The rapid development of artificial intelligence is raising increasingly serious questions about who controls the technology, how far its development should go and whether the race between the United States and China could create a new form of global technological confrontation. In a discussion hosted by Ayaz Khan Lohani, Business Intelligence Analyst Kareem Shehadeh-Rifai examined the growing concerns within the US technology industry over the pace of AI development, the strategic competition with China and the possibility that governments could eventually seek greater control over advanced artificial intelligence. The discussion followed recent warnings from leading figures in the AI industry,…
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Washington: The U.S. military came dangerously close to intercepting a Chinese vessel in the Middle East after an intelligence report incorrectly claimed that the ship was carrying components linked to a nuclear weapons program, a CNN report claimed. According to report, the intelligence assessment circulated within the U.S. military during the war with Iran and prompted officials to prepare for a potential operation against the vessel. Sources familiar with the incident told CNN that armed personnel were preparing to board the ship and that military aircraft had already been deployed. The situation changed when officials examined the intelligence more closely…
LAHORE: Following the highly anticipated rollout of Coke Studio’s newly launched, creator-led sub-platform Nu.WAV, the release of “RANGEEN” marks a pivotal milestone for contemporary Pakistani fusion. Bringing together genre-bending producer Umair, smooth-cadence pop icon Hasan Raheem, and breakthrough vocalist Izzchughtai, the track offers a high-stakes look into the experimental freedom promised by executive producer Kamal Khan. While a portion of the fanbase originally mistook the release for a standard new season kick-off, online communities quickly mobilized to issue a collective disclaimer: Nu.WAV operates on its own terms—a designated platform specifically crafted to give emerging, next-gen artists room to aggressively reshape…
Washington clears major fighter-jet deal as Riyadh faces growing regional security threats, while US intelligence reportedly warns that China could gain access to sensitive F-35 technology Washington: The United States has approved a proposed $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the kingdom’s planned air capabilities amid heightened security tensions across the Middle East. The State Department announced the approval on Thursday. Saudi Arabia has sought the advanced aircraft for years, but the proposed sale has faced concerns over Israel’s military advantage in the region and the security of highly…
By Ayaz Khan Lohani Steve Jobs argued that Apple should begin with the customer experience and work backwards to technology. But the original iPhone shows that this did not mean giving customers what they asked for. Apple created an experience that consumers had never demanded — and then changed their expectations. The new iPhone Duo presents a very different picture: a product entering a category already developed by competitors. In 1997, shortly after returning to Apple, Steve Jobs explained his philosophy during a question-and-answer session at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Jobs said: “One of the things I’ve always found…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, while suspending the trial court’s February 19 order in a case concerning their social media posts. The relief was granted pending a final decision by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on applications seeking suspension of their sentences. Mazari and Chattha were sentenced in January 2026 to a combined 17 years in prison on multiple charges related to controversial social media posts. The prosecution had alleged that the posts contributed to an anti-state narrative under cybercrime laws. Both subsequently sought…
ISLAMABAD: BOL News Network has reportedly removed prominent female anchor Absa Komal from the air following remarks she made at a journalists’ protest in Islamabad, according to JournalismPakistan.com. JournalismPakistan.com reported on September 16 that Komal was allegedly dismissed or taken off air after speaking at a hunger strike organized by the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) outside the National Press Club. During her address on September 14, Komal criticized media owners over what she described as delayed or unpaid salaries and questioned the treatment of journalists working in the television industry. She said some media employees had gone without salaries…
RIYADH: Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement south of Makkah before it could enter the restricted airspace of Islam’s holiest city, Saudi authorities said. The attempted attack on Tuesday evening marked a significant escalation in the wider regional conflict, particularly because of Makkah’s religious importance to Muslims around the world. Saudi officials said the drone was destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace. A Saudi-led coalition described the security of Makkah and other Islamic holy sites as a “red line.” The Houthis, however, denied targeting Makkah or any other religious site. Pakistan condemns attempted attack…
Lahore Mirror Special Report Lahore: Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer just one of the biggest names in football. He has become a global media phenomenon, with his presence extending far beyond the pitch. The Portuguese star has built an enormous following across social media, reportedly taking his combined audience across major platforms beyond 1 billion. The figure puts Ronaldo in a category few other public figures have reached. His reach stretches across Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube and platforms popular in China, including Weibo and Kuaishou. Every goal, training session, interview, family photograph and public appearance can quickly turn into content…
LOS ANGELES: At least three people were killed Tuesday when NBCLA news helicopter crashed into a parking lot in Los Angeles, officials said. Another person was taken to hospital, although their condition was not immediately known. The crash occurred in Chatsworth, near the site of a separate fatal collision involving a city bus earlier in the day. Colleen Williams, an NBC4 Los Angeles anchor, confirmed during a live broadcast that the station’s chopper went down just before 7 p.m. “We are going to take a couple of minutes to think about that, process it,” she said, her voice shaking with…
