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PCAA Anticipates Lifting of EU and UK Ban on PIA

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) suggests that the European Union and the United Kingdom may soon lift the ban imposed on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights. This development emerged during the 43rd E-Kachehri, chaired by the Director General of Civil Aviation. Optimism prevailed during the Monday meeting, with discussions hinting at a positive announcement […]Read More

EU nations, MEPs agree on regulating ChatGPT in historic AI

European Union (EU) member states and members of the European Parliament (MEP) on Friday made a significant stride towards regulating artificial intelligence (AI) models, such as ChatGPT, after 36 hours of intense negotiations, marking a historic moment for the regulation of AI. The negotiators met in Brussels and agreed on specific guidelines that will curb […]Read More

EU skips full election observation for Feb 8 polls

ISLAMABAD The European Union (EU) informed the government on Monday that it would not be able to send a full election observation mission as it did in the 2018 polls due to time constraints, nor will it be able to offer recommendations following the conclusion of the elections on February 8. This was reported by […]Read More

EU Negotiations Stalled Over Regulation of Foundation AI Models

Stifled negotiations within the European Union regarding the regulation of foundational (artificial intelligence) AI models, exemplified by systems akin to ChatGPT developed by Microsoft-backed OpenAI, have thrown the EU’s proposed AI Act into tumult. Insider sources, preferring anonymity due to confidentiality, revealed that these “foundation models” have emerged as a critical impasse in discussions aimed […]Read More

EU agreed to impose a price cap on Russian crude

The European Union will join the G7 powers in imposing a $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil, the Polish ambassador to the bloc said, three days ahead of an EU embargo on imports by sea. Poland had delayed approving the adoption of the plan while it pushed for a lower price ceiling and tough new […]Read More

Fixing image abroad

The PTI isn’t the first political party to hire a PR firm to fix its image in the US. But the perceptions that other countries harbour towards Pakistan are nearly always a function of national reputation. Less so the reputation of individual parties that make up our shifting political landscape. Also Read: The state of […]Read More

Poland’s president offers full support for Ukraine EU bid

KYIV: Poland’s president on Sunday pledged full support for Ukraine EU membership bid, saying those who “shed their blood” for Europe must respected. Andrzej Duda’s comments contrasted with the reservations of EU heavyweights France and Germany. Who have warned Ukraine’s application would not fast-tracked despite Russia’s invasion. Also Read: Violence in Ukraine, Women protest in […]Read More

EU ban on PIA Flights to be lifted soon

KARACHI: The ban imposed by the European Union on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight operations is expected to lifted next month as EASA team is set to visit Pakistan at the end of May. Private news channel reported on Thursday citing sources. PIA restricted from flying to EU states, the US and the UK last […]Read More

A new EU law to limit big tech dominance

A new European Commission (EU) law to limit big tech dominance. The Digital Services Act (DSA) seeks to punish platforms and websites that carry banned content such as hate speech, disinformation, and photos of child sexual abuse. In early Saturday meetings in Brussels, EU officials and legislators eventually agreed on the legislation. “Yes, we have […]Read More

Pakistan needs to focus on human rights: EU

ISLAMABAD: The European Union’s Special Representative for Human Rights, Eamon Gilmore, who just wrapped up his visit to Islamabad. He has pointed out that there are still three areas where the government needs to focus upon. However, he praised Pakistan for taking some forward steps while making new laws. Gilmore’s advice to the Pakistan government […]Read More