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September 4, 2024

Pakistani mountaineers Naila Kiani scales Kanchenjunga
LAHORE: Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani has reached the summit of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m), becoming the first Pakistani woman to scale 12 of the world’s 14 highest peaks over 8,000 metres. With this achievement, Naila Kiani joins an elite group of global mountaineers who have climbed 12 of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 meters.She now…
Japan to introduce US-style online visitor entry system in FY2028
TOKYO — The Japanese government will introduce an online travel authorization system for foreigners, akin to the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA, as it seeks to strengthen checks on foreigners entering the country amid a tourism boom. Dubbed JESTA, travelers from 71 countries and regions exempt from short-term visas will need to provide, before…
President Zardari lauds IMF’s role inPakistan’s economic progress
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with a delegation from the International Monet Fund (IMF) led by Jihad Azour. During meeting, Pakistan’s current economic situation and the ongoing IMF program were discussed in detail. Discussions focused on Pakistan’s economic challenges, structural reforms, and progress under the existing IMF program, highlighting the government’s commitment…
Rising unrest in Indonesia’s Papua region kills more than 40
JAKARTA — An eruption of violence in Indonesia’s eastern Papua region, which has seen more than 40 people killed this year, has prompted calls for the government to pay greater attention to the area that has been home to an armed separatist movement for decades. The Papua Justice and Human Integrity Foundation, an independent group,…
Turkey’s Celebi fights India national security case amid boycotts
MUMBAI — Court cases involving the Indian government and Turkish ground and cargo handling company Celebi have thrown the spotlight on the use of national security justifications to terminate contracts, amid a wider boycott of Turkish goods over Ankara’s support for Islamabad during the fighting between India and Pakistan earlier this month. The Indian government…
Pakistan rejects baseless allegations by Indian Prime Minister
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the baseless, provocative, and irresponsible allegations made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In an official statement, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Indian Prime Minister’s remarks are a deliberate attempt to escalate regional tensions. The statement further emphasized that such false accusations and militaristic…
How to thrive with AI agents — tips from an HP strategist
The rapid rise of AI agents is sparking both excitement and alarm. Their power lies in their ability to complete tasks with increasing autonomy. Many can already pursue multi-step goals, make decisions, and interact with external systems — all with minimal human input. Teams of AI agents are beginning to collaborate, each handling a specialised…
Startup uses ancient bacteria to turn Texas CO2 into green chemicals
Again, the German-Danish startup using ancient bacteria to turn CO2 into new chemicals, is building a new bioreactor plant in Texas. The facility will be located at Texas City, a major petrochemicals park located on the Gulf Coast. The industrial centre is run by Diamond Infrastructure Solutions — a joint venture between chemicals giant Dow…