What Is Open-Weights A.I.?
As Silicon Valley debates how artificial intelligence software should be created, “open weights” have been a major part of the discussions. Here’s what to know.
Govt almost doubles diyat amount
. ISLAMABAD: The government fixed the amount of diyat at Rs19,352,390 for the current fiscal year 2026-27, almost double the amount set for fiscal 2025-26, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. Diyat or the blood money is compensation for murder payable by the offender to the heirs of the … Read more
Trump Will End Subsidies for Medicare Drug Premiums
[Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year.
Mark Zuckerberg Blasts Centralization of A.I. Power
In an interview, Meta’s chief executive took aim at Anthropic and OpenAI, which have pushed to tightly control A.I. development, and said he supported “more openness.”
Post-harvest management: govt seeks WFP’s help
. “Chronic malnutrition levels in Pakistan have not changed in the past 40 years and have been estimated to cost the economy 3% of its gross domestic product (GDP) per year,” Dr Paracha. ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday sought WFP’s technical assistance in integrating nutrition, digital innovation, and international best practices into the National Food … Read more
How Cubans Are Surviving
It’s been six months since the U.S. cut off the island’s fuel sources. Our reporters went there and found remarkable stories of resilience.
A U.S. Citizen Deleted His Phone’s Data. Now He Faces a Felony Charge.
Federal prosecutors charged a man returning to the United States with obstruction because he gave them a passcode that erased his smartphone during a customs search.
Behind Closed Doors, Trump Huddles With Netanyahu and Zelensky
The visits by the leaders of Israel and Ukraine underscored just how deeply President Trump was enmeshed in conflicts he had promised — and failed — to end quickly.
Gunther von Hagens, Creator of Polarizing ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibits, Dies at 81
A German scientist, he developed a process for turning corpses into posable figures. His shows drew millions of visitors, and many detractors.
Karachi's ticking time bomb
The Sindh Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised alarm over the growing number of dangerous and dilapidated buildings across the province, with the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) revealing that Karachi alone has 588 hazardous structures, including 444 buildings classified as part of the city's historical heritage. The disclosure came during a PAC meeting chaired … Read more