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. The writer is a former Secretary to Government, Home & Tribal Affairs Department and a retired IG. He can be reached at syed_shah94@yahoo.com My article on ‘Governance and Bureaucracy’ published recently in these columns received a tremendous response from all shades of opinion – serving and retired civil servants, senior professionals, former superior court … Read more
[As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.
16-year-old student held; police claim suspect confessed, disclosed assaults on other children The gruesome incident has sparked concern in the area, with authorities pledging a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure that those responsible are held accountable. PHOTO: PEXELS HYDERABAD: A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped and strangled to death at a seminary in Tando … Read more
The case is the third reported death linked to a rapidly expanding outbreak that has sickened more than 670 people in the state.
[President Trump said Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries were “hurting the world,” amid a global energy shock driven primarily by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Altman said AI extinction risks are serious enough that companies and governments must act “I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public,” he said. PHOTO: REUTERS OpenAI will not go public in 2026, Chief Executive Sam Altman said in remarks published on Saturday, citing … Read more
Actor reflects on his character’s mistakes in the series, urges men to respect women Actor Nameer Khan, who plays Zamil in the popular drama Dar-e-Nijat, has used his character’s troubled arc to highlight the importance of men treating women with respect and taking responsibility for their actions. Following the latest episode, Khan took to Instagram … Read more
Poor street lighting, reduced police patrolling give miscreants freedom to steal public property, commit petty crimes The bridge on Karachi’s main artery, Sharae Faisal falls into disrepair due to theft of steel rods by drug addicts, causing a massive pothole and severely affecting traffic flow. The KMC has begun repairs, expected to take 10 to … Read more
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have cut fuel output, causing gasoline shortages across the country US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on … Read more
TV host speaks about being judged over her faith, lifestyle choices; asking why women must constantly prove themselves Television host Anoushey Ashraf has spoken candidly about the exhausting judgement Muslim women can face over the simplest aspects of their lives. She shared a photo dump on Instagram, opening with a direct message: “Hello, fellow Muslim … Read more