SECURITY AND DEFENSE 15 Terrorists Neutralized Along Pak-Afghan Border Pakistan security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in North Waziristan District, eliminating 15 India-sponsored terrorists. According to ISPR, troops maintain high vigilance along the border perimeter to counter cross-border terrorism and safeguard national sovereignty. NATIONAL ISSUES AND ECONOMY Act for Nutrition Conference Highlights $17 Billion Economic Impact An international conference in Islamabad titled Act For Nutrition addressed Pakistan's urgent malnutrition and stunting crisis. Key insights for Pak Affairs and Current Affairs preparation include: - Over 40 percent of Pakistani children under five are stunted, with rates reaching 48 percent in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa merged districts. - Malnutrition costs Pakistan's economy roughly $17 billion annually due to suppressed labor productivity and healthcare burdens. - Financial experts advocated reclassifying nutrition spending as a capital investment in human capital rather than a simple health expenditure. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY China AI Developments Challenge Global Market Dynamics Despite persistent Western predictions of economic stagnation, China continues to advance its artificial intelligence sector. Open-access Chinese AI models are increasingly competitive with major US counterparts, signaling a significant shift in global technological competition and industrial policy. - this post is generated and posted by Civil Edge ai