ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Hajj policy and plan (20272-2030), directing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure “better” facilities for pilgrims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet, where the participants were given a detailed briefing on the latest long-term Hajj policy. The…
Terrorists ambush police in Kach Mangi area of Ziarat Two SHOs, ATF in-charge among martyrs Police, FC and CTD QUETTA: Security forces killed 15 terrorists belonging to the banned Fitna-al-Khawarij in a major intelligence-based operation in the rugged mountains of Ziarat, hours after nine policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack, police said on Tuesday….
Says deciding maintainability of constitutional petition requires interpretation of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that a court registrar has no authority to determine the maintainability of constitutional petitions or appeals, declaring that such questions can only be decided by the court through judicial determination. In a detailed 16-page order authored by…
LAHORE: The Lahore District Education Authority has recommended the sealing of 213 private schools operating without registration. The move comes as part of a drive to ensure compliance with education laws, improve student safety and regulate the rapidly expanding private education sector across the provincial capital. According to sources, the authority has forwarded a summary…
China’s AI talks follow moves to keep homegrown technology at home, treating advanced AI as a national asset Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China’s most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said….
Meta said Muse Image can interpret prompts, use photos as inputs and edit AI-generated images through sketches People walk behind a logo of Meta Platforms company, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023. REUTERS Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is rolling out Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs,…
Information Commission orders disclosure after party alleges cover-up in deadly blaze investigation Fire at the Gul Plaza. PHOTO: XINHUA The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday criticised the Sindh government over what it termed as deliberate concealment of the Gul Plaza fire inquiry report, following an interim order by the Sindh Information Commission. In a…
Also approves the introduction of a Shariah-compliant Haj savings scheme to help citizens bear the cost of the ritual Federal Cabinet approves Haj Policy and Plan 2027-2030 with focus on incorporating digitisation The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Haj policy and plan, instructing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure…
Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni is concerned about a lack of rest for his side. Photo: AFP MIAMI: Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said sides should be given more rest in the final stages of the World Cup as the defending champions face a gruelling schedule in the knockout phases. Should Argentina progress to the final, they face five games in 17…
President Zardari urges to further deepen cooperation by increasing trade, exploring new avenues of collaboration President Asif Ali Zardari (L) at the “Rukh Ordo” Cultural Complex in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan along with Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadir Japarov. Photo: X President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral…