The writer is Director, Institute of Physics, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
A Simons Foundation and Boston University team used tensor networks and an ordinary laptop to solve a quantum physics problem once deemed impossible for classical computers—reshaping the quantum supremacy debate.
Scientists report recyclable protein-based textiles that can dissolve, be re-engineered, and reused—offering a path to cut microplastic pollution from production and washing.
Pakistan’s heatwaves are intensifying, with water scarcity, erratic rain, flooding, crop failures and air-quality harm. The crisis is now a national development challenge—requiring science-driven, practical climate action.
The global AI race is shifting focus from software to infrastructure—data centers, chips, and talent—while automation threatens jobs and boosts new investment. Who leads will shape the next economic order.
A Kyushu–Johannes Gutenberg study reports solar cells achieving ~130% effective efficiency by using singlet fission to generate more excitons per photon, potentially moving beyond the Shockley–Queisser limit.
New research suggests quantum batteries could charge faster as systems scale, challenging classical limits. Early prototypes hint at EVs charging in minutes and more resilient energy grids.
Pakistan’s government plans about 2.25 hours of daily evening outages to prevent tariff hikes amid fuel constraints, LNG disruptions, and peak demand. Officials call it “Peak Relief,” but households still pay the cost.
Punjab HEC’s new KPI framework for public universities replaces ceremonial leadership with measurable accountability. With 150 indicators across 13 domains, it targets academic renewal, governance, and student outcomes.
AI tools like ChatGPT and humanoid robots are accelerating in universities. The article argues content delivery will be commoditized, while professors remain vital for judgment, mentorship, and ethical formation.
Physicists report creating a time crystal with unprecedented detail, showing stable oscillations without energy loss. The breakthrough could inform more robust quantum memory and steadier quantum computing.
Pakistan's universities face challenges in assessment practices despite the introduction of a semester system. This article discusses the need for reforms to enhance educational quality and integrity.
Pakistan is making significant strides towards developing sovereign AI capabilities. The newly approved National AI Policy aims to enhance digital autonomy and governance by 2030.
