OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT-5, Calling It a Major Leap Toward Human-Like AI

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT-5, its most advanced AI model yet, offering smarter, faster, and more accurate responses across various fields—from coding to healthcare. Available free to all users, the chatbot already serves 700 million people weekly, marking a significant milestone in AI accessibility. CEO Sam Altman compared its capabilities to consulting a PhD-level expert, a […]

Fawad Chaudhry Decries Political “Squeeze,” Calls for Strategic Opposition

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry lashed out at Pakistan’s political landscape, stating that sidelined leaders like himself are caught between an ineffective government and an “incompetent opposition” (PTI). Speaking to media outside a Lahore court, he lamented that the country’s political situation is at its worst, with internal conflicts harming the public. He mocked the […]

MWM Cancels Protest March After Govt Reaches 7-Point Deal

The Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) and the Shia Ulema Council have called off their planned protest march from Karachi to the Pakistan-Iran border following successful negotiations with the federal government. The decision came after late-night talks involving Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry, and MWM leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri. A […]

Pakistan Shoots Down Indian Surveillance Drone Near Lahore

Security forces in Pakistan shot down an Indian drone in Lahore’s Manawan area on Friday, police sources confirmed. The drone was detected entering Pakistani airspace, prompting an immediate response from security personnel. Authorities stated that the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) appeared to be a surveillance device, as no explosives were found attached to it. Intelligence […]

Zambia Denies Pollution Risks in Copperbelt Despite US Warning

Lusaka: The Zambian government has rejected claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region after the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the withdrawal of its personnel from Kitwe and surrounding areas. The embassy cited concerns over “widespread contamination” of water and soil linked to a February spill at the Sino-Metals mine, warning […]

Anti-Dengue Operation Launched in Wah Cantt

Wah Cantt: On the directives of Assistant Commissioner Taxila Maria Javed, a targeted anti-dengue operation was conducted in the cantonment area on Wednesday. Led by Tehsil Entomologist Mian Israr Ali, the team included health inspectors and supervisors who inspected various locations to curb potential dengue outbreaks. During the operation, dengue larvae were detected at multiple […]

Commissioner Inspects Progress at Sargodha Cardiology Hospital

Sargodha: Commissioner Jahanzaib Awan visited the under-construction Government Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology on Thursday to review the ongoing development work. Accompanied by senior officials, including Director Development Bilal Hassan and Deputy Director Technical Rana Shahid Imran, he inspected multiple floors of the facility and received a detailed progress report from the Infrastructure Development Authority […]

LUMHS Organizes Free Medical Camp for Women and Children

Hyderabad: The Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS) Jamshoro organized a free medical camp for pregnant women and children as part of Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. The event, held at the newly constructed Liaquat Health Services Hospital, was themed around “Marka-e-Haq” (Struggle for Rights) and aimed to provide essential healthcare services to underserved […]

PEF Mandates Stricter Security and Female Teachers for Girls’ Schools

Rawalpindi: The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has issued strict directives to bolster security in degree colleges and ensure that female students from grade 8 onwards are taught only by women teachers. The orders were announced on Thursday by Director Zulfikar Hussain, who instructed college administrations and school owners across Punjab to implement the measures immediately. […]

Good News for Electricity Consumers! Nepra Approves Rs1.89 per Unit Price Cut

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a Rs1.89 per unit decrease in electricity tariffs under the quarterly adjustment for April-June 2025. The decision, forwarded to the federal government for final notification, will benefit all power distribution companies (Discos), including K-Electric consumers. The revised rates will appear in August’s electricity bills and remain […]