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Security forces killed 19 militants in three separate operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) on September 9 and 10, the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday. “On September 9-10, nineteen Khwarij belonging to Indian proxy, Fitna al Khwarij were sent to hell in three separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province,” read the statement. “Fitna al-Khwarij” is the state’s term for militants affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Later, it labelled Balochistan-based terror organisations as “Fitna-al-Hindustan” to underscore its claim of India’s involvement in terrorism and destabilising activities within Pakistan. Read: Locals in Balochistan helping identify terrorists: DG ISPR Security…
An Adobe sign hangs along Main Street during the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 27, 2025 in Park City, Utah. David Becker | Getty ImagesAdobe reported fiscal third-quarter results that topped analysts’ estimates. The design software maker’s shares rose in extended trading.Here’s how the company did in comparison with LSEG consensus:Earnings per share: $5.31 adjusted vs. $5.18 expectedRevenue: $5.99 billion vs. $5.91 billion expectedRevenue in the quarter ended Aug. 29 increased 11% from $5.41 billion a year earlier, Adobe said in a statement. Net income rose to $1.77 billion, or $4.18 per share, from $1.68 billion, or $3.76 per share,…
An aerial drone photo shows villagers picking water chestnuts in Suchen Town of Hailing District in Taizhou City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Sept. 10, 2025. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)A drone photo shows farmers harvesting rice in Shitan Township of Hengdong County in Hengyang City, central China’s Hunan Province, Sept. 11, 2025. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)An aerial drone photo shows harvester working in a field in Wangcao Town of Suiyang County, southwest China’s Guizhou Province, Sept. 11, 2025. (Photo by Li Qianyong/Xinhua)A drone photo shows harvesters working in a farm under Beidahuang Group in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, Sept. 10, 2025.…
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) decision to disengage from the parliamentary process expanded to the Senate this week, as party-backed senators began resigning from standing committees in line with directives issued by party founder Imran Khan. Following the departure of several PTI lawmakers from National Assembly committees last week, Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi confirmed his resignation from five key Senate standing committees, including Commerce, Industries and Production, Education, Energy, and Inter-Provincial Coordination. Speaking on the decision, Senator Afridi stated that he was stepping down on the instructions of the party’s founder. “I am relinquishing my committee memberships in compliance with the…
Amazon suspended a software engineer who protested the company’s work with the Israeli government, CNBC has confirmed.Ahmed Shahrour, a Palestinian engineer who works for Amazon’s Whole Foods business and is based in Seattle, was informed Monday morning that he was being suspended with pay “until further notice” after he posted messages on Slack criticizing the company’s ties to Israel.”It has come to Amazon’s attention that a post you made in multiple internal company Slack channels may violate multiple policies,” an Amazon human resources representative wrote in a message, which was viewed by CNBC. The company said in the message that…
The robots which won awards at the World Humanoid Robot Games are exhibited at the sports services exhibition area of the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 11, 2025. The 2025 CIFTIS opened in Beijing on Wednesday, themed “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services.” (Xinhua/Li Xin)Visitors watch a humanoid robot doing exercise at the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 11, 2025. The 2025 CIFTIS opened in Beijing on Wednesday, themed “Embrace Intelligent Technologies, Empower Trade in Services.” (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)Visitors experience…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Senator Musadik Malik announced on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had directed to prepare a comprehensive 300-day implementation plan within 15 days to address the mounting challenges of climate change, including the risks posed by monsoon rains and accelerated glacial melting. The directives came a day after PM Shehbaz declared a climate and agricultural emergency in view of the ongoing monsoon rains and flood situation across the country. Speaking at a press conference flanked by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, the minister said the…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella departs following a meeting of the White House Task Force on AI Education in the East Room of the White House in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.Eric Lee | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees in a meeting on Thursday that the company has work to do to smooth relations with employees after announcing several rounds of layoffs and a mandated partial return to in-person work.In the meeting that was held online, an employee asked executives to speak about a perceived lack of empathy in the company’s culture as of late and steps…
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s “unparalleled leadership and selfless struggle” in securing dignity and independence for Pakistanis. On his 77th death anniversary, the day was observed with prayers, tributes, and a renewed pledge to uphold his principles of unity, faith, and discipline. Ceremonies were held across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), where social and civil society forums recalled Jinnah’s leadership in uniting Muslims of the subcontinent under the All-India Muslim League and securing a separate homeland. The Government of Pakistan’s official X handle also shared a tribute,…
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella (L), speaks with OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman, who joined by video during the Microsoft Build 2025, conference in Seattle, Washington on May 19, 2025. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty ImagesOpenAI on Thursday said its nonprofit parent will continue to have oversight over the company and will own an equity stake of more than $100 billion.The artificial intelligence startup, recently valued at $500 billion, said this structure will make the nonprofit “one of the most well-resourced philanthropic organizations in the world,” and will allow the company to continue to raise…