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AI in education a must, not a choice: Secretary education

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Secretary for Education, Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has underscored transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionising teaching methodologies and enhancing learning outcomes. Speaking at a comprehensive workshop focused on leveraging AI to develop foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Mr Wani expressed profound confidence in the capabilities of Pakistani students. “AI integration in education […]

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AI 'Girlfriend' Swindles Chinese Man Out of Nearly $28,000

Man loses $28,000 to AI-genrated ‘Girlfriend’ in China

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In Shanghai, a man lost $28,000 to fraudsters who used AI to create a fake girlfriend named “Miss Jiao.” The scammers sent AI-generated photos, videos, and fake documents to convince him she needed money for business and medical expenses. After transferring the funds, the victim realized he was scammed and contacted police, who uncovered a

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Pakistan to send first astronaut to space

Pakistan to send first astronaut to space under historic agreement with China

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Pakistan is poised to send its first astronaut into space following a landmark collaboration agreement between the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). As part of the agreement, two Pakistani astronauts will receive training at China’s Astronaut Center, with one ultimately being chosen as a scientific payload

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WhatsApp starts rolling out Voice Message Transcript feature

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WhatsApp has introduced a new feature for the convenience of users called ‘Voice Message Transcript’. Thanks to this feature, users will be able to read received voice messages in the form of written text instead of listening to them. Also read :Researchers urge adaptation of plant tissue culture technology This innovative feature of WhatsApp automatically

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PTA intensifies crackdown on illegal tampering of IMEI, sale of cloned mobile devicesa

PTA launches ‘Specialised Development Programme’ for newly promoted officers

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched the “Specialised Development Programme” to enhance the skills of 33 newly promoted officers from EG-I to EG-II across headquarters and zonal offices. Held from February 10 to 21, 2025, this two-week program focused on leadership, ethics, communication, and advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program was

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Pakistan joins Africa-1 submarine cable for faster internet

Pakistan joins Africa-1 submarine cable for faster internet

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KARACHI: Pakistan has been linked to the Africa-1 submarine cable to enhance its internet speeds and connectivity. Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced on Saturday that it successfully connected the cable to its exchange in Karachi. The Africa-1 cable spans 10,000 kilometers and will link Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, France, Kenya,

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China launches First AI model for rare disease diagnosis

China launches First AI model for rare disease diagnosis

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BEIJING: China has launched its first AI model for rare disease diagnosis, PUMCH-GENESIS. China’s first AI large language model was jointly developed by Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The model quickly analyzes symptoms and suggests potential conditions like Rett syndrome or Angelman syndrome. It also recommends specialists and

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Masterclass on '5G and Beyond: Shaping the future of connectivity'

Masterclass on ‘5G and Beyond: Shaping the future of connectivity’

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ISLAMABAD: The Masterclass on “5G and Beyond: Shaping the Future of Connectivity” began on Monday, marking a key milestone in Pakistan-Malaysia digital collaboration, hosted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in partnership with Nokia Pakistan. The four-day Masterclass (February 17–20) brings together over 60 industry leaders, policymakers, and academics to explore 5G’s transformative impact and

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