Despite several high-profile attacks, Pakistan witnessed a decline in overall anti-state violence and related security incidents during June, according to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), an Islamabad-based think tank. According to PICSS — an Islamabad-based think tank that monitors terrorism, anti-state violence and related security trends — 184 terrorists were killed…
The deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens tens of thousands of jobs and could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, the United Nations warned. The UN Development Program said the epidemic was “sparking a far-reaching socioeconomic crisis which could push 985,000 more people into poverty”. “The Ebola crisis also risks eliminating…
LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) will establish a dedicated special cell in Punjab to ensure the prompt registration, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrime cases involving women and children, according to an official statement. NCCIA Punjab Director Muhammad Ali Wasim said in the statement on Wednesday that the initiative was aimed at providing…
Is a family meeting on the horizon at the tennis tournament? For the most part, if we’re going to be completely candid about it. So, with the All England Club ready for play soon, let’s break down where the Meghan-and-Kate at Wimbledon buzz began, and what is actually happening behind the scenes with this ever-popular…
LAHORE: Both runways of Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport will remain closed for three hours daily for 70 days, from July 5 to September 15, for commercial flights during the upcoming monsoon season, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said on Wednesday, citing precautionary measures owing to increased risk of bird activity. “During the monsoon season,…
KARACHI: A provincial anti-corruption court has extended the physical remand of former Yellow Line BRT Project Director Zamir Abbasi by three days in connection with the ongoing corruption case. The court ordered that the accused remain in the custody of anti-corruption authorities for further investigation. The investigating officer has also been directed to submit a…
LAHORE: Police have registered a case against a construction worker and the owner of a tuition center, the roof of which collapsed on Tuesday, resulting in the death of 14 children. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations Faisal Kamran also confirmed to Dawn that the owners and the construction worker were nominated in the first information…
The stricter rules come as some residents complain of overtourism and soaring land prices in part due to foreign investment. In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tightens visa rules. Even though…
The internet is drawing intense comparisons between the Princess of Wales and the Meghan Markle once again, following a historic athletic achievement by Princess Catherine. Over the weekend, Princess Kate successfully completed the rigorous National Three Peaks Challenge, trekking 23 grueling miles to scale the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales-all in under 24…
Anthropic said on Tuesday that the US Commerce Department lifted export controls on its Fable and Mythos AI models, less than three weeks after the company was ordered to suspend access to its most advanced AI models over national security risks. Washington has stepped up oversight of new model releases to identify potential threats amid…
