Meta AI model hacks another company during testing
Breaches highlight growing concerns that advanced AI systems could pose new cybersecurity risks People are…
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…
'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…
Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement
Oil prices trended lower on Thursday on the progress in Iran-Oman talks, with investors cautiously waiting for signs of a US-Iran peace deal and progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.42%, to $79.12 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate futures declined 42 cents, or 0.56%, to $74.80 a…
Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
MIAMI: Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches. Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major…
OpenAI asks US judge to dismiss Apple’s trade secrets case
‘OpenAI has no use, need, or desire for Apple’s trade secrets,’ lawyers for OpenAI wrote in the motion OpenAI asked a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss Apple’s lawsuit accusing it and two former Apple employees of misappropriating the iPhone maker’s trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT maker’s foray into consumer hardware. “OpenAI has no use,…
IHC to take up delay in judges appointments
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing on Thursday (today) a petition challenging the alleged delay by the president, Asif Ali Zardari, in approving the summary for the appointment of judges to the high courts. IHC Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir will hear the petition, filed through counsel on behalf of Advocate Luqman…
KPT, PQA slash transshipment costs
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced a unified transshipment incentive package offering major concessions at Karachi Port and Port Qasim to cut cargo handling costs and attract regional shipping traffic, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The package, jointly introduced by the Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Port Qasim…
Buttler becomes T20 cricket’s leading run-scorer
The England white-ball star surpassed former West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard’s career tally of 14,803 T20 runs Jos Buttler became the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history. Photo: AFP Jos Buttler became the leading run-scorer in T20 cricket history after smashing six sixes to guide Manchester Super Giants to a dominant victory over Welsh Fire…
AJK observes Youm-e-Istehsal
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) observed Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir on Wednesday to mark seven years since India revoked the special constitutional status of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), with rallies, protest demonstrations and public gatherings held across AJK. The main event was held in Muzaffarabad where participants took out a protest rally and chanted…
Push for 24/7 Pak-Iran border trade
BILATERAL COOPERATION: PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with Iranian Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Seyyed Muhammad Atabak in Islamabad. PHOTO: APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to enhance cross-border trade by improving border facilities to ensure 24-hour border operations, strengthening logistics infrastructure and harmonizing customs procedures. The prime minister met with a six-member…
