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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has accused North Korea of orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency theft amounting to $1.5 billion, marking the largest such heist in history. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency claimed that the cybercriminal group known as TraderTraitor, also referred to as the Lazarus Group, was behind the attack on Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. Bybit had earlier reported a loss of 400,000 Ethereum, which was siphoned off after hackers exploited security loopholes during a transaction. The assets were then transferred to an undisclosed address. “The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) was responsible…

Australia’s left-arm pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has revealed that a lingering ankle issue and his “personal views” were behind his decision to withdraw from the Champions Trophy, despite being initially named in the squad. The 35-year-old pacer, who played through discomfort in the recent Test series against Sri Lanka, made the revelation on the Willow Talk podcast, stating that while fitness was a concern, there were other factors influencing his decision. “There are a few different reasons, some personal views,” Starc said. “I had a bit of ankle pain through the Test series, so I just need to get that one right.…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday paid tribute to the professionalism, courage, and sacrifices of the Pakistan Armed Forces on the 6th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, reiterating the country’s unwavering resolve to defend its sovereignty. In a statement marking the occasion, the premier recalled the events of February 27, 2019, when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) delivered a decisive response to Indian aggression, demonstrating the nation’s military preparedness. “Six years ago today, the Pakistan Air Force sent a clear message to the enemy that Pakistan is fully capable of safeguarding its borders,” he said. The Prime Minister lauded the armed…

The Federal Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection has announced the Zakat Nisab for the year 2025, setting the threshold at Rs 179,689. According to an official notification issued to banks, Zakat will be deducted from savings, profit and loss-sharing accounts, and similar deposit accounts if the balance equals or exceeds the prescribed Nisab on the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH. However, current accounts will remain exempt from Zakat deductions. As per the letter, Zakat deduction will take place on March 1 or 2, depending on the commencement of Ramadan, which is expected to begin on March 2,…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday to sign a preliminary agreement on Ukraine’s mineral resources. While Zelensky has welcomed the minerals deal, he has also insisted that any economic partnership must be accompanied by US security guarantees to deter renewed Russian aggression. However, Trump has ruled out any commitments “beyond… very much,” stating that Europe should take on greater responsibility for Ukraine’s security. In a meeting with his cabinet on Wednesday, Trump said the presence of American workers extracting rare earth metals in Ukraine would provide “automatic security” to Kyiv.…

On the sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort, the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Services Chiefs paid tribute to the unwavering courage, professionalism, and sacrifices of Pakistan’s Armed Forces. In a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday, the military leadership reiterated their firm commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while continuing efforts to maintain regional stability. Launched on February 27, 2019, Operation Swift Retort was Pakistan’s decisive response to India’s violation of its airspace, following heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. The military’s swift retaliation not only reinforced Pakistan’s defensive capabilities but…

Former US president Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from the European Union, alleging that the bloc was established to harm American economic interests. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Trump reiterated his long-standing grievances about trade imbalances, asserting that the US receives little in return for its openness to European goods. “It’ll be 25 percent, generally speaking,” he told reporters. “And that’ll be on cars and all other things.” Trump further claimed that the EU “does not accept US cars and farm products” while the US continues to accommodate European exports.…

YouTube has announced a plan to improve the quality of mid-roll ads starting on May 12, 2025. The company will move ads, which could be considered interruptive by viewers, to more “natural break points” in videos. Ads that appear in the middle of a sentence or action scene will be relocated to less intrusive moments, such as pauses or transitions, in order to make them less disruptive to the viewer’s experience. Along with this change, YouTube will update older videos released before February 24, 2025, with automatic ad slots placed at natural break points on videos that have manually placed…

Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari has been honoured with an Award of Recognition at the UK Parliament, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. The event was organized by the British Asian Society and Samara Events UK. Moment of pride for Pakistan The legendary Udaari actress expressed her joy and gratitude on Instagram, sharing a picture from the event with the caption, “So happy to receive the honour at British Parliament today! Thank you, God.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bushra Bashir (@ansari.bushra) The ceremony, hosted by MP Yasmin Qureshi, was attended by prominent figures…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production (E&P) company, in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan and strategic partners, is set to organize the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) on April 8-9, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad. The forum will serve as a premier platform for global stakeholders to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s emerging minerals sector and unlock the country’s vast mineral potential. Under the patronage of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), OGDCL is at the forefront of this…