Abu Dhabi AI institute releases fully open-source models with training data, code

IFM launched six AI models featuring new techniques, data training, and coding tools for researchers Across reasoning, mathematics, coding and agentic tasks, K2 Horizon delivers top-tier performance in every size class. Image Courtesy: MBZUAI  Abu Dhabi-based research institute IFM on Thursday released six artificial intelligence models together ​with the data and methods used to ‌build…

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Player skips King Charles reception

Pakistan cricket is under increasing pressure following a series of abrupt changes to the Test squad after the team suffered a second successive defeat to England at Lord’s last week. According to English media reports, players released from Pakistan’s squad following the Lord’s Test were also instructed to attend a reception hosted by King Charles…

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China donates livestock vaccines for CPEC 2.0

Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain has called upon agricultural scientists and researchers to develop focused and innovative projects under the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC 2.0), saying agriculture will be a key component of the…

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Man City ready to defend WSL title

Manchester City’s Alex Greenwood lifts the trophy as she celebrates with teammates after winning the Women’s Super League. Photo: REUTERS LONDON: The Women’s Super League returns this weekend with a sense of momentum. Expanded to 14 teams, fuelled by fresh investment and looking more competitive than ever, the 2026-27 season promises to be one of…

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Wahab says strikes hurt workers, businesses and Karachi’s economy

Says political parties should not put citizens through hardship to make a political point Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab speaks during a press conference in Karachi. SCREENGRAB Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Thursday slammed Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) nationwide shutter-down strike, saying the business closures caused financial losses and disproportionately affected people who relied on daily wages. A…

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‘Significant scope’ in Pakistan-Uzbekistan energy cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan have vast potential to expand cooperation in the energy sector, particularly in electricity connectivity, renewable energy, hydropower, energy infrastructure and investment, Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari said on Wednesday. Addressing a reception marking the 35th Independence Day of Uzbekistan, the minister said stronger energy cooperation could become…

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