Pakistan digital transformation at Global AI Summit 2026
At the Global AI and Digital Summit 2026, Pakistan outlined national digital ID, payments and data-exchange projects as prerequisites for responsible AI adoption.
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AI Virtual Cell: Google, Meta and Isomorphic Labs Back $300M Biohub Project
Google DeepMind, Meta and Isomorphic Labs are investing $300 million in the Chan‑Zuckerberg Biohub to build AI datasets and a predictive "virtual cell," part of a $1.8 billion initiative supported by major federal contributions.
Pakistan-China Marine Cooperation Expands in South Asia
Pakistan took part in a China–South Asia marine forum in Qingdao, joining more than 100 delegates and backing a new cooperation initiative to boost marine science, ecosystem protection and the blue economy.
Pakistan secures two bronze medals in squash singles at Asian Games
Noor Zaman and Muhammad Ashab Irfan each won bronze in men's singles squash at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya. Team events start Monday with Pakistan seeded second in the men's pool.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to dine with President Trump amid AI safety debate
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei will have a private dinner with President Trump at the White House tonight, a first meeting that highlights deep divisions over AI safety and recent tensions with the Pentagon.
Iran Offers 7-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Resume U.S. Nuclear Talks
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and restarting nuclear negotiations with the United States, provided Washington agrees to Tehran’s conditions. The diplomatic proposal comes at a critical moment for the Middle East, with the nearly…
Experimental drug CS18 weakens tumors’ defenses and restores sensitivity to treatment
Researchers at Baylor report that CS18, a TopBP1-targeting compound, can weaken tumor survival mechanisms, enhance existing drugs and reverse resistance in preclinical models.
Xiaomi tightens privacy with 18 Pro duo while keeping rear displays and 200MP cameras
Xiaomi’s 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max introduce a more flexible hardware privacy display that can be app-specific and location-triggered, while retaining rear screens and 200MP cameras.
Asim Khan wins Pakistan’s first Asian Games MMA medal
Asim Khan earned Pakistan’s first-ever Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts, taking bronze at Aichi–Nagoya 2026 in the country’s MMA debut.
ICCI to Convene Citywide Convention on Islamabad’s Governance and Provincial Status on Sept 25
The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a citywide convention on Sept 25 to seek consensus on governance reforms and a clearer fiscal framework for the federal capital.