ICC criticises Pakistan’s selective World Cup participation

Shaheen Shah Afridi, right, of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India during the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, UAE. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) late on Sunday said Pakistan’s decision to selectively participate in … Read more

Google Maps expands Gemini AI navigation to walking and cycling

AI assistant can answer context-based questions, offer nearby recommendations, provide real-time navigation updates Google has expanded the reach of its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant in Google Maps to include voice-based support for people walking and cycling, making navigation more interactive and hands-free across different modes of travel. The update builds on the first introduction of … Read more

Tourism, sports festival ends on high note

. Visitors explore handmade crafts at a stall during the Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026 at the Pakistan Sports Complex, which concluded on Sunday after two days of cultural performances, sports, and family entertainment. Photo: ONLINE ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026, organised by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) … Read more

Ad-hocism stalls education sector

Higher Education Commission. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Subsidiary institutions of the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training have been operating on an ad-hoc basis for a long time, resulting in a serious administrative crisis. The federal government and the federal education minister appear helpless, while bureaucrats are simultaneously holding key ministry positions along with additional … Read more