IMF and Pakistan reached an agreement for $1.1 billion release under the Stand By Agreement. The deal awaits approval from the IMF Executive Board. This agreement secures the final installment of the bailout funds Pakistan received last year, preventing debt default. IMF’s recent mission in Pakistan reviewed fiscal benchmarks during a five-day visit. IMF noted…
A gas explosion in a private coal mine in Khost, 80 km east of Quetta, has left several people trapped. Rescue efforts are underway, with some already rescued and four still awaiting help. There are concerns for the trapped workers’ safety, but rescue teams are striving to reach them. Government mining and disaster management teams…
A Taiwanese student named Chang attempted an insurance scam by faking frostbite to claim $1.7 million. He and his classmate, Liao, bought multiple insurance policies covering severe accidents. They staged a motorcycle frostbite incident using dry ice, causing Chang severe pain and leading to a below-the-knee amputation. Chang received money from one insurer, but others…
Dow University of Health Sciences in Pakistan has introduced “Dow Rab,” an anti-rabies vaccine, accessible with a simple phone call, initially available in Sindh province. The vaccine is delivered within 48 hours. Vice-Chancellor Professor Muhammad Saeed Quraishy inaugurated the service, emphasizing the local production of the vaccine by Dow Institute of Life Sciences (DILS). Currently,…
UCLA engineers created a small wearable device to help people with speech problems, like those after laryngeal cancer surgery. The device, placed on the throat, uses muscle signals to produce accurate speech, nearly 95% precise. It’s made of silicone and magnet layers, sensing muscle motion and converting it into electrical signals through a machine-learning algorithm….
In 2023, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India ranked among the world’s worst for smog. Their PM2.5 levels far exceeded WHO recommendations, with Bangladesh at 79.9 micrograms per cubic meter and Pakistan at 73.7 micrograms, compared to the WHO’s 5 micrograms limit. Factors like climate, geography, agriculture, industry, and population density contribute to the high pollution levels…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared honest feedback on GPT-4, calling it subpar. He stressed the need for continuous improvement to meet future expectations. Though initially praised, attention shifted to GPT-5 for greater advancements in AI. Altman acknowledged GPT-4’s efforts but emphasized the ongoing growth in AI development. He cautioned about the gap between expectations and…
Islamabad United won PSL 9, beating Multan Sultans by 2 wickets. Shadab Khan led Islamabad to their third PSL title. Multan Sultans, led by Muhammad Rizwan, lost their third consecutive final. Islamabad chased down 160 runs, with Hunain Shah hitting the winning boundary. Guptill and Azam Khan’s partnership was crucial, but Guptill’s run-out added tension….
PCB’s search for foreign coach faces new setback as Darren Sammy, Peshawar Zalmi’s coach, declines offer due to ongoing contract with West Indies team. Earlier, efforts to hire Shane Watson as head coach failed as he returned home after discussions. Watson, also Quetta Gladiators’ coach, rejected offer due to leak of PCB’s proposed package to…
Roof collapse in South Waziristan kills 6, including 2 kids, 1 woman, and 3 men. 4 others hurt, taken to hospital. Similar incident in Swat on March 4 left 7 dead, 2 injured. Rescue teams saved all from debris. Over 30 died in Pakistan due to heavy rains, many schools closed. In Kalam’s Nazimabad village,…
