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ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : The Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) hosted a two-day international workshop on the “Cybersecurity Landscape in OIC Countries: Issues and Prospects” at its headquarters in Islamabad. The workshop, which began on Tuesday, was jointly organized by COMSTECH and Huawei Technologies Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., focusing on addressing the critical challenges and opportunities in the realm of cybersecurity across the OIC member countries. The event attracted a distinguished lineup of cybersecurity experts from various OIC nations, including Mr. Fazlan Abdullah, Acting Head of the Pre-Emptive Technology &…

ISLAMABAD  : The seminar titled “10 Years of CPEC: Success, Opportunities, and Challenges,” organized by the Asian Institute of Eco-civilisation Research and Development (AIERD), highlighted the transformative impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Pakistan’s economy. Shi Yuanqiang, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Chinese Embassy, revealed that CPEC has attracted $25 billion in direct investment and significantly enhanced Pakistan’s energy capacity, infrastructure, and connectivity. Jamil Qureshi of the SIFC emphasized the importance of industrial ecosystems and Special Economic Zones (SEZs), while AIERD Chairman Zahid Latif Khan proposed innovative financial tools like CPEC bonds to deepen financial markets. Speakers stressed…

Ministry of Religious Affairs has said that Tuesday (today) is the last date for submission of Hajj applications in banks. The ministry said that all applications received by today will be considered successful on a first-come, first-served basis. The Ministry also gave instructions to deposit the second installment of Hajj dues from 19th to 27th of this month in designated banks. It has directed pilgrims to download the mobile app “Pak Hajj” on their smartphones for guidance and information

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline at the start of trading on Tuesday, with the KSE-100 Index dropping by 867 points. The index, which had recently reached a historic high of 116,000 points, now stands at 115,302 points. Market analysts attribute the downturn to investors’ profit-taking after the record-breaking rally and concerns over global economic trends. This significant drop has dampened investor confidence, although trading volumes remain steady. Economic experts suggest monitoring upcoming policy decisions and international market developments, which are likely to impact market stability in the days ahead.

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has firmly entrenched itself as one of the most successful Indian films in recent years, with box office collections continuing to soar. Released on December 5, the film has broken multiple records, both in India and internationally, and shows no signs of slowing down as it approaches its second week in theaters. As of Tuesday, reports from Indian Express and Sacnilk reveal that Pushpa 2 has crossed the impressive Rs 900 crore net mark at the domestic box office. Despite a slight dip in collections on its 12th day, the film’s overall performance remains exceptional. On Monday, the…

Two policemen were martyred and three others injured in a terrorist attack on a police check-post in the Chakesar area of District Shangla, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Tuesday, police sources confirmed. The martyred officers have been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hassan Khan and Constable Nisar Khan. The three injured personnel, identified as Muharrar Arshad Khan, Constable Arshad Khan, and Constable Rifat, were immediately transferred to a hospital in Battagram for medical treatment. According to police, a group of militants ambushed the police post in Chakesar, targeting the officers on duty. The attack is believed to be part of a growing…

The Supreme Council of the Ittehad-e-Tanazeem Madaris Diniya met in Islamabad on Monday to discuss critical issues surrounding the legislation for the madressas registration and their implications for seminaries in Pakistan. The council, comprising prominent religious scholars and leaders, unanimously passed a resolution demanding the immediate issuance of a gazette notification for the amended Societies Registration Act. Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, Mufti Muneebur Rehman, Mufti Taqi Usmani, and Maulana Fazlur Rehman emphasized the importance of resolving the matter in a constitutional and peaceful manner. Mufti Muneeb highlighted that the amendment bill had been passed by parliament…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released updated statistics on social media usage in the country, revealing the number of active users on popular platforms as of January 2024. According to the data, Pakistan has 60.4 million Facebook users, with a significant male dominance — 77% of the users are male, while 24% are female. On YouTube, the number of users stands at 71.7 million, with 72% male users and 28% female users, reflecting the platform’s wide reach across the country. TikTok, another highly popular platform, recorded 54.4 million users. Here too, male users dominate, comprising 78% of the user…

The Punjab Assembly has passed a bill, which significantly revises the salaries of public representatives, following a majority vote in the assembly session. The bill, presented by Punjab’s Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, brings considerable pay hikes for members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs) and other provincial officials. Under the newly approved bill, the salary of MPAs has been raised from Rs76,000 to Rs400,000. The salaries of provincial ministers will increase from Rs180,000 to Rs960,000, while the salary of the speaker of the Punjab Assembly will rise from Rs125,000 to Rs950,000. The deputy speaker’s salary will be increased from Rs120,000…

Punjabi music sensation and actor Diljit Dosanjh has taken a firm stand against the poor state of concert infrastructure in India, vowing not to perform in the country until the issue is resolved.  During his electrifying performance in Chandigarh on Saturday night, Dosanjh paused to address the critical matter. A clip of his speech went viral on social media, capturing the star’s candid plea to authorities. Speaking in Punjabi, Diljit stated, “India lacks the proper infrastructure for live shows. This is a huge revenue-generating sector that provides livelihoods to many. Authorities need to focus on improving this space.” The…