WEB DESK, July 15(ABC): During the current coronavirus pandemic, one of the riskiest parts of a health care worker’s job is assessing people who have symptoms of Covid-19. Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital hope to reduce that risk by using robots to remotely measure patients’ vital signs. The robots, which are controlled by a handheld device, can …

WEB DESK, July 15(ABC): Researchers have developed electronic artificial skin that reacts to pain just like real skin, opening the way to better prosthetics, smarter robotics and non-invasive alternatives to skin grafts. The prototype device developed by a team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, can electronically replicate the way human skin senses pain. The device mimics the body’s near-instant …

WEB DESK, July 15(ABC): Extremely energy-efficient artificial intelligence is now closer to reality after a study by UCL researchers found a way to improve the accuracy of a brain-inspired computing system. The system, which uses memristors to create artificial neural networks, is at least 1,000 times more energy efficient than conventional transistor-based AI hardware, but has until now been more …

WEB DESK, July 15(ABC): A hand-held video game console allowing indefinite gameplay might be a parent’s worst nightmare. But this Game Boy is not just a toy. It’s a powerful proof-of-concept, developed by researchers at Northwestern University and the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands, that pushes the boundaries of battery-free intermittent computing into the realm of fun and …

WEB DESK, July 15(ABC): The camera will explore cosmic mysteries as part of the Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time. Crews at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have taken the first 3,200-megapixel digital photos – the largest ever taken in a single shot – with an extraordinary array of imaging sensors that will become the …

WEB DESK, July 15(ABC): Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed the world’s smallest ultrasound detector. It is based on miniaturized photonic circuits on top of a silicon chip. With a size 100 times smaller than an average human hair, the new detector can visualize features that are much smaller than previously possible, …

ISLAMABAD, July 15 (ABC): After the IMF nod to revive the loan programme, the emboldened Pakistani rupee pounded on the US dollar in the interbank trading on Friday morning and scored a handsome gain. As the trading started, the Pakistani rupee wasted no time and soared past the greenback by Rs1.05. According to the forex traders, the US dollar is …

NEW YORK, July 15 (ABC): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Friday while underlining the need to create mechanisms to provide the high upfront capital costs to developing countries on affordable terms said that developing countries should also have level playing field for economic recovery. Speaking at an event of the United Nations on Sustainable Development Goals …

LAHORE, July 15(ABC):Former Interior Minister and Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday responding to the Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah’s statement pertaining to the implementation of Articles 5 and 6 challenged the incumbent government to apply Article 6. While talking to media in Lahore, Sheikh Rashid said that the government should take aforementioned action against them  if …

ISLAMABAD, July 15(ABC): After striking a staff-level agreement with the IMF, Pakistan has made plans to generate approximately $9 to $10 billion in loans from other multilateral creditors, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank through programme and project lending during the current fiscal year. The revival of the IMF programme will pave the way for …

ISLAMABAD, July 15(ABC): The number of daily COVID-19 cases in Pakistan has once again reared its head as the country reported 779 new infections in a single day, National Institute of Health, Islamabad (NIH) data showed Friday morning. The last time Pakistan reported over 700 cases was on July 9 when 732 infections had surfaced. The new infections were detected …

ISLAMABAD, July 14(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the slashing of petrol price by Rs18.50 per litre and diesel price by 40.54 per liter as part of a series of measures to bring some relief to the public. The relief was announced by the premier as he addressed the nation about the country s economic situation, the government s performance …

SEOUL, July 14(ABC): Hyundai Motor Co (005380.KS) on Thursday launched its first electric sedan, Ioniq 6, which the South Korean automaker is betting will help it grab a bigger share of the electric vehicle (EV) market dominated by Tesla Inc . The Ioniq 6 is one of more than 31 electric models that Hyundai Motor Group – including Hyundai Motor, …

RAWALPINDI, July 14(ABC): PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Thursday said the party has removed all landmines laid by the former prime minister “fitna” [Imran] Khan by making tough decisions with a heavy heart. Addressing a public gathering in Rawalpindi ahead of the by-polls in the 20 constituencies of Punjab, Maryam said that the people of Pakistan are their [PML-N’s] responsibility. …

DG KHAN, July 14(ABC): PTI Chairman Imran Khan said Thursday he was “hurt” by the Supreme Court’s judgment in the suo motu case of former National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling, related to the no-confidence motion against the ex-prime minister. “I was hurt by the Supreme Court’s judgment,” Khan said at a jalsa in Dera Ghazi Khan in connection …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that the government would provide compensation of Rs 1 million each to the families of those who lost their lives during the floods and torrential rains across the country, including Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The prime minister, chairing a high-level meeting to discuss the flood situation in both the …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (ABC): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has hailed the Supreme Court’s (SC) detailed judgment on the then deputy speaker National Assembly (NA) Qasim Suri’s ruling, saying that the government has started working on action under Article 6 of the Constitution. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, the Interior Minister said that the Supreme Court had proven once again …

ISLAMABAD, Jul 14 (ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the detailed judgement of the Supreme Court had exposed the pack of lies of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan who did propaganda about the no-confidence vote as the ‘regime change’. “Honourable Supreme Court’s detailed judgement on Vote of No Confidence exposes the lies and propaganda indulged in by Imran …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (ABC): Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Pakistan in September this year, the Turkish ambassador to Pakistan said on Thursday. The ambassador while confirming the visit of Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a trade agreement between the two brotherly countries will also be inked soon. “Ministers of Pakistan and Turkiye will also meet in September,” he …

ISLAMABAD, July 14 (ABC): Federal ministers on Thursday said that Supreme Court verdict on Deputy Speaker’s ruling about no-confidence motion has buried the narrative of foreign conspiracy to oust the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar, while addressing a press conference along with Qamar Zaman Kaira, said that Supreme Court has declared dissolution of National Assembly …

ISLAMABAD, July 14(ABC): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued its detailed judgment in the suo motu case on former National Assembly deputy speaker Qasim Suri’s ruling on the no-confidence motion against ex-prime minister Imran Khan and said that court was not satisfied with the proof as insufficient evidence was presented to support PTI’s claim of foreign interference. On April …

ISLAMABAD, July 14(ABC): Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have finally reached a staff-level agreement over the release of $1.17 billion to support the country’s fragile economy, the international money lender revealed Thursday. “[The] IMF staff and the Pakistani authorities have reached a staff level agreement on policies to complete the combined 7th and 8th reviews of Pakistan’s Extended …

ISLAMABAD, July 14(ABC): The new COVID-19 cases in Pakistan saw a slight rise only a day after a minor decline as the country continues to register an irregular graph for coronavirus statistics, the National Institute of Health, Islamabad (NIH) data showed Thursday morning. As per today’s stats, 390 new people were found infected with COVID-19 after diagnostic testing on 17,397 …

KARACHI, July 14(ABC): The Sindh Health Department has declared a health emergency in the province as another, almost identical rain producing system as the previous one, is getting close to Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned. The Met department said that heavy to very heavy rains are likely to hit Karachi and different districts of Sindh under this …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday took notice of a technical fault in the 969MW Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Project, directing the relevant departments to ensure the immediate restoration of power supply. The prime minister, who chaired a high level meeting on the matter, expressed his annoyance over the technical failure of the project which suspended the supply …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that PTI leadership’s allegations of rigging were in fact a confession of Imran Khan’s defeat in upcoming bye elections. In a statement, she said as prime minister, Imran Khan continued to flout the laws, orders and rules of the Election Commission of Pakistan. Imran Khan and his …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): In yet another success on the diplomatic front, Pakistan on Wednesday once again thwarted India’s bid for permanent seat in United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Pakistan’s position on permanent membership in the United Nations was recognized, while, the Arab League and the African Union also supported Pakistan’s position. Two-thirds majority is required for permanent membership in the …

LAYYAH, July 13(ABC): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz has said that Bani Gala had become “Money Gala” during the rule of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan. Addressing a rally in Layyah on Wednesday ahead of July 17 by-elections in Punjab, she said that her party will defeat incompetence, inflation and corruption and the …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): Pakistan and the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday reached a staff-level agreement that revived the $6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme for the country, Bloomberg reported. The move comes after the coalition government adhered to all “tough” conditions set by the global lender, including an increase in the price of petroleum products …

JHANG, July 13(ABC): PTI Chairman Imran Khan Wednesday said his fight is against the Sharif family, dissident party members, and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in the upcoming by-polls in Punjab. Speaking at a public gathering in Jhang ahead of the by-polls on July 17, the former prime minister alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja meets PML-N Vice …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued its written verdict in a case declaring the construction of the navy golf course in the federal capital illegal. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah issued a detailed judgment in the case relating to encroachments in Margalla Hills National Park. The report of the Islamabad-based environment commission has also been included …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairperson Zahir Shah on Wednesday approved the transfer of 13 directors, including those who were probing senior PML-N leaders in corruption cases, sources privy to the matter said. According to a statement issued by NAB, the names of the officers on the list include NAB Lahore Director Intelligence Muhammad Asghar, Aftab Ahmed, …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): PTI moved the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday, alleging that the Hamza Shahbaz-led Punjab government was violating several polling codes ahead of the July 17 by-polls in the province. In PTI’s petition filed by MNA Omar Ayub, the party claims that the voter lists of the 20 constituencies that are up for grabs have been …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said Kashmir Martyrs  Day is a reminder of sacrifices which Kashmiris have rendered for their inalienable and UN-sanctioned right to self-determination. In a tweet, he said flame of freedom from the Indian yoke has been kept alive by the generations of Kashmiris in the face of Indian tyranny and oppression. In …

RAWALPINDI, July 13(ABC): Pakistan Army troops observed and engaged terrorists  movement in general area of Datta Khel, North Waziristan District. During exchange of fire, four terrorists got killed. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists. The killed terrorists remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces.

KARACHI, July 13(ABC): The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) has depreciated by Rs2.09 in intraday trade against the US dollar on Wednesday in interbank. The rupee was quoted at around at Rs210 against the local currency compared to Rs207.91 in the previous session close in the interbank. Meanwhile, in the open market the greenback gained Rs2 and was traded at around Rs210.5. …

KARAK, July 13(ABC): Rainwater seeped into homes, streets and shops as heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc in several areas of Takht-e-Nasrati in Karak. People were forced to move out in the open due to water entering their houses and damaging everything inside. The administration is completely absent, whereas people are engaged in self-help relief activities. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has …

SWAT/MANSHERA/CHAMAN, July 13(ABC): At least 18 persons were killed and several other were wounded in three separate accidents in Swat, Manshera and Chaman on Tuesday, reported. According to details, 10 persons were killed and several other were wounded when a bus carrying tourists plunged into a deep ravine in Gabeen Jaba area of Swat Rescue 1122 teams reached the spot …

NAWABSHAH, July 13(ABC): Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday urged the PPP representatives to serve the people of Sindh, Dunya News reported. The former president hosted a dinner in honor of the PPP public representatives who won the first phase of local government (LG) elections from Tehsil Dor and Nawabshah City. Addressing the …

ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan is only expert and good for one thing which is leveling false accusations against his political opponents and linking them to treason. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, Sanaullah said Imran Niazi first tried to cover up his bad governance by giving its …