In July 2024, The Lancet published an article estimating that the total death count in Gaza since October 7th, 2023, could be "186,000 or even more”, citing a "conservative estimate of four indirect deaths per one direct death." That is nearly ten…
The United States led the Tech Startup Race with more than 5,000 AI Startups in the country.
If you search Artificial Intelligence on the internet, the first suggestion that comes up is “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humans.” Many questions, some…
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Pakistan’s efforts to reduce poverty over the years have been reversed by COVID-19, introducing a new group of impoverished individuals classified as “New Poor, the segment of the population expected to become non-poor before COVID-19”. These individuals or households who previously maintained…
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The Durand Line is a 2,640 km (1,640 miles) international boundary separating Pakistan and Afghanistan in South Asia. This border has not only shaped the geopolitical landscape of South Asia but has also led to enduring tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The…
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Money laundering and terrorism financing are intricately connected to one another. Money laundering refers to the processing and movement of money or assets of illegal origin stemming from criminal activity. Terrorism financing is the raising, moving and using of funds to support…
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Central Asia is a region of immense importance for Pakistan concerning transit trade. If routes are compared which provide access to Central Asian Republics through Iran and Afghanistan, the route through China is comparatively shorter and politically stable. Therefore, Pakistan signed the…
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The ongoing conflict in Gaza has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive international regulations concerning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications, particularly regarding the potential for human rights violations. One concerning manifestation of this issue is the emergence of…
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Narcotics trafficking and drug abuse have been eroding Pakistan’s economy and society for a long time and have become a growing concern. Despite maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against all types and forms of drugs, Pakistan has not been able to eliminate the…
On October 6, a convoy of Chinese employees was attacked by terrorists near the Karachi airport. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED) was used for the attack which claimed the lives of two Chinese engineers. The Chinese engineers were part of the…
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Pakistan and Russia have made significant progress in defence, economic, and geopolitical cooperation since the early 2000s. The bilateral relations have improved ever since Pakistan’s active commitment to fight terrorism. The key developments include foreign ministers' meetings, defence collaborations, and Russia's support…