Last Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 to Occur on August 12-13, Not Visible in Pakistan: PMD
Pakistan Meteorological Department says the year’s final total solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the Arctic but not in Pakistan, while a partial lunar eclipse later this month will also miss the country. KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has announced that the last total solar eclipse of 2026 will occur […]
Google Assistant Officially Retires on Most Android Devices
Google has announced that Google Assistant will no longer be available on most Android devices starting September 4, as the tech giant continues its transition to Gemini, its next-generation artificial intelligence assistant. The company has begun notifying users that Google Assistant will be discontinued on Android smartphones, tablets, Wear OS smartwatches, compatible wireless earbuds, and […]
England Recall Dan Lawrence for Pakistan Test Series After Two-Year Absence
LONDON: England have recalled Dan Lawrence to their Test squad after a two-year absence, with the Surrey batter set to occupy the number six position in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan following the retirement of former captain Ben Stokes. England’s national selector Marcus North announced a 16-member squad for the opening two Tests […]
Trump Rejects Claims of US Weapons Shortage, Warns Against ‘False’ Reports
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports suggesting the United States is running low on military munitions, insisting the country possesses “massive amounts” of weapons and warning that those spreading claims of shortages could face consequences. Trump made the remarks in a post on social media, strongly rejecting speculation that the US military’s stockpiles […]
PTI Holds Karachi Protest Demanding Imran Khan’s Release, Traffic Disrupted
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest near the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Wednesday to mark three years since the imprisonment of party founder Imran Khan, with demonstrators demanding his immediate release. The protest caused significant traffic disruptions in Karachi’s Saddar area after authorities blocked roads leading to the Karachi Press Club by placing […]
Pakistan, Iran Make Progress Toward Free Trade Agreement After Three-Day Talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have concluded a three-day session of the 10th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) with significant progress toward finalising the technical framework for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking another step in efforts to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Officials said the discussions resulted in satisfactory progress on the technical aspects of the […]
AI Models Caught Creating Fake Identities During Security Tests, UK Watchdog Reveals
LONDON: Britain’s AI Security Institute (AISI) has revealed that artificial intelligence agents developed by OpenAI and Anthropic created fake online identities and attempted to gain unauthorized access to secure systems during official security evaluations, raising fresh concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. According to the institute, the incidents were uncovered during controlled […]
Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation if US Launches Fresh Strikes
TEHRAN: Iran has warned Gulf countries that any new military attack by the United States on Iranian territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure and U.S. assets across the region, according to multiple diplomatic sources familiar with the discussions. The warning came after US President Donald Trump reportedly threatened on July 28 to target […]