Government introduces artificial intelligence training for CSS officers

The federal minister for IT inaugurated an Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Services Academy, integrating AI training into the civil services curriculum. Addressing a special CSS batch at the academy, the minister said the initiative was part of the government’s Digital Nation Vision and aligned with the Digital Nation Pakistan Act, which she […]

Nationwide internet blackout in Iran as protests grow

A nationwide internet blackout was reported in Iran on Thursday, internet monitoring group NetBlocks said, as protests over economic hardships continued around the country. No further information on the internet outage was immediately available. Witnesses in the capital Tehran and major cities of Mashhad and Isfahan told Reuters that protesters gathered again in the streets […]

9th national rock climbing championship concludes in Islamabad

The 9th National Sport Climbing and Rock Climbing Championship successfully concluded at the Pakistan Sport Climbing Arena, Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to the promotion and development of sport climbing and rock climbing at the national level. The closing and award ceremony was graced by Lieutenant General Shakir Ullah Khattak, HI(M), Chairman Heavy […]

Hamza Khan wins Mr Rawalpindi title at district bodybuilding championship

Hamza Khan clinched the Mr Rawalpindi title as district-level bodybuilding championships were held at the Rawalpindi Arts Council auditorium, organisers said on Tuesday. The event, organised by the Rawalpindi District Bodybuilding Association, also featured competitions for Junior Mr Rawalpindi, Mr Physique and Junior Mr Physique, drawing athletes, gym owners and bodybuilding enthusiasts from across the […]

US immigration officer shoots woman in Minneapolis

An immigration officer in Minneapolis shot dead a woman Wednesday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey deemed the government’s allegation that the woman was attacking federal agents “bullshit,” and called on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducting a second day […]