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Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to boost bilateral trade from $16 million to $200 million annually while expanding cooperation in investment, energy, transit, industry and regional connectivity.

Etihad Town Phase II has handed over plot possession ahead of schedule, giving buyers early access to their properties in the fully developed Lahore housing project.

Punjab Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution recommending restrictions on social media access for children under 16, calling for stronger age verification and measures to protect young users from cyber harassment, exploitation and inappropriate online content.

The Gulf war has disrupted the flow of Pakistani funds to Dubai, with investors increasingly bringing money back home and shifting it into local property markets. Rising liquidity and demand have pushed property prices higher in Karachi, while Dubai’s appeal as a safe haven for Pakistani wealth has weakened.

ChatGPT has become the first AI chatbot to face tougher EU scrutiny after being designated a “very large” online platform under the Digital Services Act. The new rules impose stricter obligations on OpenAI to address illegal content, child safety, user well-being and other online risks.

The CDWP has approved and recommended five development projects worth more than Rs60 billion, covering transport, urban infrastructure, water supply, healthcare and education. Key initiatives include road development in Orakzai, urban upgrades in Karachi, and a major water supply project for Gwadar.

Punjab is exploring deeper collaboration with Alibaba Cloud to expand AI adoption, digital governance, and technology investment across key sectors including agriculture, healthcare and climate forecasting.

The Asaan Tax Scheme simplifies tax registration for shopkeepers, offering a 1% turnover tax, reduced compliance requirements and easier FBR facilitation for retailers.

Sindh has lifted restrictions on the commercial use of residential plots, allowing eligible property owners in Karachi to seek land-use conversion under existing laws and regulatory approvals.