Meetup highlights AI’s role in software development

KARACHI: The Karachi community of Cursor AI — a platform designed to enhance the productivity of software and application developers through artificial intelligence — held a meetup on Sunday, drawing strong participation from young developers, IT professionals, and students both online and in person. The event focused on the latest features of Cursor AI, with developers sharing … Read more

Over 40 missing after boat accident in Nigeria’s Sokoto state

Rescue workers are searching for more than 40 people after a boat accident in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, the country’s emergency agency said on Sunday. “About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing,” the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said in a statement. NEMA said it has deployed its response … Read more

Taxila teen drives car using mobile app

TAXILA: A 19-year-old from Taxila, Muhammad Subhan, has driven a car using hand gestures through a mobile application, a development he says could help make driving more accessible for people with disabilities. Subhan explained that a small device installed in the car enables complete control via a mobile phone, with finger movements sending commands to … Read more

Women turn to selling cakes online

ISLAMABAD: With easy access to a growing market on social media, women are leveraging the power of selling baked goods online to earn a living, pursue their passion and connect with like-minded individuals. The trend is not only empowering women financially but also providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity and skills. From … Read more

Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo

An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State organisation has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, the Allied Democratic Forces carried out attacks against civilians in the town of Oicha, looting shops and setting fire to homes, according … Read more

Lockout looms over salary, pension crisis

PESHAWAR: The Capital Metropolitan Government Peshawar is reeling under a crippling financial crisis that has left its workforce without salaries and pensions for months, forcing employees to announce a complete strike and lockout beginning August 19. According to union representatives, serving staff have not received their salaries for the month of July, while retired employees … Read more

Gun attack leaves seven dead in Kohat

PESHAWAR: At least seven people were killed and one injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire in the Rigi Shino Khel area on the outskirts of Kohat district, police said on Sunday. According to officials, the victims were returning from a local gathering when assailants, who had lain in wait, ambushed them with heavy gunfire. “The … Read more

Pakistan secured videos of six downed Indian jets, says Naqvi

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday praised Pakistan’s intelligence agencies for their critical role during the recent conflict with India, claiming they had early access to enemy plans and even obtained video footage of six Indian aircraft being shot down. The recent confrontation between the two neighbouring countries, triggered by the Pahalgam attack, marked one … Read more