Indonesia says proposed Gaza peacekeeping force could total 20,000 troops

A proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza could total about 20,000 troops, with Indonesia estimating it could contribute up to 8,000, President Prabowo Subianto’s spokesman said on Tuesday. The spokesman said, however, that no deployment terms or areas of operation had been agreed. Prabowo has been invited to Washington later this month for the first […]

Karachi court grants extension of interim bail for YouTuber Rajab Butt

An Additional District and Sessions Judge on Thursday approved a request to adjourn the hearing of lawyers representing YouTuber Rajab Butt in his ongoing case against him over the alleged insult of Islamic symbols. Rajab Butt, released on interim bail, appeared before the court. The complainant’s lawyer argued that the court session was scheduled for […]

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz arrives in Quetta for one-day visit

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday on a one-day official visit amid the current political and security situation in Balochistan. Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, along with provincial ministers, received the Punjab chief minister at Quetta Airport. After the reception, she proceeded to the Governor House, where a one-on-one meeting […]

Tuberculosis detection system wins top prize at Pakistan’s first Quantum Hackathon

A team developing a quantum-computing-based solution for the early detection of tuberculosis (TB) has won the top prize of Rs800,000 at Pakistan’s first quantum computing hackathon, organised by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission. The hackathon was held to push forward emerging technologies and to promote modern scientific and IT skills in the country, according to […]