SAN FRANCISCO: Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has reported a sharp surge in its financial performance, claiming its annual revenue crossed $20 billion in 2025, nearly three times higher than the $6 billion recorded last year. In a blog post, OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar said the company’s annual revenue run rate exceeded $20 billion in 2025, reflecting rapid growth alongside a major expansion in computing capacity. She noted that OpenAI’s computing power increased from 0.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 to 1.9 GW in 2025, while the Microsoft-backed company also reached record levels of daily and weekly active users. To…
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LONDON/BRUSSELS: A major Afghan human smuggling network in Europe has been uncovered following a joint operation by British and Belgian authorities, leading to the deportation of key suspects. According to Afghan publication Afghanistan International, the alleged ringleader of the network, Zeeshan Bangash, has been deported from the United Kingdom to Belgium. The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said the network was involved in illegally transporting migrants through Iran, Türkiye and the Balkan states before reaching France and Belgium. Investigators revealed that the group smuggled thousands of migrants from France into the UK through illegal routes. The network is also accused…
KOHAT: Pakistan’s energy sector received a major boost as the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced a new oil and gas discovery in the Nashpa Block of Kohat district. According to an OGDCL spokesperson, the newly drilled Bragzai X-1 well is expected to produce 3,100 barrels of crude oil per day, along with 8.15 million cubic feet of gas daily. The company said the oil and gas discovery in Kohat accounts for nearly 14.5 percent of Pakistan’s total crude oil production, making it a major breakthrough for the national energy sector. OGDCL further said that the discovery reflects…
Islamabad: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, has stressed that a strong, professional, and people-friendly police force is essential for ensuring internal security and upholding the rule of law in the country. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the field marshal visited the National Police Academy (NPA) in Islamabad, where he met officers of the Police Service of Pakistan and held detailed discussions on policing challenges and reforms. Federal Interior Minister and Minister of State for Interior were also present on the occasion. Upon his arrival at…
Web Desk: Gold prices have shattered all previous records in the global market, reaching an all-time high amid strong international demand and economic uncertainty. According to international media reports, the price of gold climbed to $4,700 per ounce, marking the highest level in history. Just a day earlier, gold was trading at $4,689 per ounce, before extending its upward momentum. Data shows that gold prices have surged by nearly 70% over the past year in the international market, reflecting growing investor interest in the precious metal as a safe haven. The global rally has also impacted local markets. On Tuesday,…
Lahore: Fast bowler Haris Rauf is unlikely to be included in Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, according to media reports. Sources say the decision was taken after the Asia Cup final, as Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson is reportedly not in favour of including the pace bowler in the World Cup setup. As a result, Haris Rauf has been kept out of the probable squad. It is worth noting that Haris Rauf has not played any T20 International match for Pakistan since the Asia Cup. He is currently in Australia, where he is participating in…
Quetta: A massive fire broke out at the four-storey Achakzai Plaza in Liaquat Bazaar, Quetta, causing extensive damage to more than 200 shops and a basement, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to details, the fire spread rapidly across the commercial plaza, triggering panic among traders as thick smoke and intense flames made rescue and firefighting efforts difficult. Several fire brigade vehicles and district administration teams rushed to the scene and are actively engaged in controlling the blaze. Authorities said that police and other law enforcement personnel have also been deployed to ensure public safety and facilitate emergency operations in the…
Kabul: Several people were killed in a blast in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, on Sunday, officials confirmed. According to a foreign news agency, the explosion occurred in the Shahr-e-Naw area, leaving multiple people dead and injured. Rescue teams rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Spokesperson for the Afghan Ministry of Interior Abdul Mateen Qani confirmed that the blast had resulted in multiple fatalities. He said that further details would be shared soon. The Shahr-e-Naw area is known for housing foreign residents and key facilities and is considered one of the relatively secure areas of…
Pakistan has moved a step closer to the launch of 5G services, as the federal government has decided to hold the 5G spectrum auction during the month of Ramazan. According to officials, the government plans to launch 5G services in major cities within six months after the completion of the auction. Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said efforts are underway to conduct the 5G spectrum auction by the end of February. She added that following the auction, 3G and 4G services are also expected to improve. The minister said the government aims to roll out 5G services in…
London | January 19, 2026: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has openly disagreed with US President Donald Trump over the issue of Greenland, advising Washington to pursue diplomacy instead of pressure. According to Reuters, Starmer held a telephone conversation with President Trump on Sunday, during which he warned that imposing tariffs on NATO allies would be “wrong” and damaging to collective security. Before speaking with Trump, the British prime minister had also held discussions with Denmark, the European Union, and NATO leadership. Starmer said that placing tariffs on allies who are working together for NATO’s shared security goals was not…
