ISLAMABAD: A demonstration of an experimental driverless car in Islamabad took an unexpected turn when the vehicle crashed into a parked police van during a demo by a reporter. The incident was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media, with viewers reacting to the dramatic end to what was presented as a showcase of technological innovation. During the demonstration, the reporter praised Pakistan’s technological talent, saying, “There is certainly no shortage of talent in Pakistan,” before the vehicle was set in motion without a visible driver. Moments later, the vehicle appeared to lose control and moved…
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BISHKEK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Bishkek on Monday for a three-day official visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he is set to participate in key meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The prime minister was received upon arrival by Kyrgyzstan’s Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. During his visit, PM Shehbaz Sharif will attend the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State as well as the SCO Plus Summit. Pakistan is also set to assume the chairmanship of the SCO Council of Heads of State for the next year. On the sidelines of the…
ISTANBUL: Leaders and senior defence officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Monday attended the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA). Pakistan was represented by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif. The meeting was held at Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace, where foreign and defence ministers and senior military officials from the three countries gathered for the inaugural session and a group photograph. Türkiye was represented by Foreign Minister…
MUZAFFARABAD: Newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Barrister Iftikhar Ali Gillani has announced that internet services across the region will begin to be restored within the next two days, along with the reopening of major entry and exit routes. Speaking to journalists during his first visit to the Central Press Club after assuming office, Gillani said the routes connecting Azad Kashmir with other parts of the country would be restored within two days. He also announced a phased restoration of internet services. As part of the first phase, internet connectivity for educational institutions is expected to be restored…
SLAMABAD: Reports claiming that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is engaged and preparing to marry have sparked speculation, with unverified claims linking the alleged development to Liechtenstein. According to the reports, Bilawal’s alleged fiancée is said to be from Vaduz, the capital of the European microstate. The reports further claimed that President Asif Ali Zardari had travelled to Liechtenstein with other family members to discuss arrangements and finalize a date for his son’s wedding. The reports suggested that the wedding could take place by the end of this year. However, the claims have been rejected by the…
ZAFARWAL: The water level in Nullah Dek in Zafarwal continues to rise, with irrigation authorities reporting a moderate flood as a large volume of water moves through the watercourse. According to the Irrigation Department, around 16,000 cusecs of water is currently passing through Nullah Dek. The watercourse has an overall carrying capacity of approximately 30,000 cusecs. The rising water level has prompted the district administration to remain on high alert, with authorities closely monitoring the situation and keeping track of changes in the water flow. Residents living near Nullah Dek have been advised to avoid unnecessary movement around the watercourse…
JACKSON HOLE: European central bankers are leaving the annual Jackson Hole economic gathering with growing concerns about the future of financial cooperation with the United States, amid disagreements over monetary policy, currencies and the direction of Washington’s economic strategy. The concerns emerged during this year’s meeting of central bankers and economists in Wyoming, where the arrival of new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has attracted considerable attention. European officials are increasingly worried that U.S. economic policy could become less predictable and that tensions between Washington and its traditional financial partners could create additional volatility in global markets. One major issue…
The first trailer for Inspector Jamshed: The Secret Parchment has arrived, giving fans of Ishtiaq Ahmed’s beloved Urdu novels their first major glimpse of the long-awaited screen adaptation. With its darker, gritty visual style, fast-paced action and mysterious storyline, the trailer has already generated considerable excitement among audiences and celebrities alike. The film, scheduled for release in 2027, follows Inspector Jamshed, played by Omair Rana, as he investigates a series of murders connected to a mysterious parchment. Ahad Raza Mir takes on the role of Behzaad, the film’s central antagonist. Ahad appears convincing in the trailer, bringing a noticeable intensity…
Growing tensions between Israel and Turkey over their competing interests in Syria have raised concerns about the possibility of a new regional confrontation, but a geopolitical analyst says a direct war between the two countries remains unlikely. In an exclusive discussion with JP Global Affairs anchor Ayaz Khan Lohani , senior journalist and analyst Rifa Alam said the situation in Syria is still fluid, with regional alignments continuing to change following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government and the emergence of Ahmed al-Sharaa as Syria’s new leader. The discussion comes after an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase triggered a…
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has warned that India’s continued decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance could have serious consequences for regional peace and security, as Islamabad renewed its call for the restoration of the decades-old water-sharing agreement. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar issued the warning on August 28 while addressing a seminar hosted by Pakistan’s Embassy in Washington on the Indus Waters Treaty and its implications for South Asian security. Dar maintained that the 1960 treaty remains valid and binding under international law and argued that it contains no provision allowing either India or Pakistan…
