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Terrorist attack on joint police checkpost in KP’s Tank martyrs 15, including 14 security personnel: ISPR
A terrorist attack on a joint police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank district martyred 15 people, including 14 security personnel, the military’s media wing said on Friday. Among those martyred are 12 soldiers, two policemen and a government official. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that the attack took place early on Friday…
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Petrol price up by Rs3.66, HSD by Rs4.80 as govt revises fuel rates
The government on Friday increased the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs3.66 and Rs4.80 per litre, respectively, passing on the impact of fluctuating global oil prices following renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf. Following the changes, the price of petrol stands at Rs335.18 per litre, while that of HSD stands at Rs383.46…
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Finance minister reviews Pakistan’s macroeconomic performance in meeting with IMF officials
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held meetings with the senior officials of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and reviewed Pakistan’s macroeconomic performance and progress under the Fund’s programme, the finance ministry said on Thursday. In a post on social media platform X, the finance ministry said that the minister held a series of meetings with the…
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Petrol pump owners ‘split’ over strike after govt talks
• Association’s one group defers strike after govt assurance• APPPOA president claims govt talks ended without breakthrough, announces indefinite strike• Govt promises to review daily fuel pricing after two-week trial• Assures consultation on dealers’ margins, other demands ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday succeeded in dividing the All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Owners Association (APPPOA) and persuading…
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French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15
Social media platforms would have four months to close teens’ accounts already open French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around the world over the impact social media have on the health and safety of minors. France becomes the first in…
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PM calls for unified innovation ecosystem, unveils new technology initiatives
Govt rolls out Spark and Elevate programme to convert research into technologies, enterprises and jobs Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to become a part of a unified national innovation ecosystem, stressing the need to develop indigenous knowledge and technological capabilities in Pakistan. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the “Indus RAS —…
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OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering ‘unprecedented’ breach
OpenAI calls breakout an unprecedented cyber incident involving state-of-the-art cyber capabilities OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered a hack that compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face last week. Discover more Computer Security Security Products & Services…
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Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits ‘for fun’, study finds
Video shows one orca holding a dead sunfish as another rams it into pieces SYDNEY: A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday. Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one…
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Nancy Guthrie ransom note to Savannah revealed: Full text and details revealed
‘We have your mother’: First Nancy Guthrie ransom note sent just one day after abduction The chilling contents of the first ransom note sent in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case have been revealed, with the message addressed directly to her daughter, “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The letter was read on the “Crime Junkie” podcast…
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Mysterious new Cyclospora outbreak sickens 72, but source not linked to lettuce
Federal health officials are currently investigating a new outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the intestinal illness caused by a parasite that is transmitted through contaminated food or water, as the nation faces its worst year on record for infections. As confirmed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 72 cases have been identified. But the agency has…
