Meta announces new AI tools to combat child sexual exploitation on its platforms

A senior Pakistani government official stated that, as oil prices soar and the appeal of gasoline-powered vehicles drops, Pakistan is expected to achieve its electric vehicle adoption targets ahead of schedule. According to policies announced last year, the government's goal is for electric vehicles to account for 30% of new car sales by 2030. Haroon Akhtar, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Industry and Production, said the rise in fuel costs since the Middle Eastern conflict has shortened the time required for consumers to recoup the higher upfront costs of electric vehicles. He stated: "I believe the goals set in our electric vehicle policy last year will be achieved sooner, as the surge in oil prices has reduced the payback period for electric vehicles to one to one and a half years. People are starting to realize the benefits now, namely that they no longer have to pay for gasoline."

TSMC (TSM.US) announced on Thursday that its third-quarter revenue reached a record NT$1.49 trillion (approximately $46.71 billions), driven by strong growth in demand for artificial intelligence applications. This marks a 50% year-on-year increase and surpasses the market expectation of NT$1.46 trillion.

TSMC (TSM.US): From January to September 2026, total revenue reached NT$3,898.73 billions, increasing by 41.1% compared to the same period in 2025.

TSMC's sales in September reached 511.86 billions NTD, marking a year-on-year increase of 54.6%.