In one of the wildest recent stories in global politics, former Pakistani cricket star-turned-Prime Minister Imran Khan used AI-generated voice cloning to deliver a victory speech after his party won a national election—and he did it from behind bars. “My Pakistanis, you have made history. I am extremely proud of you,” said Khan’s AI … Read more
Imran Khan’s supporters demonstrated in key cities across Pakistan as two rival parties held talks to form a government even though Khan loyalists won the most seats in Thursday’s polls. Supporters of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party staged protests in the cities of Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. The crowds numbered in the hundreds due to the heavy … Read more
Imran Khan was jailed and silenced. His colleagues were barred from contesting Pakistan’s election under their party’s name. They weren’t even allowed to use its famous cricket bat symbol. Yet the candidates who are part of Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party — running as independents — put forth a strong showing in the contentious poll. Independents, … Read more
Pakistan was tied to a rollercoaster ride in the year 2023, grappling with the sudden highs and lows of grave economic uncertainty, coupled with soaring inflation and depreciating currency, tearing apart people’s lives. The country had already been reeling from the aftermath of the 2022 floods that washed away swathes of agricultural land, affecting … Read more
The curtains close on 2023, Pakistan concludes another year marked by economic misery, combined with uncertainty on the political front and a looming security threat that has the potential to exacerbate the suffering. While 2022 may be remembered as one of the worst years in the country’s history, its successor, though not as dire, … Read more
Clothes with discount signs are displayed at a shop in Cambrai on the first day of summer sales in France, June 30, 2021. — Reuters Brands violating directive to face enforcement actions: CCP. Discrepancies observed in approximately 96% of outlets. CCP advises consumers to exercise vigilance while shopping. ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has … Read more
German consul says it is unclear whether Volkswagen would pursue the project further in Pakistan or not View to the depot tower of German carmaker Volkswagen’s electric ID. 3 car in Dresden, Germany, June 8, 2021. — Reuters Volkswagen was unable to bring necessary machinery. Automaker yet to decide how to pursue this project. Premier … Read more
ISLAMABAD: As 2023 draws to a close, it has left behind a mix of despair and hope. The economy had teetered on the brink of default but was then propped up with life support. The future of 242 million people now hinges on the anticipation of a return to political and economic stability at … Read more
“We will add another 200,000 skilled people to existing IT workforce,” says IT Minister Dr Umar Saif Caretaker IT Minister Dr Umar Saif is addressing event at a local hotel in Islamabad on November 23, 2023. — Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr Umar Saif has unveiled … Read more
Pakistan and Kuwait are set to sign seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for investments worth $10 billion in various sectors, including environment, mining, information technology (IT) and food security. The MoUs will be signed during the upcoming visit of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to Kuwait, following the approval of the federal cabinet … Read more