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Former Pakistan record holder urges Arshad Nadeem to train in Europe

Zafar Ibn-e-Yaqoob says Germany offers the ideal environment for success in future events KARACHI: Pakistan’s former national shot put record holder Zafar Ibn-e-Yaqoob has urged Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem to train alongside the world’s top athletes in Europe, saying it is essential if the javelin thrower is to maintain his status among the sport’s elite. … Read more

AI adoption faces barriers

[ Absence of reliable enterprise data, outdated processes remain biggest challenges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence is shifting enterprise priorities towards cloud adoption and data modernisation, but businesses must first strengthen their digital foundations before AI can deliver meaningful value. In an interview with The Express Tribune, SAP Middle East and North Africa … Read more

Meta ordered to pay $567m in New Mexico for teen mental health fund

Judge orders youth-safety measures including enhanced review of child sexual abuse reports, notification restrictions A security guard stands watch by the Meta sign outside the headquarters of Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc in Mountain View, California, US, November 9, 2022. PHOTO: REUTERS A New Mexico state court ordered Meta on Thursday to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and change how its platforms function for young … Read more

Israeli army withdraws from Qalandia refugee camp after raid injures 51 Palestinians

More than 60 Palestinians detained or questioned during nearly two-day military operation The Israeli army withdrew from the Qalandia refugee camp north of occupied East Jerusalem late Thursday after a nearly two-day military raid that left 51 Palestinians injured, Palestinian authorities said. The Jerusalem Governorate said Israeli forces pulled out after an operation involving widespread … Read more

Banks demand one-window housing plan

[ RAWALPINDI: Commercial banks have recommended a one-window documentation operation at the Rawalpindi Development Authority to simplify and expedite the prime minister’s housing programme, officials said on Thursday. The proposal came during a consultative session organised by the State Bank of Pakistan’s Rawalpindi office to address implementation challenges facing the ‘Ghar Ho Tou Apna, Apna … Read more