Islamabad, Aug 24: It has been decided that government schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would now function out of rented buildings rather than new construction. Reports citing official papers state that work is underway to launch a project under the concept of renting buildings because of financial challenges and the need of providing school facilities. 650 elementary and middle schools will open in rented premises during the first phase of the project. According to sources, it takes five years and thirty million rupees to create a school building, which is not possible because the treasury is empty. According to reports, the…
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Islamabad. Aug 24: Elon Musk’s competitor, Threads, is experimenting with disappearing postings, letting users share content that disappears after a day. The goal of this tool, which is still being evaluated with a small user base, is to offer a more informal and transient sharing experience. A representative for Threads confirmed the test to TechCrunch, characterizing it as a new way to interact with the platform, though specifics are still lacking. The corporation has not made public the precise areas or user requirements needed to use this feature. Alessandro Paluzzi, a reverse engineer, tested these postings and found that they…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The aircraft carrying Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled over Pakistani airspace on Saturday morning on its way back to Delhi from Poland. The aircraft entered Pakistani airspace around 10:15 a.m. and remained there for 46 minutes, according to civil aviation sources. At 11:01 a.m., the aircraft entered Pakistani territory at Chitral, traveled through the Lahore and Islamabad air control zones, and then exited Pakistani airspace over Amritsar. Authorities in charge of civil aviation stated that the airplane was watched intently as it passed over important areas of Pakistan and into Indian territory. Amidst increased tensions over…
Islamabad, Aug 24: On social media, AI influencers are gaining hundreds of thousands of followers and making money in the process. Shabnam Xai, a synthetic influencer from Pakistan, was created with generative AI and amassed over 5,000 followers in just one month. It is really simple to construct own influencer and make thousands of dollars with the many AI tools available. Here’s how to do it on your own. How to Make an AI Influencer While you can develop an AI model or influencer using a variety of techniques, not all of them let you design persons that look realistic.…
Islamabad, Aug 24: Black Myth: Wukong, the hugely successful action role-playing game, has broken sales records, selling 10 million copies in just three days after its release. This remarkable achievement puts the game up among industry heavyweights like Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring as one of the fastest-selling games of all time. Black Myth: Wukong, created by the Chinese company Game Science, is based on the well-known 16th-century Chinese tale “Journey to the West.” The game’s pre-release criticism from certain gaming sources makes its success all the more remarkable. This accomplishment highlights the erratic nature of the gaming business, where…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The ‘Blue Economy’ is being given priority by the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) in an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s economy. A logistics conference was convened in Karachi to deliberate on the Blue Economy’s prospects for fostering economic growth. The term “blue economy” describes the sustainable use of marine resources to boost the economy, enhance quality of life, and create jobs. Pakistan’s current share in the global export market is among the lowest, contributing only 0.25% to the Blue Economy. Experts advise Pakistan to improve its economic performance by utilizing “Special Economic Zones” to capitalize on the…
Islamabad, Aug 24: It has unearthed a huge fraud concerning the distribution of billions of rupees in subsidies to schools in Sindh. In their report released on Friday, they state that serious legal and regulatory violations were found during the audit, which raised questions about possible financial mismanagement in the distribution of subsidized payments to 27 schools. The audit study shows that more than Rs. 8,532 million in subsidies were given to school owners in flagrant violation of established norms, even though their registration and National Tax Number (NTN) had expired. The audit also notes that the 27 schools involved…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The broadcasting rights for the Pakistan region from August 2024 to December 2026 were recently sold by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Rs1.72 billion, a substantial discount from the reserve price of Rs 3.2 billion, according to reports. A group led by Tower Sports and ARY was granted the rights for the forthcoming 28-month season, which consists of 11 Tests, 26 ODIs, and 24 T20Is. An offer that was Rs1.48 billion less than the reserve price was accepted by the PCB in spite of holding a “transparent tender process.” Despite not raising its proposal, Pakistan Television…
Islamabad, Aug 24: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning that the country’s ATMs, mobile and internet services, and long-distance international (LDI) carrier licenses may be disrupted if they are not renewed. A PTA paper states that the license issue is expected to impact 10% of internet traffic and 50% of mobile traffic. According to the document, 40% of ATMs would stop functioning and a number of cell towers might go out of operation. The impact of switching to other carriers on global communications could also disrupt the flow of traffic from other countries into Pakistan. The Ministry…
Islamabad, Aug 24: With the release of its new Google Essentials program, Google is streamlining the process of configuring a new Windows PC by making it easier for customers to access its apps and services. According to information posted on Google’s official Keyword blog, some HP laptops will come pre-installed with this unique program, which was created just for the Windows operating system. Although the Essentials app is only initially available for HP products, Google plans to make it available to all Windows users in the future. Google has not yet provided an official statement on this matter. With Google’s…