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May 13, 2024

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US to raise concerns at first AI talks in China

WASHINGTON: The United States and China will hold their first talks on artificial intelligence on Tuesday, with Washington raising concerns about Beijing’s use of the rapidly emerging technology, US officials said. The opening dialogue — announced without a date during Foreign Secretary Anthony Blinken’s visit to Beijing last month — will take place in Geneva with senior officials in attendance. US officials said they did not expect concrete agreements or offers of cooperation from the dialogue, but wanted a channel to communicate each country’s views and perceptions of the risk. China “has made the development of artificial intelligence a major

May 11, 2024

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Britney Spears’ family are considering intervention as her behavior raises concerns

Britney Spears’ family fear history will repeat itself after her recent meltdown Britney Spears’ family are considering intervention as her behavior raises concerns Britney Spears’ family ‘thinks she needs help’ following her alleged hotel altercation with rumored boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. Loved ones of the controversial singer fear history could repeat itself if they don’t step in and get her treated for her alleged mental health problems, a source said. In Touch Weekly. “They are looking at their options,” the source said of her family. “Britney has been on the decline for a

May 10, 2024

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GSMA raises concerns about SIM blocking policy

Islamabad: The international body representing telecom operators has expressed concern over the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to block SIM cards of mobile individuals who do not appear in the list of active taxpayers for the tax year 2023. GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association), Head of Asia Pacific, Julian Gorman has written to Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, expressing concerns over the Income Tax General Order (ITGO) issued by the FBR on April 30 . , 2024, regarding the blocking of more than 500,000 SIMs. GSMA emphasized that ITGO will not only impact

May 7, 2024

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CCP points out concerns over PTCL-Telenor merger

Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) said on Monday that telecom mergers could reduce consumer choice, citing the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan (Private) Limited (TP) by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). The regulator revealed that a preliminary investigation by the CCP indicated that the proposed acquisition of Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers Private Limited (OT) by PTCL could lead to a significant reduction in competition in the telecom sector. PTCL, a publicly traded company, specializes in various telecommunication services, including mobile cellular, wireless local loop service, direct-to-home television service and financial services across Pakistan. Telenor Pakistan and OT, both

April 24, 2024

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Badosa is “fighting” for a tennis career despite doctors’ concerns

Former world number two Paula Badosa was sworn in on Tuesday "keep fighting" for her career despite what the doctors told her "it would be complicated" to continue playing professional tennis due to a stress fracture in her back last year. The Spaniard has been told she may need to manage her pain using cortisone shots to stay competitive and admitted she has had plenty of low moments as she tries to come to terms with the medical advice she is being given. "I cried a lot and still cry sometimes when I hear it and when I have conversations

April 2, 2024

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Economic concerns are weighing on stocks

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted a mixed performance on Monday but posted losses as profit-taking intensified towards the end of the March quarter amid growing concerns about economic uncertainty. In the morning, trading got off to a brisk start with the KSE-100 hitting an intraday high of 67,304.36. However, the positive momentum faded before midday after the release of dismal data showing a trade deficit of $2.2 billion in March, reflecting a 56.3% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase. Additionally, speculation surrounding the outcome of Pakistan’s upcoming talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on April 14, along with investor concerns

March 26, 2024

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Competitors are raising concerns about the telecom merger

Islamabad: With one of the biggest mergers in Pakistan’s telecom sector underway, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) said a decision on Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s (PTCL) takeover of Telenor Pakistan could be delayed as rivals have expressed concern about the plan. In a statement, the CCP said a pre-merger application regarding PTCL’s intention to acquire 100% stake in Telenor Pakistan and Orion Towers was received on February 29, 2024. However, the application was submitted with an incorrect fee and the remaining amount was sent to the committee on 6 March 2024. Later, to complete the due diligence, further information

March 19, 2024

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Australia postpones Afghanistan series again over human rights concerns

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell plays a shot during a 2023 World Cup match against Afghanistan. — AFP/File Cricket Australia announced on Tuesday its decision to postpone the upcoming men’s series against Afghanistan due to deteriorating human rights for women and girls in the country. “Over the past 12 months, CA has continued to consult with the Australian Government on the situation in Afghanistan. The Government’s advice is that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are worsening. For this reason, we have maintained our previous position and the bilateral series against Afghanistan will be postponed,” the board said in a statement.

March 17, 2024

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The PSX is under pressure due to concerns over IMF talks

KARACHI: Turmoil and uncertainty marked the outgoing week on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), as the market suffered a bearish spell closing four out of five sessions in the red. Uncertainty over securing a new, longer-term loan package in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept the KSE-100 index under constant pressure. The week started on a strong note as increasing selling pressure in select stocks and a weak economic outlook kept investors away on Monday. The KSE-100 index fell sharply on Tuesday, losing over 950 points as several factors including a weak rupiah, monetary policy uncertainty, high inflation

February 10, 2024

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Sajal Aly, Malala express concerns about elections

Sajal Aly commented on her Instagram Stories about the election situation in Pakistan. With many twists and turns, the political arena has recently been a hotbed of activity and emotionally charged discourse. The actress took to her IG Stories to share her insights on the same. “There have been a lot of changes since the night till now,” the star said in Urdu. Add the clapping emoji next to it. In her next IG Story, the actress shared Laga Reh Roy Shehzad’s famous song touching on the state of Pakistan, its political representatives and the people residing in the nation.

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