Authorities in Rawalpindi have failed to stop pollution from brick kilns operating without mandatory zig-zag technology, particularly in Gujar Khan. Residents report health risks and weak enforcement, while kiln owners cite high costs. Citizens and legal experts have demanded stricter action
UNFPA warned that Pakistan's growing population, gender inequality and climate risks require urgent policy changes. The agency urged reforms in planning and financing to reward progress in health, education and equality, while addressing persistent challenges like maternal mortality and unme
Artificial Intelligence is already part of medical practice--through radiology software, pathology algorithms, clinical risk scores, journal summaries, and hospital dashboards. Yet most doctors are currently exposed to AI without training, standards, or clarity on their responsibilities.<
New Delhi [India], December 30: Newgen Software, a global provider of an AI-first digital transformation platform, announced its recognition among "Notable Vendors" in Forrester's "The Document Mining and Analytics Platforms Landscape, Q4 2025," report. It provides an overview of 33 vendors
According to government data, during 2024-25 (April-March) India imported around 300 million metric tonnes of crude and petroleum products, meeting about 88% of the requirements through imports.
A US House investigation found that American, Japanese and Dutch semiconductor equipment firms significantly aided China's chip industry, raising national security concerns. Lawmakers warned that sales to Chinese state and military-linked entities threaten US technological leadership and cal
Gold is expected to remain the standout performer among commodities in 2026, supported by strong central bank demand and rising geopolitical risks, according to Goldman Sachs' latest commodities outlook.
Haryana Police has unveiled an expanded crime and internal security strategy for 2026, placing renewed emphasis on violent offenders, narcotics, cybercrime, terror-linked activities and emerging geopolitical risks. The roadmap was finalised at a high-level review meeting chaired by Direct
According to Dawn, the affected workers said the revised criteria have effectively shut the door to their reappointment despite years of field experience in high-risk, hard-to-reach areas.
Pakistan's weather department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and snowfall across the country from late December to early January, warning of falling temperatures, road closures, landslides and travel disruptions, particularly in northern and mountainous regions.
India's banking and financial services sector is entering a phase of steady but selective growth, with lenders increasingly prioritising asset quality, profitability and risk calibration over aggressive expansion, according to discussions at Antique Stock Broking's 3rd Annual BFSI Confere
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Sunday made a strong case for India building its own sovereign AI capabilities, warning that unchecked dependence on foreign technologies could pose serious economic and strategic risks for the country, as he stressed that artificial intelligence has e