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Global calls to halt AI development clash with prospect of self-improving models

ISTANBUL – Growing calls around the world to slow or halt the development of artificial intelligence (AI) are colliding with rapid advances that are bringing the technology closer to developing future versions of itself with limited human involvem…

#AIRobots #Anthropic

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Pakistan calls for complete cessation of hostilities as Ukraine war escalates

UNITED NATIONS – With the Russia-Ukraine war at the deadliest point in four years, Pakistan has urged parties to agree to an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities, allowing diplomacy the necessary space to work, and bring this conflict t…

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Hajj culmination: Saudi Arabia issues fresh travel guidelines as departure of pilgrims begins

MEDINA – Following the successful and smooth culmination of the annual Hajj rituals, a massive repatriation operation has officially commenced for the return of the ‘Guests of Allah’ to their respective homelands.

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At least 10 killed, 13 injured as van catches fire on Islamabad-Murree Expressway

ISLAMABAD – At least 10 people were killed and 13 injured as a van caught fire near Khajut on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway on Wednesday, according to the National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP).

#FireIncident #Islamabad #Murree

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Islamabad to get new School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Pakistan, Syed Mustafa Kamal, has inaugurated the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Health Services Academy (HSA), Islamabad, marking a milestone i…

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Experts warn against weaponisation of water as India’s IWT stance comes under scrutiny

ISLAMABAD – Experts yesterday warned against weaponisation of water as India’s Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) stance was criticised.

#India #KashmirSituation

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CPEC 2.0 to unlock new Pakistan-China investment opportunities, says PCJCCI

The next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, known as CPEC 2.

#CPEC #Economy #PakistanChinaTies

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Harry Brook rises to top of ICC Test batting rankings

England batter Harry Brook has climbed to the No.

#HarryBrook #Cricket

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PSX falls 903 points after volatile trading session

The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session that saw sharp fluctuations in investor sentiment throughout the day.

#PSX #Stocks #Economy

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Islamabad extends business hours under revised operating schedule

The district administration of Islamabad has revised business operating hours across the federal capital, allowing commercial establishments to remain open for longer periods under a new notification issued on Wednesday.

#Islamabad #BusinessHours