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FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI engineer over covert recording device, DOJ says

United States federal agents arrested a Saudi national who was an OpenAI engineer and charged him with installing a hidden audio recording device in an executive conference room at the AI company, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. The case highlights growing security concerns around sensitive AI research as companies and governments compete fiercely for the talent […]

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PTI moves PHC against emergency, governor’s rule in K-P

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC), challenging the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and seeking the restoration of the province’s elected government. In a post on X, PTI Central Information Secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram said the petition had […]

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Yemen’s Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit

Yemen’s Houthis ​vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi ‌Arabia and said they struck the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco, which was hit the day before. The Iran-aligned group said it had launched ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco facilities in the eastern […]

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PEMRA bars live coverage of blasts, firing and terrorist attacks

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Wednesday directed satellite television channels to refrain from broadcasting or providing live coverage of explosions, blasts, firing and terrorist attacks, warning that violations would invite legal action. In a notification issued on October 13, the regulator reiterated its prohibition order dated February 20, 2023, directing news, current […]

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President, PM commend security forces for successful operation in Washuk

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have commended security forces for their successful operation against terrorists in Washuk district of Balochistan. In their separate statements, they reaffirmed their resolve that effective operations will continue against terrorist elements, which are involved in disrupting peace and spreading fear in Balochistan. In his statement, President […]

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Passing-out parade of Basic Military Training Course-22 held in Quetta

A graceful passing-out parade of recruits from Basic Military Training Course-22 was held at the Baloch Training Wing in Quetta. The General Officer Commanding Quetta graced the ceremony as the chief guest. One hundred and seventy-three recruits formally joined the Pakistan Army after completing their training. During the event, the chief guest distributed prizes among […]

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31 players from 17 countries compete in JFF Women’s Tennis Championships

LAHORE  –  The second leg of the W-15 Islamabad Junaid Family Foundation World Tennis Women’s Championships 2026 got under way at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex on Tuesday, featuring 31 players from 17 countries. Nepal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Rita Dhital, visited the complex on Tuesday, watched the matches and interacted with the […]

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PM Shehbaz expresses displeasure over slow progress on Gemstones Pilot Project

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed displeasure over slow progress on Gemstones Pilot Project and delays in implementing measures for the sector’s development, directing to prepare a time-bound action plan on priority basis. “Measures for the development of the gemstones and jewellery sector are a priority, and no delays will be […]

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Makkah Alliance secretary general meets PM Shehbaz, briefs premier on defence cooperation

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met the newly appointed secretary general of the Makkah Defence Alliance, retired Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmood, and was briefed on the strategy to promote “defence and strategic cooperation” under the pact, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Mahmood was appointed as the first secretary general of the defence alliance between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye last […]