Negotiations over 26 suspended MPAs may reach a deadlock

The government’s insistence on obtaining a written commitment from the Opposition to abide by five key conditions, including Rule 223 of the Assembly Rules is threatening to derail ongoing negotiations over the suspension of 26 MPAs. Sources told The Express Tribune that treasury benches are pushing for a documented assurance. However, this demand has not … Read more

Gold dips slightly, rupee inches up

[ Listen to article KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, mirroring a downturn in the international market as investors reacted cautiously to fresh US inflation data and awaited clarity on potential trade tariffs. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold declined by Rs700 per tola, settling at Rs359,000. … Read more

Stanford study warns AI chatbots fall short on mental health support

Listen to article AI chatbots like ChatGPT are being widely used for mental health support, but a new Stanford-led study warns that these tools often fail to meet basic therapeutic standards and could put vulnerable users at risk. The research, presented at June’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency, found that popular AI models—including OpenAI’s GPT-4o—can … Read more