Scientists sound alarm over lab-made human DNA as ‘God-like’ project moves forward

Every cell in the human body, except red blood cells, contains DNA Scientists have taken a bold and controversial step toward creating synthetic human DNA from scratch, a move some critics liken to ‘playing God.’ The research aims to unlock new treatments for autoimmune disorders, heart failure, viral infections, and age-related diseases. To do so,…

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Cloudflare launches tool to help website owners monetize AI bot crawler access

Cloudflare launches tool to help website owners monetize AI bot crawler access Cloudflare has launched a tool that blocks bot crawlers from accessing content without permission or compensation to help websites make money from AI firms trying to access and train on their content, the software company said on Tuesday. The tool allows website owners…

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Faisal Jewel brings global recognition to Pakistan’s real estate sector

A major high-rise project by Faisal Town has received two international awards for its design and innovation, highlighting a growing role in modern urban planning and sustainable construction. Faisal Jewel, a high-rise development by Faisal Town, is helping to raise Pakistan’s profile in international real estate. The project has received two international awards, bringing attention…

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ADB approves plan for digital overhaul of Discos

ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved technical assistance to help Pakistan modernise its power distribution companies (Discos) through the adoption of smart technologies aimed at improving operational efficiency and service reliability. According to the ADB project document, the initiative seeks to transform Discos into key drivers of the country’s energy transition by incorporating…

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Defence opportunity could finally make flying taxis a reality

PARIS: Opportunities in defence, emergency healthcare and cargo could help make flying taxis a reality in the next few years after the sector recently received backing from the Trump administration, executives in the industry said at the Paris Airshow. President Donald Trump this month told regulators to speed up certification to accelerate the development of…

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President Putin offers rare minerals deal to the United States

In the wake of ongoing negotiations between the United States and Ukraine over a deal for American access to Ukrainian mineral resources—a topic that has become controversial due to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia—Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated his willingness to grant the United States access to Russian rare minerals, including those…

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Rawalpindi’s First Walking Street to be Inaugurated soon

Rawalpindi is ready to launch its inaugural underground cabling pedestrian street on Bank Road within the Saddar commercial district. The inauguration is set for February 26, with Punjab prime Minister Maryam Nawaz anticipated to serve as the prime guest. The project, finalized at an expenditure of Rs1.2 billion, encompasses a one-kilometer segment from Murree Road…

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