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Six Federal Constabulary (FC) personnel embraced martyrdom while bravely defending their post in Hassan Khel, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after what security sources described as a failed attack by Fitna-ul-Khawarij militants. The security forces successfully repelled the assault, preventing what officials called a major act of destruction in the area. Eight militants were also killed during the retaliatory operation. According to security sources, militants launched a “cowardly attack” on a Federal Constabulary post in the Hassan Khel area. FC personnel responded immediately and fought bravely against the attackers. During the intense exchange of fire, six personnel sacrificed their lives while successfully foiling…

The government has decided to continue its austerity and energy-saving measures, with a committee led by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recommending that the existing restrictions remain in place until June 30. The decision was made during a meeting of the Committee on Austerity Measures held in Islamabad, where officials reviewed the implementation of current policies and considered requests for exemptions from various ministries and divisions. The meeting focused on evaluating exemption requests submitted by different ministries and government divisions seeking relief from the ongoing austerity measures. After reviewing the proposals, the committee recommended extending the current…

Meta has introduced a major update to its personalization system for Facebook and Instagram. The company will now use third-party website and app activity to tailor not only advertisements but also content recommendations and AI-generated responses. Meta confirmed that it will begin incorporating user activity from external websites and applications that already share data with the company. This information was previously used mainly for advertising purposes. With the new update, it will also influence what users see across Facebook and Instagram feeds, Reels, and Meta AI interactions. For example, if a user purchases a camping tent from an online store,…

Google has significantly reduced the price of its AI Plus subscription plan in the United States, intensifying competition in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence market. The company announced that Google AI Plus will now cost $4.99 per month, down from $7.99, while the included cloud storage has been doubled from 200GB to 400GB. The move marks one of the most aggressive pricing changes yet among major AI providers and could put pressure on rivals such as OpenAI and Anthropic. The updated pricing was announced on Monday, with Google product lead for Gemini AI subscriptions Vikas Kansal confirming that the expanded…

Anthropic has launched Claude Fable 5, a new artificial intelligence model that brings many of the advanced capabilities of its Mythos-class systems to regular users. The company says the model offers significant improvements in software engineering, scientific research, vision, and long-context reasoning while incorporating safeguards designed for public deployment. The announcement came alongside the release of Claude Mythos 5, a more permissive version intended for cybersecurity professionals and infrastructure partners through Anthropic’s Project Glasswing initiative. According to Anthropic, Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 are built on the same underlying model. However, Fable 5 includes additional safety mechanisms that…

US Vice President JD Vance has said the US-Israel war on Iran could conclude within a week or take several months, as Washington continues to claim it is close to a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program. In an interview with CBS, recorded early Tuesday and set to air later this week, Vance said the United States was “very close to achieving” a peace deal with Iran. He said an agreement could “absolutely” come before the November midterm elections, but added that the timeline remained uncertain. “I think that the deal could happen in the next week, but the deal…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Commander Bahrain National Guard, General Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, at Air Headquarters Islamabad. The two dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, professional collaboration and regional security. Discussions covered emerging warfare domains, including drone technology, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and integrated air defence capabilities. The Bahraini commander lauded PAF’s modernization, indigenous capability development and operational excellence, while expressing interest in expanding cooperation in training, aerospace technologies and future warfare domains,…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The German Ambassador to Pakistan visited the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences (COAVS), Mayo Hospital Lahore, where he inaugurated the CBM-funded Cataract Support Programme aimed at expanding quality eye care services across 45 districts of Punjab. During the visit, the ambassador praised the institution’s efforts in combating avoidable blindness and strengthening community-based vision care. The programme, supported by Germany’s Christoffel-Blindenmission (CBM), is expected to enhance access to cataract treatment and eye health services for thousands of underserved patients. The visit underscored the strong Pakistan-Germany partnership in public health and reaffirmed their shared commitment to…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Embassy of Portugal in Islamabad celebrated the Day of Portugal, Camões and Portuguese Communities with a reception highlighting Portugal’s rich cultural heritage, global outlook, and growing friendship with Pakistan. Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Paulo Guedes Domingues paid tribute to renowned Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, describing him as a symbol of Portugal’s spirit of discovery, openness, and intercultural dialogue. The Ambassador also acknowledged the important role played by Portuguese communities abroad in strengthening Portugal’s international presence. Reflecting on Portugal-Pakistan relations, Ambassador Domingues noted the steady expansion of cooperation in political, economic, educational, cultural, and people-to-people…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks against a US base in Jordan and 21 other targets in the Gulf on Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes around ​the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported. The clashes mark one of the biggest exchanges in hostilities since the two countries agreed to a ceasefire in April. The Iranian strikes, which included attacks in ‌Kuwait and Bahrain, came after the US military said on X it had targeted Iranian air defence, ground control stations and surveillance radar sites near the strait in response to what US President Donald Trump said…