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Pentagon Signs AI Deals With Major Tech Firms

Expanded Military AI Partnerships The Pentagon has reached agreements with seven major AI and tech companies to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its classified defense networks. The move aims to widen the range of AI providers supporting U.S. military operations. Officials said the new partnerships will strengthen capabilities across secret and top-secret systems used by…

Inflation Hits Two-Year High at 10.9%

Sharp Rise in Prices Inflation climbed to 10.9% in April, reaching its highest level in nearly two years. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said global shocks and higher fuel costs pushed prices upward. The government also passed on increased fuel prices to consumers. In addition, it raised the petroleum levy, which further increased costs…

PM’s ‘Apna Ghar’ Scheme Faces Potential Constitutional Hurdle

The government’s Rs3.2 trillion Apna Ghar Programme plans to finance 500,000 housing units across Pakistan. However, legal experts warn that it may conflict with the constitutional deadline to eliminate interest-based banking by January 1, 2028. Officials say the issue becomes clear when they compare the scheme’s structure with constitutional requirements. Financing Plan Extends Beyond 2028…

Starmer Signals Possible Ban on Some Protests

According to Beyond Time News, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that banning certain pro-Palestinian marches could be justified under specific circumstances. Speaking in an interview, he stressed that while peaceful protest is a fundamental right, authorities may need to act when demonstrations include language considered inciting or dangerous. Concerns Over Public Safety The…

Trump Suggests Possible US Action Against Cuba

According to Beyond Time News, US President Donald Trump has said that the United States could “take over” Cuba “almost immediately,” raising concerns about escalating tensions. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump suggested that a strong military presence, including a possible deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln, could pressure Cuba into submission. Strong Rhetoric…

Government Moves to Activate Refinery Policy

According to Beyond Time News, the government of Pakistan has stepped up efforts to implement the long-delayed oil refinery policy, aiming to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on imports. The push comes amid rising global uncertainty linked to the US-Iran conflict, which has highlighted vulnerabilities in fuel supply chains. SIFC Urges Resolution of Tax…