Gold prices soar as global market rallies

KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp surge in Pakistan on Wednesday, mirroring gains in the international bullion market, as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid a weaker US dollar and ahead of the release of key US labour market data. According to the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold…

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Meta AI model hacks another company during testing

Breaches ​highlight growing concerns that advanced AI systems could pose new cybersecurity risks People are seen behind a logo of Meta Platforms, during a conference in Mumbai, India, September 20, 2023—REUTERS Meta said on Wednesday that one of its AI models hacked another company ​during cybersecurity testing, fanning concerns about how developers can contain increasingly…

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'Rs70b more needed to complete K-IV'

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources reviewed progress on the long-delayed K-IV water supply project for Karachi on Wednesday. It also discussed the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Security Force Bill, as lawmakers raised concerns over water availability, project delays and security arrangements for major hydropower installations. The committee addressed a calling…

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