These Pakistani women are building AI tools that could make healthcare and education more accessible

rtificial intelligence isn’t just for fixing your grammar on ChatGPT or turning your pictures into Studio Ghibli-style art. It’s reshaping the world in a more meaningful way, and three Pakistani women graduating from Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi this year are a part of this shift. Funded by the UAE…

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Kendrick Lamar performs in Toronto while Drake’s livestream with Kai Cenat gets postponed

Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated performance in Toronto on Thursday evening saw the rapper take centre stage in the heart of Drake’s hometown, sparking a two-minute standing ovation. Lamar’s show marked his first concert in the city since his feud with Drake escalated last year. While many fans hoped for some drama or an on-stage confrontation,…

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Sindh govt increases health budget by 8%

The Sindh government has increased the health budget by 8%, rising from Rs302 billion to Rs326 billion. Separately, a salary increase ranging from 10 to 20 per cent for government employees is anticipated in the upcoming Sindh budget 2025–26. Additionally, the announcement of new job opportunities in provincial departments is also expected. It is pertinent to…

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Pakistan’s first open data portal launched

ISLAMABAD: In a pivotal moment for Pakistan’s digital transformation, the federal minister for planning on Thursday officially launched the National Open Data Portal, which would serve as a central platform for public access to government datasets across vital sectors such as healthcare, education, economy, environment, infrastructure and demographics. The portal was unveiled at the Pakistan…

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