OpenAI flags possible critical cybersecurity risk in upcoming model Astra, tightens controls – World
OpenAI said on Friday it cannot rule out that its upcoming AI model, Astra, has “critical” cybersecurity capabilities, prompting the startup to pause some internal development and trigger safety protocols. Under OpenAI’s safety guidelines, a model reaches the “critical” threshold if it can autonomously identify and exploit severe, real-world software vulnerabilities, known as zero-day exploits, […]
Flawed investigations – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
THE botched case of a young Karachi businessman, Mir Raza Ali, who died under suspicious circumstances, took a new turn recently when his parents alleged kidnapping, torture and murder, while the police, at least initially, leaned towards suicide. The police surgeon questioned the post-mortem report on television; the deceased’s father filed a plea seeking exhumation […]
Polling in Bagh, Haveli on Monday as AJK elections enter final phase
AJK Election Commission says Rawalakot polls could be held on Aug 20 or 21 if sit-in is resolved within days Electoral moment: A woman casts her vote in by-election in Faisalabad. Photo: Online Polling in the Bagh and Haveli constituencies of Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s Rawalakot Division will be held on Monday, amid heightened security, […]
Pakistan, New Zealand seek to boost cooperation in agri, education sectors
Pakistan and New Zealand discussed boosting cooperation in various fields, with a special focus on agriculture and education, as the two sides held a Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Wellington, the Foreign Office (FO) said on Saturday. The third Pakistan-New Zealand JTC meeting and the fifth round of Pakistan-New Zealand Political Consultations were held […]
Heavy rain disrupts traffic, daily life in Lahore’s low-lying areas – Pakistan
LAHORE: Heavy rain lashed Lahore on Saturday, inundating low-lying areas, major roads and several underpasses, making movement difficult for pedestrians and motorists in different parts of the city. The downpour disrupted normal traffic as rainwater accumulated on roads and in low-lying localities, leaving motorists struggling to navigate waterlogged stretches. Pedestrians also struggled to move through […]
Rana Sanaullah says PML-N will form govt in AJK with two-thirds majority – Pakistan
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said on Saturday that the PML-N would form the government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) with a two-thirds majority. He made the remarks while addressing a rally in Bagh ahead of the third phase of elections in the region. The third phase was originally […]
Mir Raza Ali’s body exhumed following restoration of original medical board – Pakistan
The body of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) graduate and businessman Mir Raza Ali was exhumed on Saturday, his father’s lawyer said after the Sindh government restored the original medical board. “The investigation officer was present when the body was exhumed and the examination was carried out. All eight people of the medical team were […]
PML-N to hold talks with JAAC after forming AJK govt: Sanaullah
Says his party will make talks with the Joint Action Committee its first priority after forming the AJK government PML-N senior leader and Prime Minister’s aide on political affairs Rana Sanaullah addresses a public meeting in Bagh on Saturday. SCREENGRAB PML-N senior leader and Prime Minister’s aide on political affairs Rana Sanaullah on Saturday claimed […]
OIC welcomes Pak-Saudi-Turkiye joint defence pact, calls it ‘important strategic step’ – Pakistan
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, terming it an “important strategic step”. The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence and empowers the three states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all of them. […]
Pakistan claim historic silver at ITF Masters World Team Championships
Aqeel Khan, Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and teammates deliver Pakistan’s best-ever finish in the 45+ category ISLAMBAD: Pakistan produced its finest-ever performance at the ITF Masters World Team Championships, securing the silver medal in the 45+ age category after a closely contested 2-1 defeat against top seeds and tournament favourites Spain in the championship final. The deciding […]