Web archive - June 21, 2024

World

UN warns over half of afghan population requires humanitarian aid

Some 23.7 million people need humanitarian aid this year, 3rd highest number of people in need globally, says official

Technology

TikTok faces US lawsuit over children's privacy

TikTok has said it strongly disagrees with the FTC's allegations and lawsuit

Pakistan

Balochistan includes 70% of approved schemes in PSDP for 2024-25

CM Bugti credits coalition partners for passing historic surplus budget

World

Israeli shelling kills dozens across Gaza amid intense conflict

At least 38 Palestinians killed as Israeli troops engaged in close-quarter combat with Hamas fighters

Pakistan

Federal government decides to extend seventh NFC Award

Sources say commission must issue a new award before July 1

World

Indian PM Modi leads yoga practice in IIOJK, hails stripping region's autonomy

Announces preparations for elections to region's dismantled assembly have begun

Pakistan

Five soldiers martyred in IED blast in Kurram: ISPR

'Perpetrators of this heinous act will be brought to justice,' says ISPR

Technology

AI firms accused of scraping publisher sites without permission

Some publishers, including the New York Times, have sued AI companies for copyright infringement over those uses

Pakistan

Chinese minister urges closer ties to achieve development goals

Liu Jianchao says China-Pakistan friendship's foundation is public support

Pakistan

COAS Asim Munir pledges full support for CPEC

Army chief reaffirmed country's commitment to strategic partnership with China in meeting with Chinese minister