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King Mohammed VI appoints Morocco's first female prime minister Fatima Zahra El Mansouri

The appointment follows a September election with a 38% voter turnout where the winning coalition holds 207 of the 395 parliamentary seats.

Haroon Akhtar Khan meets Unido delegation to discuss industrial growth

The meeting aims to leverage international cooperation to address climate change impacts and boost local manufacturing through technology transfer.

Brazilian court orders Meta to prove AI neutrality before presidential runoff

The ruling follows allegations that the social media giant suppressed content from the incumbent president while promoting rival accounts.

Laurene Powell Jobs pays $250 million for Skydance stake

The investment secures a board seat for the Emerson Collective founder as the media giant consolidates through a major merger.

Israeli police detain 10 people following West Bank settler violence

The raid follows an assault on European diplomats and a Palestinian man that left one woman with four broken vertebrae requiring surgery.

Pakistan government cuts petrol and diesel prices for 24 hours

The price of petrol fell by Rs. 5.16 to Rs. 381.14 per litre, while diesel dropped by Rs. 7.69 to Rs. 389.27 per litre.

Punjab Governor pledges to address business community concerns and production costs

The governor plans to convey industrial demands to President Asif Ali Zardari while initiating a textile circular city in Faisalabad.

Ukraine reports intelligence sharing interruption as Starlink restrictions continue

Ukraine officials say American intelligence remains incomplete and inconsistent while Starshield mobile unit speeds were restricted to 100 mph.

Islamabad High Court issues notices on appeals in barrier-removal terrorism case

The defense argues the Anti-Terrorism Court lacked jurisdiction and failed to provide the accused with copies of the challan or the charges.

University of British Columbia offers CAD 40,000 annual funding for PhD students

Both Canadian and international students can qualify for this support after securing admission to the program.

University of British Columbia opens PhD and Master applications for 2027 intake

Eligible doctoral students can receive a minimum of CAD 160,000 in funding support over the first four years of their studies.

Islamabad development work in Sector C-15 reaches 60 per cent completion

The capital's infrastructure expansion continues as the CDA secures land for new housing and upgrades waste management systems across the region.

IBA Karachi, Aga Khan University and Habib University partner on AI education

The partnership aims to address the impact of AI on education through collective efforts and institutional collaboration.

Pakistan and Lahore Chamber to promote creative economy and cultural heritage

The partnership aims to export traditional handicrafts and arts to global markets while leveraging Lahore's status as a regional cultural capital.

Shaza Fatima Khawaja outlines Pakistan's digital roadmap at Seoul AI summit

The minister highlighted a USD 1 billion investment and a master plan to digitise 12 priority sectors by 2035 to bolster national sovereignty.

Engro Fertilizers net profit rises 57 percent in third quarter

The company's earnings surged as urea offtake jumped 175 percent, while competitors faced production halts.

US charges former OpenAI employee for planting recording device in meeting room

Prosecutors say Alfozan had support from the Saudi government and faces up to five years in prison for actions that could threaten national security.

Senator Abid Sher Ali pledges government focus on KP security and development

The PML-N lawmaker called for national unity and warned against rhetoric that undermines state institutions during a media briefing.

Azam Nazeer Tarar urges removal of six-year Senate service rule for passports

The Minister for Law and Justice argues that the current disparity in eligibility between the two houses creates unnecessary hurdles for parliamentarians.

BISP, UN Women and WFP sign pact to empower Pakistani women

The pact includes establishing a Gender-Responsive Social Protection Working Group and conducting assessments of 12 Nashonuma facilitation centres.

Four Canadian military members die in Alberta base fire

The fire broke out during high-intensity combat training with live munitions and left at least 19 people in critical condition.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia review progress on Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

The meeting reinforces a 2025 strategic pact where an attack on one of the three signatory nations is viewed as an attack on all.

Internal power struggle over mining wealth fuels unrest in northern Afghanistan

The conflict stems from a domestic rivalry between the Kandahari leadership and the Haqqani Network over control of the country's vast mineral wealth.

Australian politician Helen Haines critically ill after car strike in Victoria