New drug trafficking method using Google Maps uncovered in Khyber
Listen to article KHYBER: Drug dealers in the Khyber district have adopted advanced technology, using Google Maps to conduct their operations more discreetly. This modern method of drug trafficking, which has emerged at both domestic and international levels, involves using GPS coordinates and messaging apps to facilitate the distribution process. The strategy, known locally as the “Location […]
India landslide death toll reaches 215, search continues for missing
Listen to article NEW DELHI: The death toll in the southern Indian state of Kerala where a massive landslide occurred this week has reached 215, while 206 remain missing, officials said Saturday. A landslide struck the Wayanad district Tuesday, prompting a massive rescue operation. The search operation entered a fifth day on Saturday. Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi […]
Delay to Nvidia’s new AI chip could affect Microsoft, Google, Meta, the Information says
Design flaws could cause a delay of three months or more in the launch of chip giant Nvidia’s upcoming artificial-intelligence chips, tech-focused publication the Information said on Friday. The setback could affect customers such as Meta Platforms, Alphabet’s Google and Microsoft, which have collectively ordered tens of billions of dollars’ worth of chips, it said, […]
APS attack survivor Ahmad Nawaz completes graduation from Oxford University
Ahmad Nawaz, a survivor of the 2014 Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar, has completed his graduation from Oxford University. Nawaz, who was injured in the tragic incident, has achieved a significant milestone by graduating from one of the world’s most prestigious universities. He expressed immense happiness and gratitude for this accomplishment, stating, “I […]
2024 Paris Olympics Meet the Youngest Oldest Athletes Competing This Year
PUBLISHED August 04, 2024 The 2024 Paris Olympics boast an extraordinary blend of ages among the athletes, with a significant 50-year gap between the youngest and oldest competitors. Most of the youngest athletes are skateboarders, a sport that has quickly become a playground for young talent. In contrast, many older athletes are participating in equestrian […]
Financial compensation for missing persons alone does not address issue, says rights group – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Defense of Human Rights (DHR) Amna Masood Janjua has urged the government to prioritise the safe return of missing persons instead of offering financial compensation. In a press conference at the National Press Club on Saturday, Ms Janjua responded to the government’s recent announcement of financial assistance packages for the families of […]
How to use WhatsApp without an internet connection
WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging service owned by Meta, has a feature that enables users to access the platform without an active internet connection. This innovation coincides with the introduction of proxy technology, enabling users to connect to WhatsApp through servers set up by volunteers and organisations promoting free speech worldwide. Proxy technology for offline […]
Pakistan to observe Youm-i-Istehsal on Monday in show of solidarity with Kashmir – Pakistan
The federal government has announced that Pakistan will observe Youm-i-Istehsal (Exploitation Day) on Monday, to mark the fifth anniversary of India revoking Kashmir’s special autonomy and to show solidarity with Kashmiris, the state-owned PTV News reported on Sunday. On August 5, 2019, India’s Narendra Modi-led government stripped the Muslim-majority territory of its special status by […]
New Gwadar International Airport expected to become operational from August 14
ISLAMBAD: The New Gwadar International Airport is expected to become operational on August 14, with all preparations nearly complete. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to oversee the soft launch of this significant project. A special Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Karachi is scheduled to be the first to land at the New Gwadar […]
Jannat Mirza reveals why her debut film flopped
Pakistan’s leading TikToker, Jannat Mirza, has revealed why her debut film, Tere Bajre Di Rakhi, failed to succeed at the box office. Recently, she appeared on a podcast, where she opened up about her experience working with director Syed Noor on the film, stating, “Syed Noor is my uncle, and I have a lot of […]