South Korea summit announces ‘blueprint’ for using AI in military – Tech
A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a “blueprint for action” to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. It was not immediately clear how many of the 96 nations that sent government representatives to the […]
KP CM Gandapur returns to Peshawar as PTI says at least dozen leaders arrested in late-night raids – Pakistan
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has reached Peshawar from Islamabad, PTI members said on Tuesday, hours after other party leaders said they were not able to contact him amid raids conducted against the party’s top brass. Meanwhile, the PTI said at least a dozen of its leaders have been arrested in raids since […]
The multilingual chatbot ready to assist at the defence exhibition
Listen to article Chatbots, created by engineering universities in Pakistan, will now be able to assist and guide international delegates at a defence exhibition taking place this November. The AI-powered chatbot project is a collaborative effort between Dawood University of Engineering and Ziauddin University, and it has been named “Noor Pakistan.” The Noor Pakistan robot, designed to assist […]
United Nation’s Antonio Guterres calls Gaza death toll the ‘worst’ he has seen
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, labelling the level of death and destruction as unprecedented during his seven-year tenure. Speaking in an interview with The Associated Press, Guterres said the United Nations is ready to monitor any ceasefire deal but emphasized that Israel is unlikely to accept a UN-administered […]
No, Pakistan is not Israel’s doppelganger – Prism
The Grand Canyon-sized crater in Faisal Devji’s argument is one that anyone with any basic reading of South Asian history could point out to you — we were already here. I started to read Faisal Devji’s 2013 book Muslim Zion in a cafe in Lahore where the Palestinian flag dominated one of the floor-to-ceiling windows. […]
TikToker Jannat Mirza makes her debut in Japanese fashion industry with ramp walk
Listen to article The renowned Pakistani TikTok star and rising actress Jannat Mirza, has made her debut in the Japanese fashion industry. Known for her significant social media presence, Jannat Mirza has transitioned from the Pakistani entertainment scene to making waves in Japan. Jannat Mirza, who boasts the highest number of followers on TikTok in Pakistan, shared […]
Afghanistan team frustrated by inadequate facilities at Noida venue
Listen to article The Afghanistan national cricket team has voiced its dissatisfaction with the facilities at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in India’s Greater Noida state, following a rain-hit one-off Test match against New Zealand. The opening day on September 9 was washed out due to a wet outfield and persistent rain, and the match continued […]
Unplanned power subsidies impede $7bn bailout – Business
ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s unplanned power subsidies have emerged as the second most significant impediment to Pakistan’s much-anticipated $7 billion bailout from the Intentional Monetary Fund (IMF). In July, Pakistan reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) for a new 37-month $7bn Extended Fund Facility. However, the agreement will take effect following the IMF Executive Board meeting, which has […]
Incumbent Tayyab Ikram eyes second term as International Hockey Federation president
Incumbent International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram is poised to be re-elected unopposed at the 49th FIH Congress, set to take place in Muscat, Oman on November 9. Born in Lahore, Ikram faced no competition, as no candidates submitted nominations by the deadline. The official announcement will be made on November 9 during the […]
Saadia Imam reveals how a customer saved her wedding day
Actress Saadia Imam has revealed a surprising story from her wedding, sharing how her bridal gown was accidentally burned during its preparation. Speaking on a morning show, Imam explained that she used to run a boutique, and her wedding dress was being crafted when a short circuit caused a fire, burning down the entire factory […]