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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Gulf’s race toward digital transformation is reshaping how businesses approach technology and talent. From AI-driven automation to Web3 infrastructure and enterprise cloud adoption, the demand for skilled IT professionals is outpacing supply. Stepping in to fill this gap, Octaloop Technologies, a UAE-headquartered IT consulting and development firm, has announced an expanded focus on IT staff augmentation, enterprise technology solutions, and system implementation — connecting businesses across the Gulf and Pakistan with world-class developers, engineers, project managers, DevOps specialists proficient in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and in-house deployments, full-stack developers, QA engineers, and flexible CTO as…

Punjab is bracing for one of the worst flood waves in years as the River Chenab swelled to extremely high levels on Monday following heavy water releases from India. Officials said the flood surge has already submerged hundreds of villages, displaced over 2 million people, and threatens to hit Multan with full force tonight. Record flood at Trimmu At Head Trimmu, the Chenab recorded an alarming inflow of nearly 479,743 cusecs, placing it in the extremely high flood category. Authorities warned that a massive wave of up to 900,000 cusecs is expected to pass through the headworks, raising fears of…

Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Peshkeshian on the sidelines of the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State meeting, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to closer ties with Iran. Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, and several federal ministers were also present during the talks. Premier underscored the importance of enhancing political and economic cooperation, noting that ties between Pakistan and Iran are rooted in shared history, culture, and faith. “Pakistan is committed to peace and stability in the region. Dialogue and diplomacy are…

Popular TikToker Samiya Hijab has alleged that a young man from Lahore attempted to kidnap her after she rejected his marriage proposal, further claiming he has been threatening to kill her for the past three months. In a video statement shared on social media, Hijab described the alleged encounter, saying the man had been persistently pressuring her to marry him. “First he used to tell me to marry him. I rejected his proposal, but he kept following me,” she said. According to Hijab, the situation escalated when the man arrived outside her home while her mother was ill and her…

Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah has revealed that she is battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following painful experiences in the entertainment industry, which she says left her “broken from within.” In a recent Instagram update, the Ehd-e-Wafa star opened up about her struggle with mental illness. She wrote that grueling 12-hour shoots and the treatment she endured on set left her questioning her place in showbiz. “People assume I spoke out for more work, but such assumptions cause me immense pain. I am living with PTSD,” she shared, adding that the experiences drove her to the point of self-hatred. Actress denounces toxic culture…

Sydney Sweeney is putting the spotlight on her personal life, offering fans a refreshing glimpse away from the controversies surrounding her. The Euphoria star, 27, took to Instagram on Sunday to post new photos of her German Shepherd, Scully. Once a tiny pup when she first introduced him in April, Scully now looks all grown up. In the snaps, he can be seen sitting outdoors with his tongue out and head tilted, winning hearts with his puppy-dog eyes. Fans gush over rare glimpse into her private life The actress, who has kept her personal life mostly private in recent months, delighted followers…

Four police personnel were injured late Sunday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle at the Gattidas check post within the limits of Naran police station. According to police officials, unknown assailants hiding in the nearby mountains targeted the vehicle during routine patrolling. The exchange of fire left four policemen injured. Emergency teams from the Kaghan Development Authority rushed to the scene and shifted the injured to Naran Hospital through Rescue 1122 ambulances. They were later referred to King Abdullah Teaching Hospital in Mansehra for specialized treatment. Following the attack, a heavy police contingent reached the area and…

Meta has disclosed a serious flaw in WhatsApp — CVE-2025-55177 — which “may have been exploited in a sophisticated attack against specific targeted users.” The vulnerability stems from incomplete authorization of linked device synchronization messages, potentially allowing an unrelated user to process content from an arbitrary URL on a victim’s device. Meta also linked the issue to Apple’s recently patched zero-click CVE-2025-43300, warning that both flaws may have been leveraged in spyware-style attacks.  Amnesty International’s security lab suggested the exploit was likely used by commercial surveillanceware vendors, often deployed against journalists, human rights activists, and political dissidents. Microsoft mandates MFA…

Indonesian authorities have stepped up security across major cities after six people were killed in violent protests that erupted over economic grievances and alleged police brutality. The demonstrations began last week in Jakarta over financial perks for lawmakers but escalated after footage showed an elite police unit’s vehicle running over 21-year-old delivery driver Affan Kurniawan late Thursday. The incident sparked widespread anger, with protests turning violent against the country’s paramilitary police. What began as student-led rallies soon spread to Yogyakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Surabaya, and Medan, marking the worst unrest since President Prabowo Subianto took office. Facing mounting pressure, President Prabowo…

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing at least 500 people and injuring 1000 across multiple districts in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, officials confirmed on Monday. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake hit at 11:47 pm local time with a shallow depth of only 8 kilometers. Its epicenter was 27 kilometers east of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province. The tremors were felt in Kabul, across northern Pakistan — including Islamabad, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — and as far as India, sparking widespread panic as residents rushed outdoors. Afghanistan’s state-run Bakhtar News Agency confirmed at least…