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Moonshot AI launches Kimi K3.1 Pro open-weight model with high performance

The new model features a 1-million-token context window and offers a highspeed version for faster processing at specific price points.

Pakistan Sports Board honours Rd Rizwan Aftab Ahmed for sports development

The award follows an agreement between ACTIVIT and the PSB Coaching Centre to provide athlete support and joint initiatives for sports development.

Ahad Khan Cheema orders NHA to prioritise financially viable projects

The move aims to ensure infrastructure development aligns with commercial feasibility and secures funding without reducing public sector allocations.

Ahsan Iqbal urges young doctors to drive Pakistan's development through research

The federal minister called for evidence-based policy making and warned medical professionals against spreading misinformation on social media.

HMD launches 2660 Flip Senior Edition with AI assistant Mary

The new device targets older users by combining a traditional flip design with a subscription-based AI companion for personal assistance.

Israeli forces begin mass demolition of Palestinian homes and businesses in Hebron

The demolition follows an attack that killed two soldiers, resulting in the eviction of 300 families from the gunmen's home district.

Arc browser to be discontinued by Christmas

The Browser Company shifted focus to Dia two years ago, leading to the planned shutdown of the Arc platform.

Pakistan to host 12-team Women’s T20 World Cup in 2028

The women's tournament concludes 11 days before the men's event begins in Australia and New Zealand.

Xiaomi opens pre-orders for Mijia Water Purifier 3 1200G in China

The new device features a 13-stage filtration system capable of removing 145 types of contaminants for a price starting at approximately $225.

Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival concludes ninth edition with $350,000 in funding

The nine-day event supported 19 selected projects and hosted over 140 business meetings to bolster the regional film industry.

Bill Gates warns AI could trigger 20 years of economic upheaval

Gates urged for stronger government oversight and technical safeguards because he believes society is not adequately prepared for rapid AI development.

WAPDA signs Rs133.18 billion contract for Diamer Basha Dam project

The agreement secures critical hydro-mechanical equipment and steel structures to manage water flow and power generation for the River Indus project.

Aymen Saleem joins Pakistan People’s Party after announcing retirement from acting

The former actress framed her political move as a personal promise to honor the legacy of Benazir Bhutto.

Punjab residents can now track driving license applications online

The new digital system allows applicants to monitor progress using their CNIC numbers to reduce manual inquiries and improve transparency.

China and Pakistan propose alternative Middle East vision for regional stability

The non-aligned initiative advocates for ceasefires and secure shipping routes while avoiding the formation of a new military bloc.

Riphah International University seeks to establish Pakistan's first AI hospital

The initiative aims to integrate Chinese healthcare technology to enhance medical education, clinical diagnosis, and research across the country.

Pakistan tells UN Sudan conflict lacks military solution

Pakistan urged the UN to end external support for the conflict and implement an arms embargo to preserve Sudan's unity and state institutions.

Haroon Akhtar Khan chairs task force meeting to boost Pakistan exports

The initiative seeks to identify industrial bottlenecks and create a more competitive environment for private sector growth.

Punjab Assembly committee orders inquiry into Rs145 million medicine contract irregularities

The inquiry will examine why the company took a year to deliver supplies despite a three-month deadline and why no action was taken on the delay.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority launches province-wide crackdown on substandard food

Director General Kashif Iqbal Jillani led surprise inspections of slaughterhouses and milk shops to enforce hygiene standards and legal compliance.

Rawalpindi authorities order private schools to register within one week

CDA grants in-principle approval for two high-rise towers in Blue Area

The move aims to boost private investment and vertical growth in Islamabad while streamlining commercial construction processes.

Pakistan begins immediate recruitment for federal posts under Balochistan quota

The initiative aims to boost youth employment and improve living standards by filling vacancies from Grade 1 to 16 based on merit.

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda reveals strict rules for filming with children

The filmmaker avoids using scripts for young actors in several projects to maintain authenticity, though he made an exception for his film Monster.