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Meta offers support for AI models as Pakistan deepens digital push

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, met with a high-level delegation from Meta, led by Sarim Aziz, Director of Public Policy for South and Central Asia, to discuss strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, scaling artificial intelligence adoption, and empowering youth through technology. Meta presented its latest developments in AI, including the LLaMA open-source … Read more

Ansar Abbas qualifies for Asian Games long jump final

Pakistan’s seasoned athlete records 7.28m to progress; shooter Rabia Kabir finishes 41st in pistol event Pakistan’s Ansar Abbas qualified for the men’s long jump final after recording 7.28 metres at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on Sunday. Abbas finished 12th in the qualification round, securing a spot in the final. His 7.28-metre effort … Read more

Six dead after explosion destroys building in Athens

Mayor says blast likely linked to gas infrastructure as building reduced to twisted metal, shattered tiles, concrete Emergency personnel search for survivors in the rubble of a building that partially collapsed following an explosion in the Plaka area, which is popular with tourists, in central Athens, Greece, September 26, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Six people have died after a two-storey … Read more

US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: report

Reported directive also ends ‘collateral arrests’ of undocumented immigrants encountered during operations An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent raises a finger moments after detaining a man during an immigration raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who … Read more