Zaki Abbas

Google launches programme to combat misinformation

ISLAMABAD: The Google News Initiative in partnership with Tech Valley on Wednesday launched the ‘Digital ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:22am

Air pollution declines slightly but still the ‘biggest threat’

AQLI report notes pollution in South Asia dropped by 18pc in 2022 due to above-normal rainfall. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:24am

PM Shehbaz urged to intervene as sluggish internet bleeds economy

Telecom operators fear country may lose Rs12 billion annually if urgent measures not taken. Updated 23 Aug, 2024 11:55am

Islamabad seeks action on Frankfurt ‘vandalism’

Videos show intruders holding Afghan tri-colour removing Pakistani flag from mast outside consulate. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 11:32am

The surveillance system keeping tabs on millions

PTA-mandated Lawful Intercept Management System can retrieve data of any consumer, eavesdrop on voice calls and read SMSes. Updated 02 Jul, 2024 10:26am

Pakistan can cross border to hunt TTP: Defence Minister Asif

Khawaja Asif rejects possibility of dialogue with banned outfit, says parliamentary nod will be sought for fresh action. Updated 28 Jun, 2024 08:52am

Budget 2024-25: Power, defence and election expenses overshoot allocations

Thirty-eight govt depts "overspent" a total of Rs454.1bn; three dozen divisions reported combined "savings" of Rs446bn. Published 15 Jun, 2024 09:35am

BUDGET 2024-25: Power, defence and election expenses overshoot allocations

38 govt departments "overspent" a total of Rs454.1bn; three dozen divisions reported combined "savings" of Rs446bn. Updated 15 Jun, 2024 09:35am

PM picks Rana Sanaullah to steer talks on social media law

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee, headed by his aide Rana Sanaullah, for ... Published 21 May, 2024 07:03am

Drug policy needs to focus on ‘harm reduction’ for effective response: speakers

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference organised by the Justice Project of Pakistan urged the government to introduce a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 08:03am

Tarar pledges ‘effective probation mechanism’ for minor drug charges

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar called for an evidence-based approach and a revival of the “probation law and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 08:14am

In Murree, elder Sharif promises yet more uplift

Criticises Imran for allegedly lying about the billion tree tsunami project and for failure to build millions of houses promised. Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:09am

Islamabad buckles under weight of carbon emissions

Experts say city heating up, seasonal patterns disrupted due to fossil fuels Updated 23 Jan, 2024 08:54pm

Over 14,000 Pakistani nationals languishing in foreign jails

Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) database shows 58pc of all prisoners incarcerated in UAE, Saudi Arabia. Updated 18 Dec, 2023 08:43am

CLIMATE BYTE: Climate change ‘a threat multiplier’ for already vulnerable transgender people

How do extreme climate events impact marginalised groups, particularly transgender people Updated 05 Dec, 2023 08:31am

Irregular rains leave farmers high and dry

Impact of rising carbon emissions felt across agriculture sector; grain yields expected to post significant decline Updated 25 Nov, 2023 11:26pm

Jury still out on mega-solarisation of tube wells

Estimated cost to convert one will be Rs2.6 million. Updated 28 Oct, 2023 10:51am

Call for reforms to ‘reclaim’ parliament, judiciary

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at two seminars on the trichotomy of powers advocated comprehensive reforms to emp­o­wer... Published 26 Jul, 2023 06:57am

Legal minds divided over Justice Isa’s ‘abrupt exit’

Critics flay "pettiness", supporters fault CJP for not "correcting course". Updated 23 Jun, 2023 08:57am

AI making students lazy, impairing cognition: study

Research argues for ‘robust regulatory framework’ to mitigate technology’s harmful impacts on education Published 11 Jun, 2023 07:04am