Web archive - July 8, 2024

Pakistan

Army to be deployed in Sindh during Muharram

Troops will be deployed under Sections 4 and 5 of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997 to assist civil administration

World

China tells NATO to avoid 'causing chaos' ahead of US summit

Beijing’s remarks come as leaders of Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia attend NATO summit in Washington

Technology

'Hungry' bacteria may hold key to tackling plastic waste crisis

Scientists discovered that 20% of the Streptomyces bacterial strains could degrade specific forms of plastic

Technology

Pakistani banks to implement new taxes on Netflix subscriptions

Pakistan now face a 3 percent Sales Tax on cloud services and 5 percent advance tax on international transactions.

Technology

Inflammation in young age linked to midlife cognitive decline

Scientists urge youngsters to adopt healthy and active lifestyle, discourage smoking

Pakistan

Kenyan court declares Arshad Sharif's killing 'unconstitutional'

High court ordered the government to pay 10 million Kenyan shillings (Rs21.7 million) in compensation

World

Eight arrested in Iran for fatal attack on election vehicle

Incident occurred after first round of presidential election on June 29, resulting in deaths of two security personnel

Technology

Facial temperature could simplify chronic disease detection, researchers say

The temperature of various facial regions is linked to different diseases which could be seen via thermal image

World

French left-wing alliance leads parliamentary race over far right

New Popular Front projected to surpass Macron's alliance and Le Pen's RN in parliamentary seats

World

Joe Biden returns to campaign trail amid calls to end White House re-election bid

81-year-old Democrat to run two campaign rallies in Pennsylvania before hosting the NATO leaders’ summit in Washington