January 2026

US reaffirms commitment to Pakistan

Charge d’Affaires Baker emphasizes shared democratic values ​​and strategic cooperation Acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker. Photo: (file) ISLAMABAD: The United States has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Pakistan, describing the country as a vital partner for decades to come in a statement marking the approach of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026. […]

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IHC extends suspension of Islamic Ideology Council opinion in Engineer Mirza blasphemy case

Religious Scholar Engineer Mirza Muhammad Ali. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday extended its order to suspend the Islamic Ideology Council’s opinion declaring engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza guilty of blasphemy till April 7 and sought the assistance of the Attorney General at the next hearing. Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani was hearing a

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ERC-8004 aims to put identity and trust behind AI agents

Ethereum developers are preparing to roll out ERC-8004, a new standard designed to help software agents find each other, prove who they are, and decide who to trust when operating across different systems. The proposal introduces a simple idea. If AI agents are to act, coordinate and perform tasks autonomously, they need persistent identities and

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Members of Parliament fall victim to online scams

ISLAMABAD: More than a dozen members of Parliament, including senators and MNAs, have fallen victim to cyber fraud involving hundreds of thousands of rupees, online harassment and identity theft, a parliamentary panel was told on Tuesday. Officials from the National Cyber ​​Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) briefed lawmakers on a growing wave of online fraud targeting

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Verizon issues rare refund to Boston users locked out of key TV channels to show ‘we’ve got their backs’

Verizon users in Boston are locked out of several major channels It is the result of a contract dispute that remains unresolved Now, Verizon has issued a $10.99 refund to affected customers Normally, you’d like to think your TV service is more or less reliable – if you’re paying for channels, you expect to be

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The icy winter tightens the stranglehold amid fresh rain and snowfall

Fresh snowfall transforms Quetta’s rugged terrain into a stark winter vista as travelers move along a snow-covered road. Photo: NNI ISLAMABAD: A powerful westerly weather system has tightened its grip on Pakistan, dropping temperatures below freezing in many northern areas, triggering widespread snowfall, rain and landslides, blocking roads, cutting power supplies and paralyzing daily life

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Court orders arrest of former ISI chief Faiz Hameed’s brother after canceling bail

ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday issued a written order canceling the bail of Najaf Hameed, brother of former Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, and ordered his arrest. The written order was issued two days after the court announced its decision. Special Judge Central FIA Shah Rukh Arjumand passed a

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Cryptos inch higher ahead of Fed, Mag 7 earnings and weaker dollar

Bitcoin hovered near $89,000 on Wednesday as broader markets rallied and the US dollar remained under pressure ahead of a closely watched Federal Reserve decision later in the day. The major cryptocurrency was trading around $88,800 in Asian hours, a modest gain on the day after a stuttering start to the week. Ether rose about

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