Groundwater crisis prompts urgent action
Experts highlight the need for urgent interventions to slow down falling groundwater levels across the…
Groundwater crisis prompts urgent action
Experts highlight the need for urgent interventions to slow down falling groundwater levels across the province Groundwater levels in Pakistan, especially Punjab, are declining rapidly due to excessive tube well use. PHOTO: PEXELS LAHORE: In view of climate change, declining rainfall, and falling groundwater levels, the Punjab government has set 2030 targets for water conservation,…
Chinese open-source AI model GLM-5.2 creates a buzz in US tech circles
Developers praise capabilities rivaling top Western systems as policy shifts fuel debate over innovation and access Developed by Beijing-based startup Zhipu, GLM-5.2 has drawn widespread attention from American developers. PHOTO: SCMP KARACHI: A newly released Chinese open-source artificial intelligence model, GLM-5.2, has triggered intense debate across the United States technology sector, with early evaluations suggesting…
Pak Test squads announced for WI and ENG tours
Pakistan Men’s National Selection Committee has announced the Test squads for the upcoming tours of the West Indies and England during a press conference held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, 5 July. Babar Azam has been named captain for both series as Pakistan begins a crucial phase of its ICC World Test…
Suspect linked to senior minister being treated like any other accused: DIG
Says investigators examining possibility that a gang, rather than single individual, involved in the incident DIG Operations Faisal Kamran addresses a press conference in Lahore on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Lahore Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Faisal Kamran on Sunday said police were treating a suspect reportedly linked to a senior government minister no differently from any other criminal…
Ankara urges revision in soda ash duties
ISLAMABAD: During Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s current visit, Turkiye’s Ministry of Trade has raised significant concerns regarding the methodology used by Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission (NTC) to determine the injury margin in its anti-dumping investigation of soda ash imports from Turkiye and Kenya. NTC’s deviation from its past practice amounts to providing undue protection to…
“Oh Babar, the Same Mistake Again”
KARACHI: You may recall that in past when discussions were ongoing about removing Babar Azam from captaincy, such tweets had also surfaced. At that time, Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen were very close friends. Cricket authorities began to feel that this group had become more powerful than them. All of them were under the “shadow” of…
Samsung to standardise premium ‘Privacy Display’ across entire Galaxy S27 lineup
Industry insiders note that the Galaxy S27 lineup will debut a second-generation iteration of this panel technology the upcoming integration will span across the standard Galaxy S27, the Galaxy S27 Pro, and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S27 Ultra.. PHOTO: Future/ Mike Lowe In a major push toward democratisation of premium hardware features, South Korean tech giant…
Owners’ consent made mandatory in telecom bill after committee review, says law minister
Says contracts cannot be revoked unilaterally after agreement, consideration completed Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar addresses a joint press conference alongside IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Islamabad on Sunday. SCREENGRAB Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Sunday said a committee constituted by the prime minister to resolve concerns over proposed amendments to telecommunication laws…
Indian auto industry defends ethanol fuel
‘E20’ fuel faces rising criticism as govt says data shows no evidence of vehicle damage MUMBAI: Indian government and auto industry officials on Saturday defended the mandatory rollout of petrol blended with 20% ethanol, saying years of testing and service data showed no evidence of widespread vehicle damage, despite public concerns over lower fuel efficiency…
Dinusha shines for SL on second day
Sonal Dinusha missed out on his maiden Test century. Photo: AFP LONDON: Sonal Dinusha missed out on a maiden Test century but Sri Lanka continued to pile on the runs in reaching an impressive 549 for nine declared after tea on the second day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Sir…
