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Zuckerberg says AI progress slower than expectedPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:53 PM

Pakistan, July 3 -- Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said the company's AI agent technology is advancing more slowly than expected. He also acknowledged shortcomings in Meta's recent restructuring... Read More


Monsoon deaths rise to 17 nationwidePublished on: July 3, 2026 10:52 PM

Pakistan, July 3 -- At least 17 people have died and 41 others have been injured in monsoon-related incidents across Pakistan, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The casualties w... Read More


India approves $5.46 billion defence purchasesPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:52 PM

Pakistan, July 3 -- India has approved the in-principle purchase of military equipment worth $5.46 billion to strengthen its armed forces. The acquisition includes missiles, electronic warfare systems... Read More


Russia completes first Su-35 batch for IranPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:52 PM

Pakistan, July 3 -- Russia has reportedly completed the first batch of 20 Su-35 fighter jets ordered by Iran, with deliveries potentially beginning in 2026. The reported transfer would mark Iran's lar... Read More


Modi begins three-nation Asia-Pacific tourPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:52 PM

Pakistan, July 3 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand next week to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties across the Asia-Pacific region. The three-... Read More


IHC suspends NHA's extra toll chargesPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:45 PM

Pakistan, July 3 -- The Islamabad High Court has suspended the National Highway Authority's additional toll charges on non-M-Tag and low-balance M-Tag vehicles. The interim order blocks enforcement of... Read More


Russia launched barrage of drones, missiles on Kyiv, at least 21 civilians killed, more than 90 injuredPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:45 AM

Pakistan, July 3 -- At least 21 civilians were killed and more than 90 others injured after Russia launched an overnight barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in one of the deadli... Read More


Levy adjustment keeps fuel rate unchanged despite global price fallPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:33 AM

Pakistan, July 3 -- The federal government has decided to double the Climate Support Levy on petrol and diesel to Rs5 per litre, offsetting the increase with an equivalent cut in the Petroleum Levy so... Read More


Water can't be used as tool of coercion, Pakistan tells IndiaPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:32 AM

Pakistan, July 3 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to undertake an official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Turkiye from July 3-5, Foreign Office spokesperson, Ta... Read More


PM hails FBR for surpassing historic revenue target of Rs 12.95 trillionPublished on: July 3, 2026 10:27 AM

Pakistan, July 3 -- Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lauded senior officers of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for surpassing the historic revenue collection target of Rs 12.957 t... Read More