(Photo: tribune.com.pk)Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia is striving to engage in the semiconductor market with an aim to become the semiconductor hub in Asia. The minister said this strategic arrangement has provided the country’s electrical and electronics (E&E) industry, especially the semiconductor sector, with access to the global market. Meanwhile, SEMI CEO Ajit Manocha said Southeast Asia is well-positioned to help accelerate the semiconductor industry’s unprecedented growth driven in part by the game-changing innovations such as GenAl. Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Director Sikh Shamsul Abdul Majid affirmed the detemination to make Malaysia the leading investment destination in the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. At the opening of the exhibition, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia will allocate 25 billion RM (5.3 billion USD) to train 60,000 local engineers and expand the domestic semiconductor industry./.

PML-N supreme leader and founder Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday officially reclaimed the party presidency, sailing through “unopposed”, six years after a court ruling had removed him from office. Rana Sanaullah announced that ten nomination papers were submitted in Nawaz Sharif's name, all of which were approved after scrutiny. He then asked the attendees to stand up if they wished to endorse Nawaz Sharif's appointment as party president, although it seemed unnecessary since no other candidate was contesting. In his typical fashion of bashing Imran Khan, Sharif pondered over his removal and the potential outcomes if he had been allowed to function uninterrupted. It's worth noting that the anchor in question has developed a reputation lately for being bitterly biased against Imran Khan.

Around the world, taxation makes or breaks public trust in their government and tax reforms are the most complicated of public affairs. Will the government put the whole burden of taxes on the salaried class? Have we supported the salaried class with an equal pay raise? All this withstanding, if the new budget comes with more taxes to be deducted from salaries, this will turn into a large-scale discontent among the salaried middle class. If presented as it is, the budget will lead to public ire.

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is being used for many tasks and soon it will be possible to make accurate weather forecasts. Microsoft has developed an AI technology that can predict the weather for the next 30 days. Addition of spell check and autocorrect to Microsoft Notepad after 4 decadesThe study found that Microsoft’s weather technology provided the most accurate weather forecast globally. The company is planning to introduce this new AI technology to computers running on Windows 10 and Windows 11. But weather forecasting tools will be useful for people in daily life as well

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik M Ahmad Khan addresses an event on April 29, 2024. — Facebook/Malik Muhammad Ahmad KhanLAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik M Ahmad Khan congratulated the nation on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, stating that this day is a symbol of national security and pride. On this day, Pakistan became the first nuclear power in the Islamic world and the seventh in the world, he said. He paid tribute to the soldiers, army officers, and all the heroes of the nuclear programme, stating that Youm-e-Takbeer reflects our national defense, sovereignty, and unwavering resolve. The university security personnel, other staff members and workers from the district Rescue 1122 participated in the rally.

Another fire broke out on Sunday on the Margalla hills in Islamabad. SCREENGRABA forest fire on the Margalla Hills was completely extinguished on Tuesday, declared the Capital Development Authority (CDA). The CDA reported that the fire broke out on Saidpur Range Trail 3 and spread towards Noor Pur Range Trail 5. The CDA chairman monitored the firefighting efforts on the instruction of the primeRead also: Margalla Hills wildfireAs many as 200 firefighters took part in the operation. Spread over 12,605 hectares, the Margalla Hills witness many fire incidents during summer every year.

This momentous occasion commemorates the historic achievement of Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998, which successfully established credible minimum deterrence and restored the balance of power in the region. The Armed Forces and the nation pay tribute to the unwavering dedication and selfless sacrifices of all those who contributed to this remarkable feat, achieved against overwhelming odds. The scientists, engineers, and officials who devoted their lives to realizing this dream rightly deserve the gratitude and admiration of the nation and its Armed Forces. On this important day in Pakistan’s history, the Armed Forces of Pakistan reaffirm their unwavering resolve to defend the motherland, protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure the nation’s security at all times and at any cost, InshaAllah. Pakistan Zindabad!

The data that shows different armed factions are present in Afghanistan makes it impossible to accept the Taliban’s position. The TTP was allegedly supported by “enemy intelligence agencies.” A few weeks prior, the military had released a similar statement. Mohsin Naqvi demanded that the Afghan Taliban “hand them to us” or punish the alleged terrorists. There have been multiple attempts to discuss the TTP issue with the Taliban in Afghanistan, but the outcomes have not been encouraging. Sadly, there aren’t many viable choices, thus the government will have to cooperate with the Taliban in Afghanistan.

He congratulated the nation on the 26th anniversary of Yaum-e-Takbeer. As per reported by our district representative faisal munir that Sheikh Aftab Ahmed pay tribute to the senior leadership of Pakistan Muslim League, especially former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, senior military leadership and scientists of Pakistan. He said Twenty-six years ago, Pakistan got the honor of becoming the first nuclear power in the Muslim world and the 7th nuclear power in the world. Yaum-e-Takbeer was a golden and memorable day in history, on this day Pakistan announced that no one can enslave it. Sheikh Aftab emphasized that Youm-e-Takbeer symbolizes the power of unity and strong will, enabling the nation to overcome external and internal challenges.

ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday congratulated the nation on the 26th anniversary of Yaum-e-Takbeer. “Twenty-six years ago, Pakistan got the honour of becoming the first nuclear power in the Muslim world and the 7th nuclear power in the world,” the minister said in a statement. Yaum-e-Takbeer was a golden and memorable day in history, on this day Pakistan announced that no one can enslave it, he remarked. “Every individual who created, nurtured and implemented the nuclear program is a hero of the nation whom we salute,” Attaullah Tarar added. “On this day, we salute the late Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the architect of the nuclear program, his team and all the scientists,” he said.

QUETTA, May 28 (APP):Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti on Tuesday said that social media has divided our nation without strong awareness of social values and created a gap between the state and the youth through wrong narrative. He said that the process of dialogue would continue with the youth and were ready to engage with the youth in every forum. He expressed these views while addressing the closing ceremony of the13th National Workshop Balochistan. He said that the world went towards the social media platform after prior preparation, but we entered the era of social media without any conscious preparation, which had negative effects directly on social values which were of the moment. At the end of the ceremony, Chief Minister Balochistan also gave certificates to the participants of the workshop.

The Men In Purple first restricted SRH to the lowest ever total in an IPL final at 113 before chasing down the target in just the 11th over. KKR’s Mitchell Starc was named the Player of the Match in the IPL 2024 final, finishing with figures of 2/14 off his 4 overs. The entire bowling unit performed exceptionally well, contributing to KKR’s historic win, with Andre Russell also taking 3 wickets for 19 runs in his 2.3 overs. After playing a key role in KKR’s victory and showing emotion moments after the win, Russell was seen celebrating with a dance. The star all-rounder’s video of dancing with Bollywood actress Ananya Pandey to KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan’s song ‘Lutt Putt Gaya’ has gone viral on social media.

Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari observed the legacy of Quaid-i-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the 26th anniversary of Pakistan becoming a nuclear power. He highlighted Shaheed Bhutto's commitment to founding Pakistan's nuclear programme despite international pressure. Bilawal also paid tribute to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for her role in advancing her father's vision. He lauded the scientists and individuals who made Pakistan a nuclear power, recognizing them as national heroes. Bilawal highlighted the PPP's devotion to opposing the global arms race and nuclear expansion, advocating for peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and democracy.

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists produces papers yearly as part of its Nuclear Notebook describing the estimated nuclear weapons and the related delivery systems of all nine nuclear weapon states. With the domino effect, all these three nuclear weapon states including France and the UK are modernising their nuclear forces. It leads by both conventional and nuclear forces modernisation with an unmatched technological advancement. Both the US and Russia possess 90% of the total world nuclear forces. In sum, nuclear forces and their related delivery systems possessed by the US reflect that nuclear weapons will continue to stay and play a decisive deterring role in the evolving global nuclear order.

Acting President, PM & armed forces felicitate nation on Youm-e-TakbeerThe Acting President, the Prime Minister and the Services Chiefs have felicitated the nation on the observance of the 26th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer. In his message on the day, Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has reiterated the resolve to continue working towards a peaceful and stable world. The Acting President said that Youm-e-Takbeer serves as a testament to our nation's resilience, unwavering determination, and commitment to maintaining regional peace and stability. The Prime Minister also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and scientists for their role in initiating and continuing Pakistan’s nuclear programme. The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Services Chiefs have also felicitated the nation on Youm-e-Takbeer.