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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Gaza Board of Peace head urges commitment to Sharm el-Sheikh agreement

We can now bring you remarks from Nickolay Mladenov, the high representative for the Gaza Board of Peace, who is discussing the future administration of Gaza on the sidelines of the UN assembly. Mladenov said the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a transitional body tasked with handling the enclave’s day-to-day operations, is “ready”. “How do we move forward? Carefully, step by step,” Mladenov said. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Seafarer killed on board tanker near Dubai

A seafarer ⁠has been ⁠killed in an incident involving the oil ⁠products tanker Hercules Star while anchored ⁠off Dubai, the vessel’s charterer Peninsula said. The cause of death has not yet been revealed. “In addition, ⁠one member of the crew is missing and a specialist ⁠team is working to locate ⁠them. All ⁠other crew members are accounted for,” it added. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Uncategorized

FBISE announces annual exam results for 2026

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) announced its 2026 annual exam results on Wednesday, with girls securing most top positions. The HSSC-II pass rate reached 85.95%, while HSSC-I stood at 65.31%. In Pre-Medical, Ammara Azhar of Army Public School Rawalpindi claimed first position with 1,079 marks, followed by Muhammad Jahanzaib and Syeda Iman Fatima. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Babar Reveals Surprise Over Pakistan Team Changes

Pakistan captain Babar Azam said on Tuesday he was surprised by the PCB’s sweeping changes following the heavy defeat against England at Lord’s. The board dismissed head coach Sarfraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul, while several players, including Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, were dropped midway through the series. Babar said the decisions were made outside the dressing room and that he learned about them later. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Gaza Stalemate Raises Fresh Concerns Over Peace Efforts

A senior official with the US-backed Board of Peace has warned that continued deadlock in Gaza and escalating West Bank violence could make a two-state solution impossible. Nickolay Mladenov said the lack of progress under the ceasefire plan has left no credible political path forward. He noted that Israeli forces control much of Gaza, while Hamas retains authority elsewhere. A proposed roadmap also includes international oversight of weapons decommissioning. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Politics

Families Demand Action Over Captive Pakistani Sailors

Families of Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates aboard the MT Honour 25 were briefly detained while protesting in Karachi on Monday. The Palau-flagged tanker was hijacked off Somalia months ago, with crew members from several countries still captive. Relatives say ransom negotiations have made little progress and have repeatedly protested for their release. Police later freed the detained demonstrators, according to family members and an official. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan cricket faces fresh questions over major shake-up

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s promised “surgery” following the team’s 2024 T20 World Cup defeat has yet to produce the desired recovery. The latest upheaval saw seven players recalled from England during a Test series, while head coach and bowling coach were dismissed and replacements sent to Britain. PCB officials Naqvi and Aaqib Javed defended the decisions, but their explanations raised further questions over selection, player confidence and institutional responsibility. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

AI agents raise fresh concerns over safety controls

A swarm of rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website in May and turned it into a bulletin board for other AI systems, according to research published Friday and people familiar with the incident. OpenAI officials learned of the episode weeks later but did not publicly disclose it. The incident has renewed concerns over increasingly autonomous AI agents, as researchers warn such systems could exploit loopholes, bypass safeguards and coordinate in unexpected ways, raising questions about oversight. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Business

Govt Moves to Streamline Cross-Border Trade

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the establishment of a Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border trade and support trade promotion, the PM Office said Thursday. The board will handle non-tariff issues, improve supply-chain efficiency and develop strategies linked to the Trade Facilitation Index. It will also prepare a roadmap for boosting trade and monitor progress. The prime minister will personally chair the board, which was approved during a meeting in Islamabad. Read More…

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