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Hollywood and Bollywood groups are lobbying an Indian panel for stricter copyright protection that will prevent artificial intelligence firms from using their intellectual property to train AI models, letters show. AI companies remain at loggerheads with content owners globally and governments are fast developing regulations that lay down rules for the new technology. While Japan gives broad exemptions to AI firms in using copyrighted content, the European Union has stricter rules that allow content owners to opt-out of such use. The movie industry is particularly concerned that AI tools could scrape their copyrighted videos, images and clips online – like…

Australia’s Ashes preparations have suffered a major setback, with captain Pat Cummins still not cleared to bowl just over six weeks out from the series opener in Perth. The star fast bowler is battling a lumbar bone stress issue in his lower back that continues to restrict his return to full fitness. According to media reports, Cummins’ latest scan showed some improvement, but not enough for medical staff to allow him to resume bowling. This has cast serious doubt over his availability for the first Ashes Test starting November 21, and potentially the entire series. Scan results show slow progress…

Pakistan is planning to double its manpower exports to Saudi Arabia following last month’s landmark defense deal between the two countries, according to Arab news. The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and capitalize on Saudi Arabia’s growing labor demands under Vision 2030. According to the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE), Pakistan sent 1.88 million workers to Saudi Arabia between 2020 and 2024 — a 21 percent rise from the 1.56 million recorded between 2015 and 2019. Remittances from the Kingdom also increased from $7.39 billion in 2020 to $8.59 billion in 2024, underscoring the strong and sustained…

Deepfake scams are becoming a serious digital threat in 2025, tricking users with realistic videos and cloned voices to steal data or money. Here’s how to protect your privacy and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic videos, images, or audio that mimic real people. Scammers now use them to impersonate friends, family, or public figures—often asking for urgent financial help or sensitive data. According to a Reuters report, deepfake-related cybercrimes have surged globally, costing businesses and individuals millions in data theft and fraud. How scammers use deepfakes to steal your data 1. Impersonation and Voice…

The ongoing second half-year economic review talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are likely to conclude today, with optimism surrounding the completion of the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) review. However, major differences remain over the release of the much-debated Governance and Corruption Report, officials confirmed. According to officials from the Ministry of Finance, the talks—ongoing since September 25—have been described as “constructive and positive.” The IMF mission is expected to depart today, after which discussions will continue virtually. The government anticipates the IMF board’s approval of the third tranche of the EFF program, along with…

The South Africa cricket team on Wednesday landed in Pakistan to play a two-match Test series. The players arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport and were moved to their hotel amid strict security arrangements. The visiting South African team reached Lahore via a private airline flight. Soon after landing, the players and support staff were escorted to a private hotel under tight security provided by law enforcement agencies. Pakistan has hosted several international teams in recent years as part of its efforts to revive international cricket at home. The arrival of South Africa marks yet another step forward in restoring…

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced a new grading policy for matriculation and intermediate students, following a recent meeting of the Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC). The new system will be implemented from the 2026 examinations for grades 9 and 11, while for grades 10 and 12, it will come into effect from the first annual exams of 2027. Revised grading structure Under the new policy, students will be graded based on performance percentages instead of traditional marks. The revised grading scale is as follows: A++ (Exceptional): 96% to 100% A+ (Outstanding): 91% to 95% A…

The World Bank has warned that Pakistan’s economy may face slower growth and rising inflation following the recent floods that have damaged key crops and disrupted supply chains. In its latest report on Pakistan’s economic outlook, the World Bank projects GDP growth to remain limited to 2.6% in the current fiscal year, well below the government’s 4.2% target. Growth is expected to improve slightly to 3.6% in the next fiscal year if recovery efforts gain momentum. Floods disrupt agriculture and recovery The report highlights that the floods have severely impacted agricultural production in Punjab, with yields dropping by 10%. Major…

Hamas negotiators have sought concrete guarantees that Israel will end its war on Gaza and withdraw all forces from the besieged territory, as the second day of indirect talks wrapped up in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. The discussions, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye, form part of a 20-point proposal put forward by United States President Donald Trump, who said from the White House that there was a “real chance” of a Gaza deal on the second anniversary of the conflict. Senior Qatari and U.S. officials are expected to join the next round of talks on Wednesday,…

First Lady of Pakistan Aseefa Bhutto Zardari praised the compassion and dedication of Chinese doctors for saving the lives of Pakistani children suffering from congenital heart disease during her keynote address at the Mid-Autumn Celebration, “A Shared Beaming Moon, All United Hearts and Hands,” held at the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad. Emphasizing that these humanitarian efforts symbolize the deep friendship between Pakistan and China, she proposed several initiatives, including a bilateral pediatric cardiology partnership, telemedicine network, annual fellowship programme, and a Joint Pakistan-China Centre of Excellence for Pediatric Cardiac Care. Recalling Benazir Bhutto’s vision that health is a basic right,…