Tariff cut on chemicals, plastic stokes concerns

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The chemical and plastic manufacturing sector has voiced serious concerns over the proposed tariff reduction on the import of chemicals and plastics. According to industry experts, such changes could trigger an irreversible decline in a sector that forms the backbone of Pakistan’s industrial value chain. The local industry has urged the government … Read more

US gives $30m to controversial aid group in Gaza despite violence concerns

[ad_1] The United States is giving $30 million to a controversial humanitarian group delivering aid in war-torn Gaza, despite concerns among some US officials about the month-old operation and the killing of Palestinians near food distribution sites, according to four sources and a document seen by Reuters. Washington has long backed the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation … Read more

US House of Reps bans WhatsApp over security concerns

[ad_1] Listen to article Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp messaging service has been banned from all US House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to all House staff on Monday. The notice said the “Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, … Read more

Mango festival opens amid climate impact concerns

[ad_1] LAHORE: The Punjab Tourism Department has inaugurated the Mango Festival 2025 in Lahore, showcasing over 50 varieties of the beloved summer fruit. The two-day event at a hotel drew large crowds, including tourists, farmers, agricultural experts, students and professionals from the food and hospitality industry. The festival offered a mix of traditional dance, folk … Read more

FBR clarifies concerns over tax law amendments

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: As the Finance Bill 2025 undergoes debate in the National Assembly and within business circles, concerns have emerged regarding certain proposed amendments to tax laws. Several reports in the digital and print media suggest a lack of clarity and public understanding surrounding some key provisions. A particular point of contention involves the proposed … Read more

OpenAI files reveal profit shift, leadership concerns, and safety failures in nonprofit AI organization

[ad_1] A new investigative report titled The OpenAI Files, released by non-profit watchdogs The Midas Project and The Tech Oversight Project, reveals troubling insights into OpenAI’s internal operations, leadership, and shifting priorities. The report, based on a year-long investigation, provides detailed documentation on how the organization’s structure and goals have evolved since its founding in … Read more

Trump conveyed Pakistan’s concerns over Iran-Israel war

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: A day after the landmark meeting between US President Donald Trump and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at the White House, Pakistan on Thursday reiterated its opposition to a military solution and emphasised diplomacy as the preferred way to resolve the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. At his weekly news briefing, Foreign … Read more