UK deploys low-cost anti-drone missile system to Middle East
New laser-guided weapon fitted to Typhoon jets after rapid testing programme, says British Ministry of Defence An artist concept of low cost APKWS system, now to be used in Gulf region. PHOTO: BAE SYSTEMS WEBSITE Britain has deployed a new low-cost missile system to the Middle East in a move aimed at strengthening protection against […]
North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York’s Long Island Rail Road North America’s largest commuter rail system, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), shut down early Saturday after five unions representing nearly half of its workforce went on strike across the New York City area, according to media reports. The Washington […]
E-challan system yet to bring order on Karachi’s roads – Pakistan
• Absence of traffic police, non-functional signals contribute to road chaos• DIG claims e-ticketing boosts rule compliance• Says number of cameras will be increased by 2,000 in next phase KARACHI: Although compliance with traffic laws remains inconsistent throughout the city, chaotic situations are seen even on roads where cameras are installed to detect violations and […]
HEC launches online degree attestation system to facilitate students – Pakistan
The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) on Monday announced the launch of a “fully online and paperless” degree attestation system to facilitate students. In December last year, the HEC said that it had initiated a project to revamp its degree attestation system by integrating cutting-edge blockchain technology, saying the project would be completed within six […]
IMF warns of ‘inevitable’ AI-powered threats to global financial system
Highlights risks posed by highly interconnected nature of global financial system The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday of the risks to global financial stability posed by cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence tools, calling for greater international cooperation on the issue. “IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise […]
Israeli army blocks access to rocket-tracking system over Iran leak fears, local media reports
Local Israeli officials complain ban to Shual system left them ‘working under enemy fire without vital tool’ A missile defense system in Israel. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The Israeli army had blocked local authorities and reserve liaison officers from accessing a civilian emergency management system used to track rocket impact sites over fears of information leaks […]
Pakistan successfully conducts training launch of Fateh-II missile system: ISPR – Pakistan
The Army Rocket Force Command conducted the successful training launch of the indigenously developed Fateh-II missile system, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the missile system was “equipped with advanced avionics and state-of-the-art navigation aids”. It said that the training launch was aimed at training […]
Aurangzeb emphasises digitalisation of tax system – Business
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday stressed the urgent need for digitalisation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to enhance transparency and efficiency in tax collection. During an introductory meeting with tax officials at the FBR headquarters, the minister deliberated on a range of proposals, a key one being the inclusion of retailers’ […]
How Zardari outsmarted judicial system
ISLAMABAD: Despite all efforts by the superior judiciary and powerful circles, newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari has always managed to avoid conviction in graft cases throughout his political career. “I literally wear out judicial proceedings,” said Zardari in an interview on a private TV channel a couple of years ago. Former additional attorney general […]
PM defends Pakistan’s political system
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said that voters in the currently held general elections exercised their constitutional rights, and generally, they voted for their favorite candidates despite security challenges. “It is the beauty of a vibrant democracy, and in Pakistan, it is a transformational democracy, also a brave democracy, considering the security […]