STAFF REPORTER ISLAMABAD: A six-member private-sector delegation from Bangladesh has concluded a four-day visit to Pakistan aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exploring cooperation in digital technology, entrepreneurship, institutional development and innovation. The visit, held from October 6 to 9 under the Bangladesh-Pakistan Leadership and Innovation Exchange, brought together professionals from academia, media, development, information technology and manufacturing to exchange knowledge, build institutional linkages and identify opportunities for long-term collaboration. Organised by Imran Shauket, Senior Advisor for South Asia at the Atlantic Council, in collaboration with Jon F. Danilowicz, NonresidentRead More

            ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (DNA): From dusty chalkboards to Artificial Intelligence (AI), the journey of learning in Pakistan has taken a historic turn, transforming traditional classrooms into smart learning spaces. Once students struggled to memorize lessons written on a blackboard; today they are solving complex equations, writing essays and making presentations with the help of Artificial Intelligence.                                                      Students who earlier waited for library books are now getting answers in seconds through AI tools. Ayesha Khan, a 9th-class student, said, “Earlier we used to copy everything from the blackboard. Now weRead More

            ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (DNA):Amid soaring fuel prices driven by Middle East tensions and growing environmental concerns, the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are witnessing a silent but swift shift towards electric mobility, as more and more citizens are opting for electric vehicles as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to conventional fuel-run transport. From electric bikes and scooters to cars and rickshaws, the roads of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are witnessing a visible surge in EVs, particularly among students, office-goers and delivery riders. The trend is being driven by lowRead More

            LAHORE, Oct 11 (DNA):Mughalpura and Race Course police on Sunday arrested two alleged drug peddlers during raids at different locations in Lahore and recovered 1.320 kilograms of hashish and 630 grams of ice (crystal methamphetamine) from their possession. According to SP Civil Lines,the suspects were identified as Abdul Majeed and Waseem. The arrests were made during intelligence-based operations against drug dealers. Police officials said the suspects allegedly sold narcotics while moving around different areas and their adjoining localities. Cases have been registered against both suspects, while further legal proceedingsRead More

            ISLAMABAD, Oct 11 (DNA):Marking the International Day of the Girl Child,  Zong, Pakistan’s Leading Technology Services Enterprise, in partnership with Knowledge Platform, has launched the next phase of the Zong Digital Scholars Program, advancing its commitment to digital inclusion, future-ready skills, and greater participation of young girls in Pakistan’s technology-driven economy. Building on an established foundation of impact, the program has reached more than 50,000 students, including over 5,000 young women, across 300+ schools in 35 cities across Pakistan. This phase marks a strategic shift from broad-based digital educationRead More