Families of the crew members expressed deep concern for the safety of their loved ones ISLAMABAD: The State Department said Thursday it was in contact with the Somali government about the hostage crisis involving Pakistani sailors aboard a hijacked oil tanker, adding it believed the crew members were safe. During his weekly briefing, spokesman Tahir […]
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The discussions included prospects for strengthening the historically significant partnership between Pakistan and the United States ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has expressed Islamabad’s steadfast commitment to promoting conflict resolution through dialogue and constructive engagement after a meeting with US Congressman Brian Mast, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Republican
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Decade-old vulnerabilities still power millions of attacks across UK networks Hackers prefer easy targets left open by outdated, unpatched systems AI-powered scans reveal weak networks at unprecedented speed and scale Across the UK, thousands of organizations continue to run computer systems with vulnerabilities that were first identified over ten years ago. Cybercriminals take full advantage
RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has directed all public bodies to eliminate non-essential expenditure and transfer excess financial contributions to the provincial treasury, citing rising welfare expenditure, public relief measures and a shortfall in revenue targets. Under the directive, development authorities, parks and horticulture authorities (PHA), water and sanitation agencies (WASA), waste management companies and other
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Safdar argued that prolonged solitary confinement was not part of the court’s sentence ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court was informed on Thursday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi faced deteriorating eyesight and prolonged solitary confinement in prison, with their counsel raising concerns about medical treatment and prison conditions. Barrister
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Police officers walk past the Supreme Court of Pakistan building in Islamabad, Pakistan April 6, 2022. REUTERS ISLAMABAD: A petition filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday challenging the transfer of three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has brought the controversy to the fore, with the plea claiming that the transfer violates constitutional
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Zoë Kravitz flaunts engagement ring amid burgeoning Harry Styles romance Zoë Kravitz lets the ring do the talking – and fans have definitely heard it loud and clear. Just days after reports confirmed the actress and filmmaker is engaged to Harry Styles, Kravitz stepped out in New York City casually flashing what could be one
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Says initiative to act as strong economic multiplier Loans of up to Rs10m will be available on easy terms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presents a check to a recipient during a ceremony in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched a landmark five-year Rs3.2 trillion housing program aimed at funding the
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ISLAMABAD: Amid a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran-US conflict, the government on Thursday raised the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 19.39 per liter and the price of petrol by Rs 6.51 per liter for a week. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, HSD will now
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Next game controlled by Deus Ex studio director Warren Spector costs just $4.99 / £4.99 Thick as thieves launches for PC on May 20, 2026 It’s a solo and co-op heist game set in a fictional Scottish town Thick as thievesthe latest game controlled by legendary Deus Ex and Thief: Deadly Shadows studio director Warren
