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Cisco has finally rolled out patches for a critical AsyncOS zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited since November 2025. The flaw targeted Cisco’s Secure Email Gateway and related management appliances, prompting warnings from both Cisco and US cyber authorities. Cisco confirmed that it has patched a maximum-severity zero-day vulnerability affecting its AsyncOS software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20393, was exploited in real-world attacks against Cisco Secure Email Gateway (SEG) and Secure Email and Web Manager (SEWM) appliances. The vulnerability had remained under active exploitation for weeks before a final fix was released. Which systems were affected? According to…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed Australia’s T20I tour of Pakistan later this month, with all three matches scheduled to be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The PCB announced that the Australia national cricket team will face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series beginning on January 29. The matches are scheduled for January 29 and 31, and February 1 at the Gaddafi Stadium. The series will provide vital match practice for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka. World Cup preparation for both teams Pakistan have…

The process for appointing a new opposition leader in the National Assembly has been completed, with Speaker Ayaz Sadiq granting approval for Mahmood Achakzai to assume the role. According to parliamentary sources, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has formally approved Mahmood Achakzai’s appointment as the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly. The speaker also signed the official summary, completing all procedural requirements. Sources confirmed that with the signing of the summary, the appointment stage has now been finalized. The appointment was notified with the approval of the speaker. The official notification, dated January 16, was handed over to opposition members…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the membership of 32 members of the National Assembly for failing to submit their asset declarations, a move formally announced in the House by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq. During the National Assembly session, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq read out the election commission’s suspension order. He directed that if any of the suspended members were present in the House, they must immediately leave. The speaker clarified that the membership of the affected lawmakers would only be restored after they submit their pending asset declarations. Ministers among suspended MNAs According to the list released by…

The prolonged dry season in Punjab is set to end as authorities announce the arrival of a westerly weather system, bringing rain to most districts and snowfall in hilly areas over the coming days. The Provincial Disaster Management Authority Punjab (PDMA) and the Meteorological Department have confirmed that a westerly wind system will enter Punjab from January 16 and remain active until Jan 19. PDMA Punjab said this system marks the formal end of the dry season and the beginning of a rainy spell across the province. Rain expected in most districts of Punjab According to PDMA, rain is expected…

Preparations for Basant are underway in the Punjab provincial capital, but the festivities are expected to be heavy on the pocket this year as authorities decide not to regulate kite and string prices. According to sources, the Lahore district administration has decided not to fix rates for kites and strings (dor) for the upcoming Basant season. Kite and dor sellers will be free to sell their products at prices of their own choosing. Officials said the move was taken due to market dynamics and limited time before the festival. Focus only on size and material Sources said that any…

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced his backing for a newly formed Palestinian technocratic government in Gaza, as Washington moves ahead with the fragile second phase of a ceasefire that came into effect in October. President Trump said he is backing a newly appointed “Palestinian Technocratic Government,” formally known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza. The body is intended to govern Gaza during a transitional period following months of war and devastation. Trump said the committee will operate under the supervision of an international “Board of Peace,” which he chairs, with other members to be announced…

Pakistan and China on Thursday reaffirmed their unwavering strategic partnership as Chinese Vice Minister for International Affairs Sun Haiyan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar during her official visit to Pakistan. During her meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Sun Haiyan conveyed China’s commitment to further strengthening long-standing relations with Pakistan across all fields. The prime minister said Pakistan’s all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with China would remain unshakeable at all times. He emphasized that the relationship is built on mutual trust, shared interests, and enduring friendship. Timely implementation of next CPEC phase Prime Minister…

Pakistan has reached an agreement with Italy on an employment scheme for Pakistani workers, marking a major step toward expanding overseas job opportunities, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Salik Hussain announced. Salik Hussain said Pakistan and Italy have successfully concluded talks on an employment scheme that will allow Pakistani workers to access new job opportunities in Italy. He described the development as “great news” for overseas Pakistanis seeking lawful employment abroad. The minister said the agreement reflects growing cooperation between the two countries on labour mobility. According to the minister, a delegation from Italy is expected to visit Pakistan next…

The White House on Thursday issued fresh warnings to Iran, defended President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, and confirmed high-level talks on Venezuela and Greenland, as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a tense and wide-ranging news briefing that included a heated exchange with a US journalist. Leavitt said President Trump is closely monitoring developments in Iran and that efforts are ongoing to reduce tensions. She warned that if killings and massacres of protesters continue, Iran will face “grave consequences.” She said Trump received credible information that executions would be halted and confirmed that 800 scheduled death sentences were stopped. Leavitt added…