November 9, 2026 - Pakistan Chronicle

Faisalabad Veterinary Hospital Opens Modern Operation Theatre and X-Ray Room

November 9, 2026 Zafar Chishti

Modern operation theatre and X-ray facilities at the Advanced Veterinary Hospital Faisalabad.

Rana Ahmad Shehryar Khan Inaugurates Modern Operation Theatre and X-Ray Room at Faisalabad Veterinary Hospital By Zafar Chishti, Bureau Chief Punjab Pakistan FAISALABAD: Modern veterinary treatment and diagnostic facilities have been introduced at the Advanced Veterinary Hospital Faisalabad with the establishment of a state-of-the-art operation theatre and X-ray room at a cost of Rs25 million. Member of the Punjab Assembly Rana Ahmad Shehryar Khan, who also serves as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Bait-ul-Maal and Social Welfare Punjab, inaugurated the newly established facilities during a ceremony held at…

Who Is Jensen Huang? Nvidia CEO’s Career and Latest Controversy

November 9, 2026 Staff report

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang wearing a black leather jacket at a technology event

Who Is Jensen Huang? Nvidia CEO’s Rise to AI Prominence Amid Controversy Jensen Huang has become one of the most influential figures in the global technology industry, leading Nvidia through its transformation into one of the world’s most valuable companies as demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology continues to grow. The 63-year-old executive has emerged as a prominent representative of the AI boom and developed a close relationship with US President Donald Trump, particularly as Washington seeks to maintain its technological advantage over China. However, Huang is now facing…

UK Launches £20m AI Hub to Detect and Prevent Dementia

November 9, 2026 Staff report

Digital human brain visualization representing artificial intelligence research into dementia prevention and early detection

UK Launches £20 Million AI Research Hub to Help Detect and Prevent Dementia A major research initiative in the United Kingdom is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data systems to improve the prevention and early detection of dementia. The BRAINIAC Hub, led by the University of Exeter, will receive £10 million in funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), which operates under UK Research and Innovation. A further £10 million is expected from industry, charitable organisations and NHS partners, bringing the total investment…

Tech Stocks Recover as Nasdaq Rebounds After Global Sell-Off

November 9, 2026 Staff report

Stock market trading screens showing financial charts during a recovery in global technology and AI shares

Tech Stocks Recover as Nasdaq Rebounds After Massive Global Sell-Off Shares in major technology and artificial intelligence companies staged a modest recovery on Friday after a sharp global stock market sell-off wiped trillions of dollars from market valuations. The technology-focused Nasdaq Composite closed higher, recovering part of its losses after the downturn began in the United States on Thursday and spread to Asian and European markets. The latest market movement followed concerns among investors about the future direction of artificial intelligence development and the potential impact of political changes…

Marseille Drug Gang: Teenagers Tortured After Seeking Work

November 9, 2026 Staff report

Residential apartment buildings in Marseille's Frais-Vallon neighbourhood, linked to a case involving teenagers abused by a drug gang

Teenagers Tortured by Drug Gang in Marseille After Seeking Illegal Work A disturbing case involving two teenagers held captive and abused by a drug gang in Marseille has highlighted the exploitation of vulnerable young people by criminal networks operating in parts of France’s second-largest city. The case came to light in 2022 after a woman received a handwritten note from a teenage drug seller during a brief encounter on a housing estate in Marseille. The note, handed over alongside illegal drugs, contained a desperate request for help. It read:…

Lopez Double Lifts Barcelona Past Atletico in La Liga

November 9, 2026 Kainat R

Barcelona’s Fermin Lopez reacts after scoring his second goal against Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on 8 November 2026.

Comeback Win Puts Barca Three Points Clear Before the International Break Fermin Lopez scored twice as Barcelona came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The win lifts Barcelona three points clear at the top of La Liga before the international break. Lamine Yamal set up Lopez’s winner in the 66th minute. It was Atletico’s first league defeat since 5 September. Background: A Match With Added Weight Barcelona arrived at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano after back-to-back defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in October.…

Hasina Seeks New Passport in Clearest Sign of Bangladesh Return

November 9, 2026 Kainat R

Sheikh Hasina takes the oath as Bangladesh’s prime minister at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on 11 January 2024, before her ouster later that year.

Ousted Leader Plans to Return in December and Surrender to a Court Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked on Monday, 9 November 2026, for a new passport and national identity card so she can return from exile in India. Reuters saw the letter, which is her first such communication since she fled in 2024. It is the clearest step yet towards her plan to return to Bangladesh in December. She faces a death sentence there, which she denies and calls unjust. Background: From Ouster to Exile Hasina ruled Bangladesh…

Hasina Seeks New Passport in Clearest Sign of Bangladesh Return

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 Kainat R

Lal Jan Jaffar Attends Inter-School Competition Finals in Quetta

November 9, 2026 Syed Sardar Muhammad Khondai

Balochistan Education Secretary Lal Jan Jaffar presenting awards to students at the inter-school competitions in Quetta.

Balochistan Education Secretary Lal Jan Jaffar Attends Inter-School Competition Finals in Quetta 45 Schools Participate in Spelling Bee, 35 in Science Olympiad and 35 in Badminton Championship; 355 Students Showcase Their Talents QUETTA (Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai) — Secretary of the School Education Department Balochistan, Lal Jan Jaffar, attended the concluding ceremony of inter-school competitions organized by the Pakistan Children’s Academy Trust Quetta, where he distributed trophies, medals and certificates among the winning students. The final ceremony featured three competitions: the Inter-School Badminton Championship, Spelling Bee Competition and Science Olympiad.…