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Global government websites experience outages as PHP weaknesses are exploited

While the PHP bug caused outages, researchers tracked no cybercriminals had created a working tool to exploit the flaw as of October 23.

Pakistan defers decisions on genetically modified crop applications

The National Biosafety Committee requested more technical clarity before approving soybean imports and corn biosafety licences.

MIT researchers find AI agents develop skills and play on virtual island

The agents performed better on later tasks because they used stored memories to apply techniques learned during their independent exploration.

China releases first fully AI-generated feature film in cinemas

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi pledges to bolster National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency

The move aims to address severe staffing shortages as officers currently manage thousands of cases for a province of 140 million people.

BISE Sargodha announces HSSC Part-I First Annual Examination 2026 results

The announcement follows a revised grading system where students must now secure at least 40% marks to pass their respective subjects.

Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers contest Michigan US Senate seat

The race is a toss-up as El-Sayed seeks to become the first Muslim elected to the Senate while facing accusations regarding his family's past.

USEFP and Pakistan-US Alumni Network launch first artist showcase in Islamabad

The exhibition features work by Minaa Haroon, an alumna of a US Department of State exchange program on cultural preservation.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro appear in South Korean certification database

The new models received certification for 60W wired charging and feature batteries manufactured by Zhuhai CosMX Power.

Stars reach National Women's T20 Tournament final after beating Invincibles

The Stars secured their spot in the championship match after a dominant chase, setting up a final showdown against the undefeated Strikers.

Belgian series The Inheritance wins best drama at MIA Market

The 12th edition of the market showcased over 100 international projects across seven venues in Rome.

Nvidia and TCV invest in AI video startup Higgsfield

The funding round supports a platform that generates 150 million videos monthly for creators and brands.

MoreThan Films acquires international sales rights for Spanish drama Salen las lobas

The coming-of-age film, which explores the lives of girls in juvenile detention, will premiere at the Valladolid Film Festival in October.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa releases first merit lists for Lady Health Visitor admissions

Applicants can verify their selection status and academic aggregates via individual PDF lists on the official provincial health academy website.

Apple tests iPhone Duo 2 prototypes with under-display Face ID technology

The new technology replaces the fingerprint sensor on the side button of the original model as Apple seeks to lead the foldable market by 2027.

Pakistan moves to digitize annual performance reports for federal officers

The initiative aims to streamline administrative processes, including postings and disciplinary actions, through a new digital framework.

Cybercriminals use malicious ads and websites to infect iPhones with spyware

The DeadTag operation exploits thousands of legitimate websites to steal cryptocurrency and personal data from users running outdated iOS versions.

Netflix cuts 1,000 jobs and ousts top content executives

The company is hiring Peter Rice as COO to improve execution as CEO Ted Sarandos says the platform is not growing as fast as it could.

Sigma announces FP2 camera with 6K video and 24.5-megapixel sensor

The new compact model offers high-speed 4K recording and advanced subject recognition to compete in the professional cinema and photography markets.

Personalised mRNA melanoma vaccine expected for US and European approval next year

The vaccine, which targets up to 34 mutations per patient, showed an 82 per cent recurrence-free survival rate in a trial of over 1,100 adults.

Capital Development Authority cancels Tele Town Housing Scheme layout plan

The move follows three years of non-compliance by the developer, prompting the regulator to warn the public against purchasing unverified properties.

NAVTTC urges vocational graduates to register on Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub

The platform connects job seekers with internships, scholarships, and skills development to bolster youth employment in Pakistan.

Paris St-Germain match against Lyon postponed 24 hours to Monday

French police blocked the original fixture due to large-scale protests over the cost of living and fuel prices.

Pakistan faces shortage of Apidra insulin brand due to German production halt

The shortage affects patients with Type 1 diabetes as supplies could decline further during the year-long upgrade process.