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A sweeping cyber espionage operation targeting Microsoft server software compromised about 100 different organizations as of the weekend, two of the organizations that helped uncover the campaign said on Monday. Microsoft on Saturday issued an alert about “active attacks” on self-hosted SharePoint servers, which are widely used by organizations to share documents and collaborate within organisations. SharePoint instances run off of Microsoft servers were unaffected. Dubbed a “zero-day” because it leverages a previously undisclosed digital weakness, the hacks allow spies to penetrate vulnerable servers and potentially drop a backdoor to secure continuous access to victim organizations. Vaisha Bernard, the chief…

A devastating flood disaster has struck Gilgit-Baltistan, particularly along the Babusar Highway, where flash floods and landslides triggered by cloudbursts have left at least three people dead, 15 injured, and over 30 tourists missing, according to officials. The spokesperson of the Gilgit-Baltistan government confirmed that among the deceased are a woman, Mashal Fatima, and a man, Fahad Islam, both residents of Lodhran. The injured have been shifted to Regional Hospital Chilas, where an emergency has been declared to manage the crisis. Tourist vehicles swept away, roads destroyed The flash floods have swept away over 15 vehicles, including vans carrying tourists…

The Senate on Monday introduced the Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill 2025, proposing a complete ban on the use of social media by individuals under the age of 16. The bill, jointly presented by senators Sarmad Ali and Syed Masroor Ahsan, seeks to create a safer digital environment for minors and holds social media companies accountable for compliance. Key provisions of bill According to the text of the bill, any person or company found allowing access to social media platforms to users under 16 could face a fine ranging from Rs50,000 to Rs5 million. In more serious violations, individuals may…

RAWALPINDI: A delegation of prominent business leaders, led by former caretaker federal minister Gohar Ejaz met Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss Pakistan’s economic outlook and reforms, according to sources. The delegation included APTMA Chairman Kamran Arshad, SM Tanvir, as well as the presidents of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI). Ejaz said the delegation briefed the field marshal on the current state of the national economy, noting that economic stability was gradually returning and the business community was fully supportive of the government’s policies. He stressed…

Pakistan’s rice exports to China surged in the first half of 2025, reaching $35.93 million compared to $19.53 million during the same period in 2024—an 84% increase. Semi-wholly milled rice exports alone totaled $29.53 million, while broken rice shipments contributed $6.39 million. This growth reflects China’s efforts to diversify its import sources and strengthen food security, positioning Pakistan as a key rice supplier. Pakistani exporters are optimistic about continued market expansion, expecting further benefits for the country’s agriculture sector and bilateral trade ties.

The Pakistani government has launched a major electric vehicle (EV) initiative, planning to distribute over 100,000 Chinese-made e-bikes and 300,000 electric loaders and rickshaws among youth to reduce fuel imports, protect the environment, and boost employment. The program, part of Pakistan’s shift toward green energy and aligned with CPEC’s infrastructure goals, includes free e-bikes for top students, subsidized vehicles for unemployed youth, a 25% quota for women, and special allocations for Balochistan. The initiative is expected to promote local manufacturing, create jobs, and transform urban transport in cities like Gwadar and Quetta.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Croatian Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Gordan Grlic Radman in Beijing . Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the two sides had always respected each other, treated each other as equals and cooperated in a mutually beneficial manner, adding that their high-quality Belt and Road cooperation has achieved fruitful results. Noting that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive cooperative partnership between China and Croatia, Wang urged both sides to enhance exchanges at all…

China had more than 1.12 billion internet users as of June 2025, according to a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) on Monday. The report also noted that internet penetration in China reached 79.7 percent by June 2025, an increase of 1.1 percentage points compared with December 2024. According to the report, China has made significant strides in internet development during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). In particular, efforts to make the internet more inclusive have allowed key groups, such as the elderly and rural residents, to share in the benefits of this progress. As…

A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the European Union’s (EU) decision to include Chinese companies and financial institutions in its 18th round of sanctions against Russia. Responding to a media inquiry, the spokesperson said the EU had disregarded China’s multiple representations and objections by unilaterally including Chinese companies in its sanctions list and imposing penalties on two Chinese financial institutions based on groundless accusations. The spokesperson emphasized that China consistently opposes unilateral sanctions that lack basis in international law and authorization from the United Nations Security Council. The EU’s actions…

KARACHI: Ahmed Raza is invisible in the eyes of his government, unable to study or work because, like millions of other Pakistanis, he lacks identification papers. In the South Asian nation of more than 240 million people, parents generally wait until a child begins school at the age of five to obtain a birth certificate, which is required for enrolment in most parts of Pakistan. Raza slipped through the cracks until the end of elementary school, but when his middle school requested documentation, his mother had no choice but to withdraw him. “If I go looking for work, they ask…