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China’s Ministry of Public Security said that since the beginning of this year, law enforcement agencies of China and the United States have conducted practical cooperation in areas including counternarcotics, combating telecom and online fraud, and fugitive repatriation, achieving tangible results. In counternarcotics efforts, China and the United States have jointly cracked cases involving drug smuggling and trafficking as well as the transnational trafficking of new psychoactive substances, cutting off smuggling routes between the two countries, the ministry said. Police from China, the United States and the United Arab Emirates jointly cracked down on telecom and online fraud operations in…

Separating two pieces of fabric may look simple. For a humanoid robot, however, the soft, slippery material is a demanding test of dexterity: too much force can distort it, while too little leaves it beyond the robot’s grip. Yet in Chinese garment factories, robots developed by Aitu, an intelligent sewing technology company based in east China’s Zhejiang Province, are already being tested for separating fabric pieces, lifting them, laying them flat, and aligning them for sewing. For a single product category and fabric type, the company says its robots have achieved a 97% success rate in separating fabric pieces, with…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that India is behind terrorism in Pakistan and is providing resources to militant groups, saying terrorism had been eliminated in the country but was revived as part of a planned conspiracy. Addressing participants of the Balochistan National Workshop, the prime minister said the Baloch and Pashtun communities had played a key role in the creation of Pakistan, while the province’s leadership had historically contributed to strengthening the federation by putting national interests above personal gains. Shehbaz said Balochistan required greater development resources because of the long distances between its various regions. He said Punjab…

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Friday that terrorism originating from Afghan territory as a major security challenge for Pakistan, stating that banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists are operating from Afghanistan. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Kyrgyzstan, Dar said Pakistan wanted a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan but remained concerned over attacks originating from Afghan territory. He said Pakistan was also concerned about the involvement of Afghan nationals in terrorist incidents, adding that attacks from Afghan soil were continuing. Dar claimed that more…

Security forces have killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the Khadkocha area of Mastung district in Balochistan, security sources said on Friday. According to the sources, the operation was carried out as part of ongoing counterterrorism efforts under Operation Azm in which four militants of Fitna al-Hindustan were killed. A significant quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the militants, while motorcycles used by them were also seized, the sources said. Several other militants were also reportedly injured during the operation, while a number of suspected facilitators allegedly involved in assisting the militants were arrested. Search and…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced the promotion of Chief of the General Staff of the Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Aamer Raza to the rank of Four-Star General. Along with the promotion, the prime minister also announced his appointment as the Commander National Strategic Command. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended his felicitations to General Aamer Raza on his promotion and appointment. He also wished him the best for undertaking this important responsibility. The position of Commander National Strategic Command was introduced following the passage of the Pakistan Army, Air Force and Navy (Amendment) Bills 2025. Under the same legislation,…

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that Pakistan is making rapid progress in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence (AI), with universities, academia, students, industry and institutions working together to build a strong technology ecosystem. Expressing satisfaction over the successful conclusion of RAS Expo 2026, the minister said the two-day event showcased a wide range of emerging technologies, including industrial automation, mechanical robots, autonomous systems, defence technology, logistics and rescue robots, disaster management solutions, advanced navigation systems and simulators. She said that the government would continue organising such exhibitions to provide a common platform for…

Alphabet’s Google was fined a total of €890 million ($1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said. However, the US tech giant is likely to avoid fresh fines as EU regulators lauded good progress in its ongoing efforts to comply with the landmark legislation. The fines underscored Europe’s determination to prevent Big Tech companies from thwarting rivals, defying US criticism and retaliatory tariff threats. One fine of €460 million was handed out to Google by the European Commission under the Digital Markets Act for favouring its…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has warned mobile phone users against handing over their SIM cards to other people, saying they could be held responsible if the SIM registered in their name is used for illegal activities. In a message issued on Friday, the telecom regulator said providing a SIM card to another person was a punishable offence and warned users that criminal or unlawful activities could be carried out through SIMs registered against their identity. The PTA advised citizens to check the number of SIMs registered against their Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) through cnic.sims.pk or by sending their…

Intel (INTC.O) forecast quarterly profit and revenue above estimates on Thursday, pushing ​its shares up 5.2% in after-hours trade and helping prompt the company to boost spending plans over the next two years as an AI data center buildout ‌increases demand for its central processing units (CPUs). Intel expects third-quarter revenue between $15.8 billion and $16.8 billion, compared with analysts’ average estimate of $15.1 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. Adjusted profit is expected to be 38 cents per share, compared with analyst estimates of 27 cents. Intel is benefiting from a boom in what is known as agentic…