[ad_1] PUBLISHED July 06, 2025 KARACHI: In a cruel twist of irony, America’s Independence Day is being celebrated with the largest upward transfer of wealth in the country’s history. By signing the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” into law on July 4, President Donald Trump has turned Robin Hood into a bogeyman – and made the … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department has launched a sweeping crackdown against the illegal keeping of lions and other dangerous wild animals, following orders from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. In the past 24 hours, officials recovered 13 lions and arrested five individuals from different districts. Five First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered, … Read more
[ad_1] Listen to article The recent Indo-Pak crisis has been temporarily defused by a still fragile ceasefire. Yet, this crisis has major policy implications not only for the subcontinent, but for the world’s two major global superpowers, the US and China, which are locked in increasingly intensive great power competition. The impact of the unfolding great power … Read more
[ad_1] Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are spending billions to recruit top artificial intelligence talent, triggering debates about whether the aggressive hiring spree will pay off in the competitive generative AI race, reported AFP. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently complained that Meta has offered $100 million bonuses to lure engineers away from his company, where they … Read more
[ad_1] LAHORE: At least 587 big cats – including lions, tigers, leopards, pumas, and jaguars – are being kept as exotic pets by individuals across Punjab. The Punjab Wildlife Department has launched a province-wide verification drive to authenticate ownership claims and enforce compliance with wildlife regulations. Following a public notice urging citizens to declare any … Read more
[ad_1] Edward Coristine, the 19-year-old tech whiz and self-branded “Big Balls” has officially resigned from his federal post. The teen, who went viral for his audacious LinkedIn nickname and Musk-approved rise, was part of the “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)”, a cost-cutting agency revived under Elon Musk’s brief stint in government. Coristine’s exit was confirmed … Read more
[ad_1] LONDON: In the gardens of a royal palace, Swiss billionaires, Qatari royals and the odd former footballer gathered on Monday night for a one-off chance to bag a racehorse ready to run at Royal Ascot the next day. Over 7.5 million pounds ($10.2 million) changed hands as bidders vied to secure one of 28 … Read more
[ad_1] LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman on Monday presented a Rs5,335 billion surplus budget for financial year 2025-26 in the provincial assembly amid strong protest by the opposition. In the next fiscal year, the government estimated Rs4,062.2 billion federal transfers from the Federal Divisible Pool, while Rs828.2 billion would be generated from … Read more