Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Terrorists’ access to emerging technologies needs to be prevented
ISLAMABAD, OCT 1 /DNA/ – Experts speaking at an event titled “Emerging Technologies and the Future of Counterterrorism Operations in the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Areas” organized by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) emphasized the need for preventing emerging technologies from landing into the hands of the terrorists. They were of the view that even though the drone technology currently in the hands of terrorists was rudimentary, if the trends continued, it could pose serious challenges for law enforcement and security agencies in the Pak-Afghan border regions. Mr Abdul Basit, SeniorRead More
NUML, UNESCO Pakistan, MoFE&PT join hands to Establish Pakistan’s First National Sign Language Standard
ISLAMABAD, OCT 1 /DNA/ – In a landmark step toward building a more inclusive Pakistan, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in collaboration with the National University of Modern Languages (NUML), and UNICEF Pakistan convened a National Consultation in Islamabad to develop a unified framework for the standardization of Pakistan Sign Language (PSL).This important gathering is part of the UN Country Team’s Disability Inclusion Strategy and aims to create a national roadmap for improving communication access for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across the country. The multi-stakeholder consultation broughtRead More
PPP, PML-N differences widen over flood relief funds
Differences between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have once again come to the surface, this time over the distribution of flood relief funds. The issue has snowballed into a political tussle, with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz openly criticizing the PPP leadership. At the heart of the dispute lies the channel through which the funds should be disbursed. The PPP is insisting that the money be distributed via the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), a flagship scheme closely associated with the Bhutto legacy. The PML-N,Read More

