Russia’s spy service accuses US of trying to meddle in presidential election – World
President Vladimir Putin’s foreign intelligence service on Monday accused the United States of trying to meddle in Russia’s presidential election and said that Washington even had plans to launch a cyber attack on the online voting system. Putin, who is almost certain to win the March 15-17 presidential election, has warned the West that any […]
Ruet-i-Hilal committee meeting for Ramazan moon-sighting underway in Peshawar – Pakistan
The Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee’s meeting to sight the Ramazan moon is underway in Peshawar currently. The meeting is being chaired by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad at the office of Administrator Auqaf in Peshawar. Earlier, Maulana Azad had emphasised that similar meetings of zonal committees across the country would be held at their respective headquarters […]
Bitcoin zooms to record near $72,000 – Business
Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak close to $72,000 on Monday as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency won further support on greater trading accessibility and dollar weakness. The virtual unit struck $71,829 as dealers also eyed an upcoming industry event that will tighten bitcoin supplies. Monday’s spurt extended last week’s record-breaking run when the currency […]
Proliferating ‘news’ sites spew AI-generated fake stories
WASHINGTON: A sensational story about the Israeli prime minister’s “psychiatrist” exploded online, but it was AI-generated, originating on one of hundreds of websites researchers warn are churning out tech-enabled fiction masquerading as news. Propaganda-spewing websites have typically relied on armies of writers, but generative artificial intelligence tools now offer a significantly cheaper and faster way […]
PM Shehbaz’s 19-member cabinet sworn in – Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday administered the oath to a 19-member federal cabinet of newly elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Earlier today, PM Shehbaz had sent a summary to President Zardari to appoint the cabinet, comprising 18 federal ministers and a minister of state. The PML-N’s main ally, the PPP, has refused to become […]
Some familiar faces return, some new included in PM Shehbaz’s proposed 19-member cabinet – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday sent a summary to newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari to appoint a 19-member federal cabinet. A source in the PM’s Office had told Dawn that the prime minister held a marathon meeting on Sunday, which continued late into the night, to finalise the names of his new ministers. […]
Imran, Bushra ‘unlawful’ marriage case not political: Maneka
Khawar Maneka, the first husband of Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, has said the case surrounding the ‘unlawful’ marriage of Khan and Bushra is not of a political nature, but rather a matter stemming from the ‘destruction of his home’, compelling him to seek justice in the […]
Scheffler rolls to five-stroke win at Bay Hill
MIAMI: World number one Scottie Scheffler cruised to a five-stroke victory on Sunday at the PGA Arnold Palmer Invitational to capture his first tour victory in nearly a year. Scheffler, the 2022 Masters champion, fired a bogey-free six-under par 66 to finish 72 holes on 15-under 273 at Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida. That was […]
Punjab IG orders proper storage, protection, deletion of ‘criminals’ data with police – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab Police department has issued a standing order for a responsible collection, processing, dissemination and removal of ‘criminals’ data stored in the police’s database, with a primary focus on gender-based violence cases across the province, and to check misuse of this sensitive information and save people concerned from unnecessary inconvenience and exploitation. The […]
As ‘Suthra Punjab drive’ goes on, Lahore’s drains reek of sewage, foul smell – Pakistan
LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa) has failed to desilt major drains of Lahore, ignoring the instructions of the Punjab government to ensure cleanliness under the ongoing ‘Suthra Punjab drive’ launched on the orders of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The situation is worsening in various localities by the day as sewage level in the […]