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Dunes Aviation has filed a ₹3 crore civil defamation suit against actor Nora Fatehi, alleging that her social media comments about one of the company’s chartered aircraft caused reputational damage and significant business losses. The case has been filed before a Gandhinagar court and is scheduled to be heard by Senior Civil Judge R Agarwal on September 25. According to the suit, Fatehi recorded videos inside a Cessna Citation CJ2 aircraft while travelling from Mumbai to Jaipur in December last year. The actor later shared the videos on Instagram, where she reportedly referred to the aircraft using terms including “miniature”,…

Cybercriminals are using invisible Unicode characters to bypass email security filters and deliver phishing messages to users’ inboxes, Microsoft security researchers have warned. The technique, known as “ASCII smuggling,” allows attackers to insert characters that are not visible to the recipient but can still be interpreted by computers and artificial intelligence systems. Microsoft said the technique, previously associated with prompt injection attacks, has now been adopted by cybercriminals to evade phishing detection systems. Invisible characters help bypass filters Email security systems commonly scan messages for suspicious words and phrases associated with scams, including terms related to financing, loans and credit.…

Microsoft is working on improvements to Windows 11 aimed at reducing boot times and improving performance on computers equipped with 8GB of RAM, a company executive has confirmed. Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices Mark Linton made the comments during the IFA 2026 technology trade show in Berlin, although he did not provide specific performance figures, targets or a release date for the changes. Linton said Microsoft had made “significant gains” in areas including boot times and Windows Hello responsiveness. Windows 11 can currently take several seconds to reach the desktop after startup, even on computers equipped with…

Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to cross the 100 million-unit milestone by the end of 2026, with Apple’s first foldable iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 expected to provide a major boost to the growing market. According to projections from Counterpoint Research cited by PhoneArena, Apple is expected to enter the foldable smartphone market with its much-anticipated iPhone Ultra, although the company is unlikely to become the world’s leading foldable smartphone vendor in its first year. The report suggests that Samsung could maintain its position as the global leader in foldable smartphone shipments despite increased competition from Apple.…

The Sindh government has reduced school hours by one hour from today, Education Minister Sardar Ali Shah announced, following requests from students to withdraw the additional hour added to the school schedule. The minister said students had complained of feeling hungry because of the longer school timings, prompting the education department to restore shorter school hours. Shah said the school hours had been extended by one hour to help complete the curriculum. However, students later requested that the additional hour be withdrawn, citing difficulties caused by the longer school day. According to the education minister, students particularly complained of hunger…

Former Pakistan Test head coach Jason Gillespie has once again launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selector chairman Aaqib Javed, accusing him of undermining his authority and contributing to the decline of Pakistan cricket. Gillespie, who resigned after only eight months in the job, said his experience with the PCB left him questioning his future in coaching and claimed Pakistan cricket would continue to go backwards as long as Javed remained in his position. Gillespie was appointed Pakistan’s Test head coach in April 2024 but resigned in December of the same year. Speaking about the volatile nature…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the Houthi attack targeting civilians and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, expressing deep concern over the injuries caused by the assault. He said such “cowardly” attacks threaten innocent lives as well as regional peace and security, while reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Shehbaz expressed complete solidarity with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the brotherly people of Saudi Arabia. He said Pakistan stands firmly with the Saudi leadership and people in the face of attacks that endanger the…

Authorities have implemented a new security plan around Adiala Jail in response to the current law and order situation, with 435 police personnel assigned to strengthen security. The plan has been put into effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice, with multiple checkpoints and additional security forces deployed around the jail. Under the new security arrangements, eight police checkpoints will be established at different locations around Adiala Jail. Checkpoints will be set up at Dahgal, Gate One, Gate Five, Pharmaceutical Factory, Gorakhpur, Chakri and Thallian, with the remaining security position covered as part of the overall checkpoint…

A major operation by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore has uncovered a network allegedly involved in stealing and selling citizens’ sensitive information through a fake website created in the name of NADRA. Two suspects have been arrested, while raids are underway to trace and apprehend other members of the network. According to the NCCIA, the suspects created a fraudulent website and online portal using a name similar to NADRA to make it appear legitimate. The fake platform was allegedly used to obtain sensitive personal information belonging to citizens without authorisation. Investigators said the network illegally collected and…

US President Donald Trump has predicted a sharp fall in oil and gasoline prices once the United States wins its war with Iran, saying fuel prices could eventually drop below $2 per gallon. Trump made the remarks on Truth Social as oil prices surged to six-week highs, with the conflict continuing to disrupt energy markets and raise tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Monday, Trump said oil prices would fall “precipitously” once the war with Iran ends and markets begin to stabilise. “Three Dollars a gallon, but ultimately, below Two Dollars a gallon,” Trump wrote, referring…