Pakistan
The Evolving Landscape of AI in Pakistan: Balancing Innovation and Ethics
September 24, 2024
The Evolving Landscape of AI in Pakistan: Balancing Innovation and Ethics
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from hype to a powerful technological force, prompting discussions about regulation and ethics. According to an article by Dawn published on September 23 about AI in Pakistan, the technology is gradually impacting sectors like…
Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram face religious extremism, sectarian violence
September 24, 2024
Shia Muslims in Pakistan’s Kurram face religious extremism, sectarian violence
The Kurram region of Pakistan has witnessed a dangerous escalation in sectarian violence, where two people were killed and at least 20 others injured as a result of attacks by extremist Sunni tribes on their Shia counterparts. According to observers…
Pakistan: Roadside bomb targeting foreign diplomats’ convoy leaves one police officer dead
September 22, 2024
Pakistan: Roadside bomb targeting foreign diplomats’ convoy leaves one police officer dead
A roadside bomb targeted a convoy of foreign diplomats visiting Pakistan’s Swat Valley on Sunday, killing a police officer and injuring four others in the security detail, officials told Reuters on Sunday. Zahidullah Khan, Swat’s district police officer, said the…
Thousands Rally in Lahore Demanding Release of Imran Khan
September 22, 2024
Thousands Rally in Lahore Demanding Release of Imran Khan
Thousands rallied in Lahore on Saturday, demanding the immediate release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently incarcerated, Anadolu Agency reported today. This marked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party’s first major gathering since the February 8 general elections, where they…
Militants kill at least six in Pakistan security post attack
September 21, 2024
Militants kill at least six in Pakistan security post attack
Militants attacked a security post in northwest Pakistan late Thursday, killing at least six personnel, the military reported on Friday. The attackers, from the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), attempted to storm the post, but their efforts were repelled by security forces…
Alarming Pattern of Blasphemy-Related Killings in Pakistan
September 20, 2024
Alarming Pattern of Blasphemy-Related Killings in Pakistan
On September 19, police in Sindh, Pakistan, reported the shooting death of doctor Shah Nawaz, who faced blasphemy allegations, VOA revealed. During a raid intended to arrest him, police claimed Nawaz and an accomplice, fleeing on a motorcycle, opened fire,…
Pakistan: 337 Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2023, Report Says
September 20, 2024
Pakistan: 337 Killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2023, Report Says
A report from the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) reveals that 337 personnel and civilians have been killed in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) this year, with 616 others injured due to attacks by banned organizations, Aaj News reported yesterday. Peshawar saw the…
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
September 17, 2024
Over 26M children deprived of education in Pakistan, ministry says
The Ministry of Education in Pakistan has announced that 26.2 million children across the country are not enrolled in schools, revealing a serious educational crisis facing Pakistan. These figures were disclosed during a session of the National Assembly. According to…
Five Killed, 20 Injured in Sherani Bus Accident
September 16, 2024
Five Killed, 20 Injured in Sherani Bus Accident
A tragic accident occurred on Saturday when a passenger coach plunged into a ravine along the Zhob-Islamabad highway near Dhanasar in Sherani district, Balochistan, Dawn reported yesterday. The coach, en route from Islamabad to Quetta via Dera Ismail Khan, lost…
Pakistan: 36 Additional Dengue Patients Confirmed in Rawalpindi
September 16, 2024
Pakistan: 36 Additional Dengue Patients Confirmed in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi has reported a spike in dengue cases, with 36 new patients confirmed among 169 suspected cases, bringing the total this season to 342, Dawn reported yesterday. Currently, 96 patients remain hospitalized, while 241 have been treated, with one death…