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TechnologyPriests Against Genocide, a group advocating for an end to violence against civilians, held a poignant demonstration in Rome, carrying a burial shroud with the names of 300 children killed in the Israel-Palestine conflict. The shroud, a powerful symbol of the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians, particularly children, was displayed as part of
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TechnologyxAI’s Grok 4.7 ships at the same $2/$6 token price as Grok 4.6, with company gains on coding benches and a GitHub Copilot rollout — while Artificial Analysis still places it behind Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-6.
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TechnologyThe Islamabad polio vaccination campaign has seen a strong start, with 151,598 children vaccinated on its first day. The campaign aims to reach 447,614 children in the federal capital. A review meeting chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Uzair Ali Khan was held to discuss the progress of the campaign. 151,598 children vaccinated on day
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TechnologyAsia’s tech future looks bright vs Europe and the Americas—chips, mobile markets, startups and digital FDI, with geopolitics still in view.
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TechnologyPunjab Government Launches Major Road Development Projects The Punjab government has announced seven road projects under its Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program for the rapid construction and rehabilitation of roads within the province. The projects will include the participation of the private sector to enhance infrastructure and connectivity. The winning bidders will be offered seven-year operations
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TechnologyPakistan's Prime Minister's Special Relief Scheme has continued its operations, with the aim of providing aid to those in need. In a recent development, the Prime Minister has expressed the desire to expand the scheme's outreach, ensuring that more people can benefit from the initiative. The scheme has provided relief to thousands of families across
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TechnologyA multi-storey residential building has collapsed overnight in western Gaza City, with six families reportedly trapped underneath, according to local witnesses and Palestinian journalists. Footage verified by Al Jazeera showed rescue teams pulling young children from the rubble, working alongside residents who dug by hand through Wednesday morning. Six families reportedly trapped underneath the collapsed
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TechnologyAn Israeli influence campaign against Qatar was launched after the October 7 attack, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The campaign was part of a broader strategy to pressure Qatar over its relationship with Hamas, with the goal of securing the release of the 251 captives taken to Gaza on October 7.
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TechnologyUS President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over the safety of artificial intelligence (AI), calling them a 'hoax'. His comments come amid growing worries about the technology's potential risks to humanity. Trump compared AI safety fears to the 'Global Warming Scam'. Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark suggested a mandatory 'kill switch' for AI software. Microsoft AI
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TechnologyA 10-member media delegation from Uzbekistan recently visited Islamabad to explore opportunities to enhance bilateral ties between the two countries. During their visit, the delegation met with Executive Director General, External Publicity Wing, Ms. Raisa Adil, to discuss ways to strengthen relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. The delegation consisted of prominent media personnel from various
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TechnologyMorocco has denied involvement in the mass migrant crossing into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta in July, after Spain declassified intelligence reports that had warned of potential 'mass entries' by migrants into Ceuta just before the incident occurred. Morocco’s Foreign Ministry rejected accusations that Rabat was involved in the migrant influx, saying there is
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TechnologyChinese leader Mao Zedong was remembered for his role in building modern China and laying the foundations of enduring Pakistan-China friendship on his 50th death anniversary. Speakers at a ceremony marking the occasion praised his political legacy and reaffirmed China's importance in Pakistan's foreign policy. The ceremony, organised by the Pakistan-China Institute, was attended by
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