Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman asserts that the AI industry’s future hinges on who can afford to run models at scale, not just who builds the smartest ones. He argues that inference compute scarcity will define winners for the next few years, with high-margin products gaining a significant edge through a data-driven improvement flywheel. Microsoft…
Bilal Bin Saqib (Photo credit: X/@Bilalbinsaqib) In January 2026, Pakistan’s top civilian and military leadership hosted Zachary Witkoff, CEO of the crypto platform World Liberty Financial, for an engagement that closely resembled a state-level visit. While the formal centerpiece was a non-binding letter of intent to explore stablecoin integration for cross-border payments, the high-profile attendance…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has been rocked by a ball-tampering scandal in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The major controversy erupted during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, putting captain Shaheen Afridi, opener Fakhar Zaman and fast bowler Haris Rauf under the scanner.The incident occurred in the final over of the match, with…
PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and BJP national presidient Nitin Nabin on Monday vacated their seats in the state legislative council and assembly, respectively, 14 days after being elected as member of the Rajya Sabha. Both were elected to the Rajya Sabha on March 16.While Nitish sent his resignation letter to the Bihar legislative Council’s…
Pakistan has once again found itself facing the consequences of long-standing support for terror groups, as highlighted in a US Congressional research report dated March 25. The report presents a stark picture of Pakistan as a base for numerous armed and terrorist organisations, some of which have been active since the 1980s.According to the report,…
Rupee opened the week in green, recovering sharply in early trade after regulatory intervention aimed at curbing banks’ currency exposure. The currency climbed to 93.57 against the US dollar, on Monday, gaining 128 paise from its previous close, after opening at 93.62 in the interbank foreign exchange market. This comes days after the currency had…
A month into the Donald Trump-designed war with Iran, Washington is quietly expanding its military footprint in the Middle East, sending several hundred additional troops to join a growing force of Marines and Army paratroopers. The deployments, US military officials told The New York Times on Sunday, are meant to give the president a wider…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma was seen in his true colours, batting in his typical style and dispatching bowlers all over the park with complete authority in IPL 2026 as Mumbai Indians took on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match.The decision to bowl first didn’t work for…
NFL Trade Rumors: Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Chargers linked to $24M San Francisco 49ers standout amid rising interest (Getty) NFL trade rumors around a San Francisco 49ers free agent are gaining traction as the new season approaches. And it’s none other than Jauan Jennings. The star wide receiver remains unsigned, but interest across the…
R Praggnanandhaa vs Anish Giri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: The opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, proved that while chess doctrine often predicts a draw when both sides play perfectly, the reality on the board could be far more volatile. Of…
