Israel, Syria in Talks After Assad’s Fall, Troop Moves in Golan Heights Tel Aviv/Damascus – Tensions are shifting in the region after Islamist-led forces toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on December 8, prompting Israel to deploy troops along the UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights. The zone has separated Syrian and Israeli forces since […]
Former WhatsApp Security Head Sues Meta Over Alleged Data Access Violations SAN FRANCISCO — Attaullah Baig, who led WhatsApp’s security team from 2021 to 2025, has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that roughly 1,500 engineers had unrestricted access to user data without proper oversight. The complaint suggests this may have violated a 2020 U.S. […]
Balochistan Mobile Data Services Restored After Three-Week Suspension QUETTA — Mobile data services in Balochistan have been restored after being suspended on August 6 due to security concerns. The move comes following an order from the Balochistan High Court, which directed the government to resume services in response to a constitutional petition. Authorities had blocked […]
PTA Urges Citizens to Strengthen Online Passwords ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued fresh guidelines urging citizens to adopt stronger online security practices by creating robust passwords. In a statement, the authority stressed that a strong password is the first line of defense in the digital world, protecting users from cyber threats […]
Chehlum Processions Held Nationwide Amid Tight Security Cities across Pakistan are witnessing Chehlum processions today, with mourners carrying Alam and Zuljinah, reciting nohas and performing matam to honor the martyrs of Karbala. In Karachi, the main procession will begin from Nishtar Park at 1 PM and move through its traditional route on MA Jinnah Road. […]
US Allows Nvidia to Resume Sales of AI Chips to China Amid Controversy The US government, which halted sales of Nvidia’s H20 AI chips to China in April under the Trump administration, has recently allowed the company to resume shipments. A US official confirmed on Friday that the Commerce Department has begun issuing licenses for […]
Dar, Rubio Hold Key Talks to Boost Pakistan-US Relations WASHINGTON, DC – Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan Ishaq Dar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss ways to improve Pakistan-US relations. This was their first face-to-face meeting after earlier phone calls. US officials welcomed Ishaq Dar at the State Department. Pakistan’s […]
Army to Help During Muharram for Safety The Ministry of Interior has announced that the army will help local governments during the holy month of Muharram. This decision was made after requests from all provinces, including Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Islamabad. The army will only step in when needed, based on the situation […]
Senior officials, including the Home Secretary, AIG Special Branch, DIG Counter-Terrorism Department, the Divisional Peace Committee, and religious scholars’ representatives, attended the meeting. The Punjab cabinet committee sorted the comprehensive security plan for Muharram security in Lahore, guaranteeing that all processions and religious gatherings will be conducted peacefully. Specific districts are prohibited for a total […]
The fifth round of the Pakistan-European Union Dialogue on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament was held in Islamabad. The two sides engaged in a comprehensive exchange of views on issues related to international and regional peace, security, and strategic stability. The discussions also focused on various dimensions of disarmament and non-proliferation, with particular reference to the agenda […]
