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April 19, 2025

Belgian AI startup says it can automate 80% of work at ‘expert firms’
Belgium-based Ravical has secured €7.3mn in pre-seed funding to bring AI agents to professional services firms in tax, legal, accounting, and insurance. Joris Van Der Gucht, Ravical’s CEO and co-founder, said the “virtual employees” could do 80% of the work in these firms. “Ravical’s agents take on the repetitive, time-consuming tasks that slow experts down,”…
Hanif Abbasi confirms extra trains for comfortable eid travel
Following Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives, Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has announced five special trains for Eid-ul-Adha. This initiative aims to help people travel conveniently during the festive period. These extra trains will run on key routes across the country. A railway spokesperson detailed the schedule. The first special train leaves Karachi for Lahore on…
UK, EU reviewing ties with Israel amid Gaza aid crisis
Israel’s humanitarian blockade of Gaza continues, leading to several countries considering or imposing sanctions. According to a foreign news agency, Britain has suspended negotiations on a free trade agreement with Israel. The European Union has also decided to review its free trade agreement with Israel. British Foreign Secret David Lammy has described the 11-week aid…
India government taps opposition to boost ‘anti-terrorism’ message abroad
NEW DELHI — India is sending all-party delegations comprising members of the ruling and opposition parties and former diplomats to over 30 countries starting on Wednesday to convey New Delhi’s “strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism” in the wake of the deadly April 22 attack on civilians in Pahalgam in its region of Kashmir.…
New look Pakistan squad ready for Bangladesh challenge.
Pakistan has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 series against Bangladesh. All three matches in the series will take place in Lahore. The specific dates and times for these games will be revealed soon. Salman Ali Agha will captain the Pakistani side for this series. Shadab Khan has been selected as the vice…
Panasonic’s US battery plant on course to open after ‘toughest’ delays
TOKYO — After numerous delays, production at Tesla supplier Panasonic Holdings’s second U.S. battery plant could start as soon as July, though uncertainty over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could continue impacting its operations even after it opens its doors. Setting up a complicated manufacturing facility in a foreign country is rarely easy, but Panasonic’s…
Japan’s farm minister said he has never had to buy rice. That cost him his job
Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto stepped down on Wednesday, domestic media reported, following public outrage over his comments on getting free rice. Eto said Sunday that he has never had to buy rice as he received ample amounts of the grain as gifts from supporters — a comment that struck a nerve with locals struggling…
Malala demands end to Gaza Genocide
Malala Yousafzai, who won the Nobel Peace Prize, has again asked for fighting to stop in Gaza right away and for it to be permanent. She also called for an end to the widespread killing there. Malala shared her deep worry about Israel’s harsh actions. On social media, Malala said her heart aches seeing what…