Meta has agreed to a settlement of up to $16.68 billion with US states to resolve a major legal dispute. The case centered on allegations that Facebook and Instagram were made addictive for young users, that the company provided misleading information about platform safety, and that it illegally collected children’s personal data. The settlement is…
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (Muhammad Saleem ): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasized the need to further strengthen unity and brotherhood among the nation and the Ummah by imparting the core teachings of the Seerah of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to younger generations to help them confront contemporary challenges.Addressing the International Seerat (PBUH) Conference,…
London: New scientific studies are drawing attention to the possible impact of endless, aimless scrolling — especially through short videos, reels and shorts — on brain performance.A study published in July 2026 tested 57 participants, with one group watching a continuous long video and the other viewing multiple short videos of the same duration. In…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level emergency meeting following the tragic fire at the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, which resulted in the deaths of several newborn babies. The Prime Minister expressed severe displeasure over the alleged negligence of concerned officials during the session.During the meeting, the…
In a rare and remarkable scene in northern Japan, around 1,800 volunteers took part in a major preservation project, hand-pulling the 360-tonne turret of Hirosaki Castle — built in 1611 — more than two metres across the ground. Teams took turns pulling 30-metre ropes attached to the turret, moving it 1.13 metres on Saturday and…
Meta appears to be working on a “kill switch” for its controversial smart glasses, according to reports. The company first introduced the glasses in partnership with Ray-Ban in 2021, featuring a front-facing camera that makes it easy to capture photos and videos. In recent months, the glasses have faced sustained criticism because they make it…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Tuesday that the confirmation of famine in Sudan and the Gaza Strip marked a “shameful milestone” in global food insecurity. He said 2025 saw not only the highest number of armed conflicts since World War II, but also record levels of global hunger, with at least…
ISLAMABAD: Former President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Dr. Ashraf Nizami has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the reported deaths of 15 newborn babies at PIMS Islamabad, describing the incident as a tragic and unacceptable loss. In a statement, Dr. Ashraf Nizami said the incident was not merely a failure of medical administration…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has expressed deep concern and regret over the reported deaths of 15 newborns at PIMS Hospital and has called an emergency meeting on Thursday to review the circumstances surrounding the incident, including medical arrangements, available facilities and possible responsibilities. PMA Lahore General…
ISLAMABAD:Report by Muhammad Saleem A devastating fire broke out in the nursery of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Children’s Hospital, killing 14 newborn infants. One baby was rescued in time by hospital staff.The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 am. Initial reports suggest the fire was caused by a short circuit, though the exact…
