IMF talks begin with reform gaps
ISLAMABAD: As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) began talks from Karachi, Pakistan managed to show progress on fiscal and monetary numbers, which would lead to the release of loan tranches, but it failed to meet a few conditions related to an increase in spending on education and healthcare and improving governance. In addition to reviewing […]
ADB keeps Pakistan's growth at 3.7%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday kept Pakistan's economic growth forecast at 3.7%, the third lowest in South Asia and below the official target, and said that the government may have to slash expenses due to any shortfall in tax collection by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). In its flagship Asian Development Outlook, […]
Anthropic, OpenEvidence partner to bring medical AI worldwide
New initiative is a specialised version available to healthcare providers in dozens of low, middle-income countries Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026. REUTERS Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and medical knowledge platform OpenEvidence are collaborating to bring AI-powered clinical decision support to physicians in regions without access to the technology, the […]
Meta testing a ‘human concierge’ for its new personal AI agent, Muse
Muse test shows how tech companies sometimes rely on human labour to deliver on promises of autonomous AI People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS Meta has been testing a “human concierge” for its new personal AI assistant, Muse, which entails having human […]
Govt cuts petrol price by Rs1.93, HSD by Rs4.21 for Sep 24
Petrol price set at Rs390.12 per litre and HSD at Rs414.75 after latest daily fuel price revision A worker updates the fuel price at a petrol station following the rollout of a fuel relief scheme, which provides a fuel subsidy for eligible motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles with engines of up to 800cc, in Karachi, Pakistan, […]
K-P Cabinet approves landmark Police Act 2026
New law gives the province power to recall underperforming federal officers, separates policy from operations A photo of KP Police personnel. PHOTO: FILE PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Cabinet on Wednesday approved the K-P Police Act 2026, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at making the provincial police force more accountable, professional and efficient. The new legislation empowers […]
PTI’s Gohar calls for dialogue as party decries arrests, raids in K-P
CM Afridi vows peaceful protests will continue, says remove protest right from Constitution if you oppose it PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. Photo: File Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday criticised what he described as political victimisation of the party leadership and the family of PTI founder Imran Khan, calling for dialogue […]
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
‘Looksmaxxing’ is an online subculture focused on maximizing people’s physical attractiveness Clavicular, the American masculinist influencer, at Fashion Week in Paris on June 23, 2026. PHOTO: AFP The social media “looksmaxxing” influencer known as Clavicular has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became intoxicated at his family’s home on Massachusetts’ […]
Renard versus Queiroz in AFCON qualifying blockbuster
LONDON: High-profile coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz face each other on Thursday when Ivory Coast host Ghana as 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying kicks off. This blockbuster west African showdown in Bouake between former champions is the highlight of the 24 matchday one fixtures. Ghana have won the AFCON four times, but not […]
Outgoing UN chief makes climate push at New York summit
Guterres calls out ‘Big Oil’ for treating atmosphere like ‘open sewer’ ahead of hosting his final climate summit United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Fresh from accusing fossil fuel interests of treating the atmosphere like an […]