Can we turn money into resilience? The future of Pakistan's climate finance

For countries on the front line of climate change, how much climate finance can be converted into resilience before the next disaster strikes has become far more consequential than simply how much money can be mobilised. The catastrophic floods of 2022 exposed the enormous human, economic and fiscal costs of climate vulnerability, while the floods of 2025 reinforced how climate shocks have become recurring pressures on communities, livelihoods, infrastructure and public finances.The catastrophic

Economy

Power Regulator Upholds 19pc Ke Tariff Cut But Customers Won T Benefit

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has upheld a 19 per cent cut in K-Electric's average base tariff after the utility lost its appeal, but the ruling will not directly change bills for its roughly 3.5 million customers in Karachi. The power regulator issued the decision on Wednesday after its Appellate Tribunal rejected KE's challenge, leaving the average base tariff at Rs32.37 per unit, down Rs7.6 from the Rs39.97 approved in 2025.The tribunal's decision ends an appeal tha

Pakistan

Summary Sent To Cabinet For Purchase Of 500 Electric Buses Sharjeel

The Sindh government's transport and mass transit department has sent a summary for the purchase of 500 electric buses to the provincial cabinet. In a statement issued to the media on Wednesday, Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon said that after approval by the cabinet, new electric buses would be operated in different cities of the province in phases. The Sindh government was further expanding the public transport network, he added.He said it was a priority

Economy

Ogra Pipeline Tariff Sparks Consumer Risk Warning Over Dollar Costs

Pakistan's oil regulator faces strong objections to its revised tariff for the Faisalabad-Thallian-Tarujabba White Oil Pipeline, with an intervener warning that dollar-linked returns, ship-or-pay guarantees and IFEM recovery could shift commercial risks to consumers and leave the project as another 'super independent power producer (Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP))'. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) is scheduled to hold a public hearing Thursday on Frontier Oil Company-II's petition s

Economy

PAEC Foundation Secures Deal for 5MW Hydropower Plant at Chashma

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Foundation has signed a contract to build a 5-megawatt hydropower plant at the outfall of the Chashma nuclear power plant. The facility is expected to add about 30.66 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually to Pakistan's national grid starting September 2029.The Foundation Hydel Power Plant Unit-05 (FHPP-05) will harness hydropower potential at the Chashma site, ensuring more efficient use of available water resources while expanding the

Sports

Former Cricketers Question Handling Of Rizwan Probe

Former cricketers have strongly criticised the manner in which allegations against Mohammad Rizwan are being handled, questioning the absence of solid evidence and a formal written charge against the former Pakistan captain. The criticism comes as no specific statutory or contractual violation by Rizwan has so far been publicly identified.Former cricket star Shoaib Akhtar argued that targeting Rizwan without solid evidence unfairly makes a scapegoat of an honest player, warning that such actions

Pakistan

Umrah Rules Do Not Require Flu Shot, Yet BHS Charges Pilgrims Rs4,500

Saudi Arabia's official health regulations for Umrah 1447H (2026) do not list seasonal influenza vaccination as a mandatory condition for pilgrims from Pakistan, yet Border Health Services (BHS) is collecting Rs4,500 from travellers for three vaccines, including free polio drops and an influenza shot, officials and pilgrims said. The Saudi document requires Pakistani Umrah pilgrims of all ages to have a valid meningococcal vaccine and at least one dose of bivalent oral polio vaccine or inactivat

Politics

FCC Adjourns Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Sohail Sultan's Disqualification Case

The Federal Constitutional Court has adjourned for two weeks the hearing of a case concerning the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Member of National Assembly Sohail Sultan from holding a public office. A three-member bench, headed by Justice Aamer Farooq, heard the case on Wednesday. Barrister Gohar, counsel for Sohail, requested that the hearing be adjourned to allow more time for preparation. The court accepted the request and adjourned proceedings for two weeks, directing all par

Major Roads Blocked in Capital, Punjab to Tighten Security

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Authorities have initiated a sweeping security scale-up across Islamabad and the Punjab region, resulting in complete closures of major motorways, targeted internet degradations, and the deployment of paramilitary forces. The National Highways and Motorway Police suspended all vehicular traffic in both directions along key transportation corridors effective Wednesday evening (Sept 23). The M-1 Motorway is completely closed between the Islamabad Toll Plaza and the Chach

Raja Nasir Challenges Ayaz Sadiq's Claim Over Imran Meeting

Senate Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas on Wednesday denied receiving any message or being approached for a meeting with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder chairman Imran Khan, rejecting a claim made by the National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq. "Neither I nor Mehmood Achakzai was approached for any such meeting," he told a group of media persons here. "I categorically refute the remarks made by the National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in his interview. From day one

Punjab Seeks Mobile Internet Shutdown Amid Ptis Proposed Long March

Punjab's Home Department has reportedly asked the federal government to downgrade mobile and internet services in specific areas from September 27 amid a possible long march of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), well-placed sources said on Wednesday. The development came as the PTI prepares for a nationwide protest and march towards Islamabad on September 27, demanding the release of its incarcerated founder Imran Khan and supremacy of the Constitution.According to sources, the Punjab Home Depa

Govt Discourages Officials From Accepting Gifts From Foreign Dignitaries Under New Toshakhana Rules

The federal government has introduced new rules for the management and regulation of Toshakhana, discouraging all public office holders, except the president and the prime minister, from accepting gifts from local or foreign dignitaries The Cabinet Division has issued the Toshakhana (Management and Regulation) Rules, 2026, according to which all private persons forming part of an official delegation are also discouraged from accepting gifts for themselves or their families from the dignitaries,

Dpm Dar Highlights Growing Threat Of Terrorism From Afghanistan At Oic Forum

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has highlighted the growing threat of terrorism from Afghanistan, calling for concrete and verifiable action to prevent Afghan soil from being used against neighbouring countries, particularly Pakistan. He addressed the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan meeting on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).DPM Dar expressed serious concern over the pr

Long March Opposition To Fix Date Of Entering Islamabad After Consultation

The opposition leadership on Tuesday discussed the upcoming September 27 long march and decided to fix the specific date of reaching the federal capital through mutual consultations at an appropriate time. This was decided during a meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan with opposition leaders in the Senate and National Assembly -- Allama Raja Nasir Abbas and Mehmood Khan Achakzai, respectively. Tehreek Tahaffuz Aiyeen-i-Pakistan (Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (

Economy

Maryam Launches 4th Phase Of Green Tractor Scheme

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday launched the fourth phase of the Green Tractor Scheme through a digital balloting process and opened the application portal for its fifth phase, as the provincial government has announced plans to provide 19,500 tractors to farmers during the current fiscal year. The chief minister pressed a button to conduct the digital balloting, with the first tractor under Phase IV going to Masood Khan, son of Lal Khan, from Attock. According to a briefing, 10,

Original Vehicle Design Key To Customs Tariff Classification: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that for the purposes of customs tariff classification, a vehicle's original design and manufacturing specifications are of primary importance. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi on Wednesday ruled that a vehicle originally manufactured to carry five passengers does not become a vehicle designed to transport 10 or more persons - falling under PCT Heading 87.02 - merely because its structure is subsequently modified to add more seats.Instead, the

Middle East Conflict Altered Global Growth Trajectory, IMF Warns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the war in the Middle East has significantly altered the global growth trajectory. Even though conflict-related disruptions were felt most directly in that region, the supply shock to energy and other commodities, along with impacts on broader supply chains, caused significant hardship far beyond.According to the IMF's annual report released on Wednesday, this new shock came at a time when global public debt was already near record highs. Despite c

Registered Numbers to Avail Fuel Relief Cross 30.4 Million

To secure benefits from the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Fund (PMFRF), the registered numbers for availing this scheme have crossed 30.4 million across the country, out of which 20 million vouchers have been redeemed so far. The government has allocated Rs75 billion for the provision of a targeted subsidy for two- and three-wheelers at Rs500 on a weekly basis.For cars up to 800cc, the government provided a Rs1,000 subsidy voucher for 10 days. For two- and three-wheelers, there has been voucher r

SC Rejects DHA Islamabad's Plea for Income Tax Exemption

The Supreme Court has dismissed appeals seeking exemption of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Islamabad, from income tax, holding that merely performing administrative or development functions does not make an institution a local authority.A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan and Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, issued its judgment on appeals filed under Section 49(2) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001. The judgment was authored

IMF chief hails Pakistan's reform efforts as Shehbaz vows to stay the course

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said strong implementation of Pakistan's reform programme has helped preserve economic stability, restore confidence and regain market access. Georgieva made the remarks after meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where they discussed Pakistan's economic reforms and the country's forthcoming IMF programme review."Strong implementation has

Govt Orders Technical Audit Of All Discos To Tackle Power Theft Losses

The federal government has decided to conduct a comprehensive technical audit of all power distribution companies (DISCOs) to identify the scale and underlying causes of electricity theft and distribution losses, with the findings to guide targeted measures against inefficiencies and overbilling. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee Constituted vide PM Directive on Inefficiencies and Electricity Theft in DISCOs, co-chaired by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Establis

Sports

Lonzo Ball shuts down retirement rumours: ‘I'm still waiting for a call'

Lonzo Ball has denied speculation that he is retiring from the NBA following emotional comments about his injury-plagued career sparked confusion across social media. The 28-year-old guard appeared on the "Ball in the Family" podcast Tuesday, September 22, where he reflected on his nine seasons in the league. Ball said: "I feel like I gave everything I had to hoop, and I feel like everything I got in my life is because of hoop.I'm grateful to even make it to the league and be able to play for ni

Asian Games Offer Farhan Chance To Gain Captaincy Experience Hesson

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson admitted Wednesday that his team has some catching up to do if they are to challenge arch-rivals India at the Asian Games. India's men have won back-to-back World Cups and are also defending champions at the Asian Games. Since Hesson took over in May last year Pakistan lost to India three times in the Asia Cup 2025 and once in this year's Twenty20 World Cup."India are the benchmark in terms of white ball cricket at the moment and our challenge is to catch up to th

Scotland Striker Robbie Opens Up On Rangers Exit I Wasnt Good Enough

Scotland striker Robbie Ure has opened up about his decision to exit Rangers as a teenager for the first time. Ure-22 left Ibrox after he didn't find opportunities to secure a place in the senior team and moved to Anderlecht in 2023, before he inked with the Swedish club IK Sirius in 2025. After that, he did really well in Scandinavia, netting 31 goals in 50 appearances for the club in all competitions.Speaking to BBC Sport, Ure said, "Yeah, it was difficult. All I'd ever known was Rangers. Goin

Third Test: England take 23-run lead over Pakistan on day one

Emilio Gay and Harry Brook hit half-centuries as England overcame an early setback to secure a 23-run first-innings lead over Pakistan at stumps on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. In reply to Pakistan's 133, England made a shaky start to their innings as Mohammad Ali struck in the fourth over, removing Ben Duckett for 11 after he was caught by Babar Azam in the slip cordon with the score on 12.The hosts suffered another setback just 13 balls later when Mohammad Abbas

Ashley Noffke Resigns As Pakistans White Ball Bowling Coach

Former Australian cricketer Ashley Noffke has stepped down as Pakistan's white-ball bowling coach after around 16 months in the role. Noffke, who represented Australia in one ODI and two T20Is during his playing career, is set to remain involved with the Pakistan team for the 2026 Asian Games, where the men's side will enter the competition at the quarter-final stage on September 28.Noffke has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of his decision to step down from his responsibilities. He ha

Abrar Ahmed Overtakes Rashid Khan To Become Top Ranked T20i Bowler

Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed has risen to the top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings, becoming the world's No 1-ranked bowler in the latest update. Abrar climbed to the top of the rankings with 736 rating points, dethroning Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, who dropped to second place. Australia's Adam Zampa moved up one place to claim third position.Among other Pakistan bowlers, Mohammad Nawaz retained eighth position with 658 points, while Salman Mirza slipped one place to 18th with 636 points. Left-a

College Basketball Analyst Chris Spatola Coach Ks Son In Law Dies Aged 47

Chris Spatola, a college basketball TV analyst who was associated with ESPN, died at age 47 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The network announced the death of their inhouse analyst, stating, "Chrish Spatola brought a unique perspective to ESPN's college basketball coverage, shaped by his experience as a student-athlete, Army veteran, coach and broadcaster." Spatola had played as a starting guard for the Army Black Knights for four years from 1998 to 2002, before opting for a career in broadcasti

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'Home Improvement' alum Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested after resisting cop in California

Home Improvement star Jonathan Taylor Thomas was detained following an alleged altercation with police officers on Monday, 21, 2026. The incident took place in Westlake Village, California, where Taylor reportedly scuffled with the law enforcement officials. The former child actor, Thomas, was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills sheriff's station but was later released, per court documents.The incident took place when police stopped a vehicle with Thomas sitting in the back seat. When deputies told

Olivia Rodrigo Opens Up About Surprising Writing Process For The Cure

Olivia Rodrigo was inspired to write her song, the cure, after a deep conversation with a friend which made her realise some of her feelings that she was trying to sweep under the rug. The 23-year-old pop superstar was looking to write a love album when she wrote what turned out to be, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.Speaking about writing her second single, Rodrigo said, "I actually remember vividly being in my friend's jeep. And I was sitting in the passenger seat and I was talking t

Princess Anne's son-in-law Mike Tindall shares heartbreaking life update

Princess Anne's family received some upsetting news as Mike Tindall made an announcement. The former rugby player, who is married to Zara Tindall, had previously mentioned that this father was suffering from Parkinson's. In the latest episode of his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, he revealed that his father was no more.Mike's father, Phil Tindall, who was also a rugby player, died last week at age 80. "Unfortunately, my dad passed away last week," he told the listeners. Phil's former cl

Ashley Cooke Spills on That Matt Rife Kiss in 'Baby Blues' Music Video

Ashley Cooke is opening up about one of the most talked-about moments in her music video for Baby Blues, a kiss with comedian and actor Matt Rife. Cooke, 29, spoke with Us Weekly about casting Rife as the blue-eyed love interest in the video, a choice that made sense after their now-viral moment at a Billboard Country Live event during CMA Fest on June 5, when she pulled him onstage to serenade him with the song in front of a packed Nashville crowd.The flirty performance, capturing Rife's visibl

Nick Cannon opens up on 'whirlwind' of fathering 11 kids

Nick Cannon is once again opening up about the emotional weight of fatherhood at scale, telling Us Weekly that the guilt of not being able to give each of his 11 living children enough time remains a constant presence in his life. "I don't care if you have one kid or 100 kids. They're always gonna desire more time," Cannon, 45, said. "You're always gonna want to give more time. I feel that guilt daily. I always want to say yes, but obviously, work and other things always get in the way."Speaking

Neil Jordan Revisits Tom Cruise's Controversial 'Interview with the Vampire' Role

Thirty-two years after Interview with the Vampire hit theaters, director Neil Jordan is revisiting the firestorm that surrounded Tom Cruise's casting as the vampire Lestat, and calling it "a pain in the a**." Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter for the film's 4K home release, Jordan reflected on what made the backlash particularly difficult. The criticism came not from fans alone, but from novelist Anne Rice herself, who had been involved with the project's development since the late 1970s."It

Jessica Lange reveals she was initially turned down for King Kong

Jessica Lange is sharing a piece of history about the audition stumble that almost kept her from landing the breakout role that launched her entire career. Appearing on Live With Kelly and Mark, Lange walked hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos through the initial rejection she faced before ultimately being cast as Dwan in the 1976 King Kong remake, the role that made her a star.Lange's own recollection, shared in a 1991 Vanity Fair interview, describes the circumstances vividly. "Foolhardily, I

Pakistan

Naqvi, US Envoy Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Security

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US diplomat Natalie Baker on Wednesday to discuss regional security, economic cooperation and joint counterterrorism initiatives.The high-level discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding mutual investment opportunities and reviewing key security developments across the region.Both officials emphasised the importance of sustained diplomatic contacts and strategic coordination to advance shared interests between Pakistan and the

LHC Summons Punjab IG Over FIR Registered Despite Stay Order

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday expressed serious displeasure with the performance of Punjab Police after an FIR was allegedly registered against a petitioner despite a court stay order, and summoned Inspector General of Punjab Police Dr. Usman Anwar in person on September 24. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard a contempt petition filed by Mian Muhammad Jameel against former SHO of Chung police station. The petitioner contended that an FIR had been registered against him despite the court

Horrible Drivers Fawad Chaudhary Opposes Campaign Encouraging Women To Ride Bikes

Former Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has triggered a storm of comments on social media after opposing campaigns encouraging women to ride bikes. Chaudhry called women "horrible" drivers while responding on X to a BBC News Punjabi report about women increasingly using scooters and participating in rallies aimed at promoting women's mobility. "Most of the girls are horrible drivers and must not be encouraged to use bikes," wrote Chaudhary on X, adding: "This campaign is akin to putting their

Pakistan Calls For Concrete Verifiable Action Against Terrorism Emanating From Afghan Soil

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has stressed the need for concrete and verifiable action to prevent Afghan soil from being used for terrorism against neighbouring countries, particularly Pakistan. He was addressing the meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group on Afghanistan on Tuesday on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).DPM Dar expressed serious concern over the presence of terrorist groups

Fia Reshuffles Senior Field Officers In Punjab And Kp

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reshuffled a number of senior investigation officers in its Kohat and Multan zones, with an immediate effect, in a move that also places several key field formations under additional charge arrangements. According to the orders issued by the FIA headquarters, Deputy Director (Investigation) Rizwan Aslam, who was serving as Deputy Director, Composite Circle Kohat, FIA Kohat Zone, has been posted to FIA headquarters, Islamabad, until further orders.Under

Dower Is A Wife S Right Not Favour Rules Sc

The Supreme Court has held that true dower is given with a good heart, at the time agreed, without conditions that demean the wife, and when it is not given, the courts must step in, not with hesitation, not with apology, but with the full authority of the law. A four-member larger bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Shahid Waheed and comprising Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan, issued the judgment in a set of cases decided by high cour

Pakistan Russia Oman Begin Joint Military Exercises

The 9th edition of Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-IX and the 2nd edition of Pakistan-Oman Joint Exercise Washaq Al Jabal-II (Mountain Lynx-II) commenced on Tuesday at Cherat and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Pabbi, respectively. The two-week-long exercises bring together contingents from the Pakistan Army and their counterparts from the Russian Army and Royal Army of Oman to share operational experience, refine counter-terrorism drills and procedures, and enhance interope

World

King Charles Office marks incredible milestone after weeks of turmoil

The Buckingham Palace is understood to be navigating some pressing issues as the royal family drama has once again been taking over the spotlight rather than their work. Moreover, as Charles Spencer's book hit the shelves on Tuesday about Princess Diana, containing some damaging claims about the royals especially the monarch, the Palace has been increasing its efforts to deviate from the subject to more meaningful things.Hence, Charles's 'secret weapon' for the reign is easing some of the tensio

Pakistan Strikes 10 Afghan Sites Following Attempted Drone Attacks

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Thursday that Pakistan carried out precision air and drone strikes against 10 sites in Afghanistan following attempted drone attacks launched by the Taliban regime earlier this week. This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.

US-Backed Board of Peace Unveils $2.45bn Gaza Recovery Plan

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace proposed a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan on Wednesday at a meeting of its members and stakeholders, in an effort meant to span over six months. But the presentation in New York comes as world leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan have taken aim at the humanitarian situation in Gaza this week, calling for action to end the conflict with Israel. Top officials are gathered in the city this week for the UN

Nukes in Israel, but Inspectors in Iran: Pezeshkian

NEW YORK/TEHRAN: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that war had been "imposed" on the Islamic republic, declaring that Tehran would never stop defending itself, nor would it shy away from negotiations to achieve peace, and noting that while the atomic bomb is in Israel, the inspectors are in Iran. "War was imposed on us, but we proved that we do not fear war to defend ourselves, nor do we shy away from negotiation for peace, and we stand ready to give o

Trump's ban on three news outlets faces legal challenge in US court

A federal judge began hearing arguments on Wednesday over whether CNN, MS NOW and Politico should regain access to the White House after President Donald Trump barred the three news organisations. The outlets said the ban violated the US Constitution's First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and a free press as well as their rights to due process.US District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee, started a hearing in Washington to consider a request by CNN, MS NOW and Politico for a t

Worlds Oldest Known Peace Treaty Found In Pieces And It Talks About Refugees

Archaeologists in Turkey have found a new fragment of the world's oldest, 3,400-year-old, peace treaty between ancient Egypt and the Hittite Empire. A part of the newly identified text deals with an issue that remains familiar today: people fleeing from one country to another. The clay fragment belongs to a copy of the Treaty of Kadesh, an agreement between Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II and Hittite king Hattusili III in the 13th century BC.It was found at Hattusha, the former Hittite capital in w

Trumps Approval Hits Historic Low Of 29 Ahead Of Midterms Heres Why

President Donald Trump's approval ratings have dipped below 30 per cent for the first time in his political career, after an American Research Group poll showed that the former reality TV star currently enjoys the support of just 29 per cent of those surveyed - historically bad numbers less than two months prior to the November 3 midterm elections. According to the latest poll carried out between September 16-20 among 1,100 American adults, only 26 per cent see the economy in positive terms, whe

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Is There A Method To The Ai Madness

More than a century and a half ago, Charles Dickens wrote the iconic line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Applied to AI governance today, it presents the perfect paradox: a technological golden age unfolding alongside unprecedented systemic risks. The last two weeks in AI have been something else.In just a few days, the AI industry produced enough news to fill a month. A call from the head of a frontier AI lab to slow down the pace of AI development, endorsed within hours

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SC Rejects DHA Islamabad's Plea for Income Tax Exemption

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FBI investigates hackers' claim they stole data on 'almost all' agents

The FBI is investigating a hacking group that claims it stole a massive amount of personal information belonging to current and former agents as well as people who applied to work for the bureau. ShinyHunters says it broke into FBIjobs.gov and gained access to between two and three terabytes of files. The group claims the stolen information covers "almost all" FBI agents and job applicants. That claim has not been independently verified.A sample of data shared by the hackers appeared to contain

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