Two soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a security forces convoy in Dera Ismail Khan. The incident occurred on March 21, as reported by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR). Naib Subedar Yasir Shakeel and Sepoy Tahir Naveed, both from Kohat district, lost their lives in the blast. The ISPR stated that…
USA Today reported that several highly rated companies, including mortgage lenders, CPA firms, staffing agencies, and credit unions, have been recognized as some of the best places to work in the United States. These rankings were determined through surveys conducted by Energage in collaboration with USA Today. The Top Workplaces USA awards honor midsize and…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Sindh High Court that it blocked social media platform X (formerly Twitter) nationwide under orders from the federal interior ministry due to security concerns based on intelligence reports. The PTA defended its actions, stating they were in accordance with relevant laws and not a violation of constitutional rights….
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…
