The e-commerce giant could invest up to $20 billion more in the startup if it meets specific performance targets. SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon said on Monday that it has invested an additional $5 billion in Anthropic, deepening its partnership with the startup behind the Claude artificial intelligence system. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant said the…
King Charles III has vowed to continue the late Queen’s mission, even as Prince Harry continues to appeal for a return to royal duties. The royal family surprised fans by sharing special tributes as they marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. On April 21, the Palace…
A 56-km round trip for visitors travelling to the sports complex in New Jersey typically costs just $12.90. NEWARK: World Cup fans will be charged $150—more than 10 times the usual price—for the express round-trip train between New York and the Meadowlands stadium when it hosts the final and seven other matches, local officials said…
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars secured their third win of the ongoing tournament. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars claimed their third win of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 on Saturday, defeating Rawalpindi by 32 runs at the National Bank Stadium and knocking them out of the tournament. Chasing 211, Rawalpindi were limited to 178/9 in their 20…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Türkiye will continue to support Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace in the region. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum. According to a statement from the…
An Iranian official has stated that mediation efforts led by Pakistan are underway to resolve the US blockade issue and facilitate Iran’s participation in the upcoming talks. A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance is expected to leave for Pakistan on Tuesday to participate in key truce talks with Iran, with arrival in…
Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Muhammad Faisal, and Chairman of Gerry’s Visa Services, Afzal Wali Muhammad, sign a contract in London to expand consular facilitation services across the United Kingdom. LONDON: The Pakistan High Commission in London has awarded a contract to Gerry’s Visa Services Ltd to enhance consular facilitation services across the United…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Dasun Shanaka for one year from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) over contractual violations. Shanaka had been picked by Lahore Qalandars for Rs7.5 million in the accelerated round of the player draft held in February. However, just three days before the start of PSL 11, he withdrew citing…
Platform to be developed with CMPak, Wibbow Technologies, says HEC officials The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is set to roll out a blockchain-powered digital attestation system, allowing students to verify their degrees online without the need for physical visits or document submissions, The News reported. Officials added that the platform will also let users submit…
As of 22 September 2025, here are some current gold price benchmarks in Pakistan: Purity / Unit Price 24-Carat (1 tola) PKR ~ Rs. 392,000 22-Carat (1 tola) ~ Rs. 359,000 – 360,000 24-Carat (1 gram) ~ Rs. 33,600 – 33,650 These numbers are for major cities (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, etc.), and as usual, there…