ISLAMABAD, July 13(ABC): Pakistan’s COVID-19 positivity ratio dropped down to 1.55% in a single day as the country’s fresh case count diminished slightly overnight, according to latest stats issued by the National Institute of Health in Islamabad Wednesday morning. Overall, coronavirus cases are continuing to rise in Pakistan, however no deaths from the infection were reported in the last 24 …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): This means they have remained bigger and slower than other technologies, like the silicon chip, that they integrate with. The new hyper-efficient broadband photodetector developed by researchers at RMIT University is at least 1,000 times thinner than the smallest commercially available photodetector device. In a significant leap for the technology, the prototype device can also see …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): By monitoring brain function, computers can be made imagine what a person is thinking of and present the results as images. The technique can be utilized in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, as well as supporting human creativity. Researchers at the University of Helsinki have developed a technique in which a computer models visual perception by monitoring …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Upcoming 5G wireless networks that will provide faster cell phone service may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to a Rutgers study on a controversial issue that has created anxiety among meteorologists. “Our study – the first of its kind that quantifies the effect of 5G on weather prediction error – suggests that there is an …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Researchers working to maximize solar panel efficiency said layering advanced materials atop traditional silicon is a promising path to eke more energy out of sunlight. A new study shows that by using a precisely controlled fabrication process, researchers can produce multilayered solar panels with the potential to be 1.5 times more efficient than traditional silicon panels. …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have significantly boosted the output from a system that can extract drinkable water directly from the air even in dry regions, using heat from the sun or another source.The system, which builds on a design initially developed three years ago at MIT by members of the same team, brings the process …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products while reducing production cost and time: “artificial bone” synthesis and coating on the surface of metal and polymer materials. Bone disease is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern society due to population aging among other factors, and the use of dental and orthopedic implants to treat bone disease …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): A team of scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has invented an artificial olfactory system that mimics the mammalian nose to assess the freshness of meat accurately. The ‘electronic nose’ (e-nose) comprises a ‘barcode’ that changes color over time in reaction to the gases produced by meat as it decays, and a barcode …

WEB DESK, July 12(ABC): Forget glue, screws, heat or other traditional bonding methods. A Cornell-led collaboration has developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by smashing together powder particles at supersonic speed. This form of technology, known as “cold spray,” results in mechanically robust, porous structures that are 40% stronger than similar materials made with conventional manufacturing …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday summoned a summary from the Ministries of Finance and Petroleum recommending a reduction in the price of petroleum products after the oil price decreased in the international market. The PM summoned a summary for a reduction in the oil prices while chairing a meeting at the PM Office. The meeting was …

JHANG, July 12(ABC): PML-N Vice-President Maryam Nawaz told her party’s supporters that the Shehbaz Sharif-led party’s competition was not against their arch-rival PTI but with “incompetence and inflation”. The PML-N leader is leading a rally in Jhang today (Tuesday) as a part of her party’s campaign for the by-polls being held for Punjab Assembly seats PP-125 and PP-127. The PML-N …

BHAKKAR, July 12(ABC): Berating the incumbent government, PTI Chairman Imran Khan Tuesday claimed that the coalition parties had not come to reduce inflation but to abolish the corruption cases registered against them. Addressing a public gathering in Bhakkar, Imran Khan said that he would not accept the “thieves” in power even if he lost his life. Declaring the upcoming by-elections …

KARACHI, July 12(ABC): After the recent downpour in Karachi, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa directed the Karachi Corps to ensure “every single resource is utilised to bring comfort to the people”. As per the military’s media wing, General Bajwa reached Karachi directly from Saudi Arabia and was flown over the city to oversee the impact of …

KARACHI, July 12(ABC): Following the first spell of monsoon rains in Sindh, which wreaked havoc on the provincial capital and brought life to a standstill due to the accumulation of water on the roads, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of “heavy to very heavy” rains from July 14 to July 17. The PMD, in a press release on …

PARIS, July 12(ABC): Thales, Qualcomm and Ericsson unveiled Monday a plan to allow smartphones to communicate directly with satellites, a “space-based network” they hope will bring connectivity to the entire globe. The three firms envisage launching hundreds of satellites with 5G capabilities to bring coverage to “extreme geographies or remote areas across seas”. The plan would potentially cut out the …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the incumbent government was making all-out efforts for population control as well as the enhancement of the country’s growth rate. The prime minister, in his message on World Population Day annually observed on July 11, said the dream of inclusive development could not be fulfilled without achieving the said …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): President Dr Arif Ali said on Monday in order to promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development, the world needs to address the issues related to population, including poverty, health problems and illiteracy. In his message on World Population Day, the President said the objectives can be achieved if we are able to narrow the gap between alarming …

KARACHI, July 12(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced compensation for the citizens killed due to worst rain in Karachi. It may be recalled that intermittent heavy rains lashed various parts of Karachi due to which many areas of the city were submerged while three people were killed due to electrocution and most parts of the city have been …

LAHORE, July 12(ABC): Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former federal minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed claimed on Monday that the general elections will be held in October. Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Monday, he said that the next 45 days are important and general will be held in October. He claimed that the Sharif family is not on …

KARACHI, July 12(ABC): Intermittent heavy rains in different parts of Karachi since Monday evening have inundated many areas of the city, bringing life to a complete halt. To top it all off, the electricity supply in most areas of the city has been suspended for several hours, making it difficult for people to carry on their day-to-day activities. Sindhi Muslim …

KARACHI, July 12(ABC): Petroleum Dealer Association Monday announced that all oil companies have halted supply due to the situation of the roads in the metropolitan after torrential rains pounded the city. The association’s chairman, in a statement, said that the relentless rainfall has submerged several areas and the condition of the roads is “bad” due to which almost all oil …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday emphasised the need to strengthen cooperation in diverse fields of mutual interest with Kuwait, in particular trade and investment. The premier called his Kuwaiti counterpart Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to extend warm greetings to the leadership, government and people of Kuwait on the occasion of Eid ul Adha. According to a statement …

SAHIWAL, July 12(ABC): PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Monday announced “good news” for the people of Pakistan as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will soon unveil the “biggest relief package” for the nation. Addressing a jalsa in constituency PP-202, ahead of by-polls in Punjab scheduled to be held on July 17, Maryam said that unlike former prime minister Imran Khan, PM Shehbaz never …

LODHRAN, July 12(ABC): PTI Chairman Imran Khan warned the rulers Monday that no matter where they go, the people of Pakistan will call them “thieves and traitors”. Addressing a rally in Lodhran ahead of the by-polls scheduled to be held on July 17 in Punjab, the former prime minister referred to the incident that took place with Minister for Planning, Development, and …

ISLAMABAD, July 12(ABC): Pakistan has recorded the highest COVID-19 positivity ratio of 5.46% during a single day after a gap of five months, the National Institute of Health (NIH) data showed Tuesday morning. The last time the country recorded such a high positivity ratio — 5.55% — was on February 17. The number of deaths stood at 40 at the …

KARACHI, July 11(ABC): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast light to moderate showers in the metropolis today under the influence of a strong weather system as overnight showers sunk parts of the city including DHA and Clifton, ruining Eid-ul-Azha of the Karachiites. Chief Meteorologist Sardar Sarfraz said the city is likely to receive intermittent light to moderate rain throughout …

LAHORE, July 10(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday that the petrol price will soon be decreased and the issues of the public will be resolved. He said this in his meeting Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman who called on him in Lahore on Sunday. During the meeting, they exchanged Eid greetings and discussed various matters of interest. Speaking on …

FAISALABAD, July 10(ABC): Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was making them dance to the beat despite taking difficult decisions. Talking to media in Faisalabad on Sunday, he said that the international lender is twisting the government round its little finger. We have increased prices of petroleum products but the IMF is …

JEHLUM, July 10(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday that his party will win 18 seats in the upcoming by-polls on Punjab Assembly seats. The former information minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has no vote bank and it would be wiped out in the by-polls. The PTI leader further said that …

MULTAN, July 10(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that country could fase Sri Lanka like situation if the Punjab by-polls are not fair. Talking to media representatives after offering Eid prayers, the former foreign minister said that inflation has skyrocketed since the new government took charge. Fuel, oil, ghee and other essential item prices have been …

ISLAMABAD, July 10(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a telephone conversation with President of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, has called for the early convening of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) to further strengthen economic linkages between Iran and Pakistan, reported on Sunday. During the phone call, the leaders exchanged Eid greetings besides discussing several aspects of bilateral relations between the …

ISLAMABAD, July 10(ABC): Pakistan reported 502 fresh COVID-19 cases Sunday morning – the first day of Eid ul Adha across the country, latest data from the National Institute of Health (NIH) showed. With the surge in COVID-19 across Pakistan, the country reported a positivity rate of 2.73%. In the last 24 hours, 18,385 tests were performed to diagnose coronavirus, of …

NAROWAL, July 10(ABC): Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that the family of PTI supporters who had heckled him two days prior has “apologised” and “expressed remorse and embarrassment”. In a tweet accompanying a photo with the family who had visited him at his residence, the minister wrote: “The family involved in the incident came …

  ISLAMABAD, July 10(ABC): Pakistanis are celebrating Eid ul Adha today (Sunday) with religious zeal and fervour, as the country continues to report a steady rise in COVID-19 cases – mostly being attributed to the sub-variants of Omicron. While celebrations are in full swing, several parts of the country are recovering from the damage of this weeks rains. The day …

ISLAMABAD, July 10(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif felicitated and expressed his best wishes for Pakistanis and the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul Adha. In his message on Eid, he said Allah made sacrifice an extraordinary ritual to show immense admiration for the obedience of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) and Hazrat Ismail (AS). He said our salvation lies …

QUETTA/KARACHI, July 10(ABC): Monsoon rains turned deadly Saturday after six people were reported dead in Balochistan and Sindh, while three were injured. Four deaths in Pakistan’s largest city of Karachi were caused due to electrocution and other rain-related incidents, while major roads in the metropolis were also inundated. For hours, I I Chundrigar Road, Burns Road, and streets around Sindh …

ISLAMABAD, July 9(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, conveyed warm greetings to the government and people of Turkiye on the happy occasion of Eidul Azha. During the telephonic conversation on Saturday, he conveyed this message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Reciprocating the warm Eid greetings from the Prime Minister, President Erdogan also …

KARACHI, July 9(ABC): Former president and Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday that his party will continue to fight against poverty, social injustice and the darkness of ignorance. In his message congratulating Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eidul Azha, he said, “We are fighting for a society where every citizen gets economic …

KARACHI, July 9(ABC): Foreign Minister and Pakistan Peoples’ Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while congratulating Muslims in Pakistan and across the world on the auspicious occasion of Eidul Azha, said that this festival of happiness unite the Muslim Ummah from Africa to the subcontinent. In his message issued by the Media Cell Bilawal House here on Saturday, Chairman Bilawal said …

LAHORE, July 9(ABC): Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed said on Saturday that the by-elections is Punjab can change the landscape of the politics. In his latest Tweet, the former federal minister said that the government was only ending their cases. Rasheed said that the inflation in the country has soared to 34 percent, adding that the poor doesn’t …