificial intelligence as areas for cooperation. Taiwan remained a key point of disagreement between Washington and Beijing. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Xi Heads to Washington for Key Trump Meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping has departed Beijing for Washington to meet US President Donald Trump amid efforts to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The talks are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran and Taiwan. Xi and Trump will also attend a White House ceremony and state dinner during the Chinese leader’s visit. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

JI Begins Islamabad March as Naeem Warns Government

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) launched its protest march towards Islamabad on Sunday, with Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman warning that the campaign could escalate into a movement to oust the government if the petroleum levy is not abolished. Speaking in Karachi, he said caravans from across the country were heading to the capital, demanding relief from rising fuel costs and what he described as poor governance. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Entertainment

Andrew Garfield’s Latest Role Sparks A Tech Debate

Andrew Garfield says playing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Artificial prompted him to delete his ChatGPT account. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Garfield compared the experience to leaving Facebook after portraying Eduardo Saverin in The Social Network. He said the film deepened his concerns about AI’s uncertain impact on jobs, society and the economy. Artificial premieres in October. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif Pay Tribute to Quaid-i-Azam

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah on his death anniversary. They praised his visionary leadership and struggle for Muslims’ rights that led to Pakistan’s creation. Zardari urged citizens to follow discipline, perseverance and constitutional principles, stressing equality before law, democracy and dialogue. Shehbaz said Jinnah changed history through determined leadership. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

China Penalises Online Users Over Border Disaster Claims

BEIJING: Chinese authorities have penalised 10 people accused of spreading misinformation about a deadly mudslide near the Nepal border, police said Monday. The penalties may include fines or detention of up to 10 days. Rescue teams continued searching for missing people after floodwaters swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet last week. China’s Ministry of Public Security said the individuals circulated claims that deaths and missing persons far exceeded officially reported figures. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Deadly attack during prayers shakes central Nigeria

JOS, Nigeria: Jihadists kidnapped and killed scores of people during Friday prayers in Nigeria’s Niger state, survivors and lawmakers told AFP. The attack occurred in Dikera village near the Benin border, where armed groups and Sahel militants have increased activity. Survivor Jibril Ahmad said fighters from Lakurawa attacked worshippers with guns, knives and machetes, accusing them of not following Islam. Nearby Binzi village was also targeted. Researchers have linked Lakurawa to Islamic State Sahel Province. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran says it never starts war but won't allow military aggression 

Iran’s acting Defence Minister Seyed Majid Ebn al-Reza says the country’s armed forces have never started a war but will not allow military aggression against Iran’s independence or security, Al Jazeera reported. Speaking before Friday prayers at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Ebn al-Reza said Iran entered what Iran calls the “Ramadan War” significantly stronger than it had entered the earlier 12-day conflict, according to state broadcaster IRIB. Read More…

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