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گورنر بلوچستان شیخ جعفر خان مندوخیل نے عالمی فورم پر نوجوانوں کو AI کے فعال تخلیق کار بنانے اور اس کی گورننس میں شامل کرنے کی حمایت کی ہے۔
Aug 13, 2026, 12:31 AM
The Privatisation Commission has approved a financial adviser for the outsourcing of Lahore’s Allama Iqbal and Karachi’s Jinnah airports. The selected consortium will negotiate the advisory agreement.
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President Trump’s tougher approach toward Iran reduces prospects for a new accord on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan indicates progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations while Washington and Tehran exchange reparations demands.
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An ex‑Pentagon chief warned the United States may be on its back foot over Iran, while Gulf states seemed to accept a new, Iran‑controlled status in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a new AI requirement for every undergraduate and postgraduate degree. The commission also released a draft policy that bans students from submitting AI‑generated work as their own and requires disclosure of the tools used. The rules are deemed unenforceable by educators, leading to questions about the policy’s practicality.
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A powerful 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 164 people and smashing buildings in cities such as Cali, Pereira and Manizales. Rescue crews, police, soldiers and volunteers are working through the night to search for survivors and aid those trapped.
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Mobile and internet services in Quetta and parts of Balochistan are still suspended, while a financial lockout in Nushki district persists until August 31, 2026, leaving residents unable to access banking and communication services.
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Business leaders warned that Pakistan will need a real GDP growth rate of 6% to 7% annually to keep pace with a projected population of approximately 400 million by 2040.
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Pakistani campuses are changing their orientation approach. Rather than a brief information dump, they are turning the first week into an ongoing transition that builds relationships and supports diverse entrants from the start.
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Iran has named former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, a key body that coordinates the country’s security and foreign policy amid the ongoing conflict with the United States.
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A sudden halt to mobile phones and internet in Quetta left students, healthcare staff, traders, journalists and food deliverers without vital communication tools.
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An AI‑generated video depicting a stylised Adolf Hitler drinking from a plastic Fanta can went viral, with millions believing it was an authentic commercial. The clip’s obvious fake design sparked debate and highlighted how shock advertising has become normalized as a marketing strategy.
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The ministry has approved Rs10 billion to support the textile industry and other exporters through duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes.
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A Lahore Chamber of Commerce delegation has traveled to Germany to meet chamber officials and explore business ties, emphasizing industrial cooperation, technology transfer, and joint ventures.
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The Express Tribune reports that 144 children in Pakistan have died in 2026 from measles and diphtheria—two diseases preventable by vaccination.
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Pakistan has earmarked 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and AI data‑centre projects. The decision has raised questions about whether the national grid can meet the distinct demands of high‑intensity digital services, including consistent power delivery, cooling needs and overall network reliability.
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Pakistan’s PVARA announced a significant step toward a comprehensive licensing system for virtual asset service providers, with a focus on transparency, risk‑based regulation, and consumer protection.
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Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has announced a 75‑paisa per unit fuel cost adjustment for August electricity bills, adding a Rs9.8 billion burden to consumers. The adjustment applies to prepaid tariffs, excluding lifeline and electric‑vehicle customers, and is part of an ongoing monthly review of fuel costs.
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