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Punjab police ordered to first launch traffic awareness program, proceed with action if violation repeated Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Justice Aalia Neelum, has ordered Inspector General Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, to immediately halt the arrest of underage drivers for traffic violations. Justice Neelum said that before taking punitive action, police must launch an awareness campaign to educate families about traffic laws. She also directed that minors found riding a motorcycle or car for the first time should be let off with a warning. If the violation is repeated, however, police may proceed in accordance with the law,…

A man makes coffee at the African Coffee Park in western Ugandan district of Ntungamo on Nov. 28, 2025. (Photo by Ronald Ssekandi/Xinhua)KAMPALA, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods is expected to significantly boost Uganda’s coffee exports and raise household incomes, a leading Ugandan coffee entrepreneur has told Xinhua.Nelson Tugume, chief executive officer of Inspire Africa Group, which owns the African Coffee Park in Uganda’s western district of Ntungamo, said that China’s new policy offers a far more conducive business environment compared with markets that continue to impose high tariffs on African products.Effective from Dec.…

Terrorists were involved in multiple attacks on security forces, LEAs and target killings of civilians, says military Security forces killed seven terrorists linked to the India-backed ‘Fitna al-Khawarij’ in two separate engagements in North Waziristan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), an intelligence-based operation was carried out in the Mir Ali area on December 1 after reports of the presence of Khawarij. “During the conduct of the operation, own troops effectively engaged the Khawarij location and, after an intense exchange of fire, six Khawarij were sent to hell,” the statement…

CrowdStrike on Tuesday evening reported better-than-expected fiscal 2026 third-quarter results and forward guidance. The numbers, however, were not enough to power shares higher, given their roughly 24% advance since the cybersecurity company’s fiscal second-quarter print back in late August. That said, the latest beat and raise should help solidify recent stock gains and set the stage for further upside next year. Revenue in fiscal Q3 increased 22% year over year to $1.23 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $1.22 billion, compiled by market data provider LSEG. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased to 96 cents in the three months ending…

Guests attend the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 2, 2025. The Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened on Tuesday in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, drawing over 300 government officials and representatives from financial institutions, think tanks and the private sector to discuss promoting trade and investment across the region. The two-day forum, themed “Unlocking Connectivity and Investment in Central Asia,” brought together Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. Discussions focused on trade, transport, energy and digital connectivity in the region. (Xinhua/Zhou Shengbin)URUMQI,…

22 of the identified accounts are operated by Fitna al-Khawarij, reveal security sources Pakistani security agencies have traced 33 social media accounts allegedly involved in a sustained anti-Pakistan propaganda campaign originating from Afghanistan, India and Central Asian countries, according to security sources. Investigators say the accounts have been actively spreading what they describe as false, hostile and inflammatory content against Pakistan and its state institutions. Sources said 22 of the identified accounts are operated by individuals associated with Fitna al-Khawarij, a term the state uses to refer to terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan while the remaining 11 are…

Amazon Web Services’ two-track approach to artificial intelligence came into better focus Tuesday as the world’s biggest cloud pushed forward with its own custom chips and got closer to Nvidia . During Amazon ‘s annual AWS Re:Invent 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman unveiled Trainium3 — the latest version of the company’s in-house custom chip. It has four times more compute performance, energy efficiency, and memory bandwidth than previous generations. AWS said that early results of customers testing Trainium3 are reducing AI training and inference costs by up to 50%. Custom chips, like Trainium, are…

U.S. President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 2, 2025. Brian Snyder | ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is terminating all documents, including pardons, that he said his predecessor Joe Biden had signed using an autopen.The autopen is a device used to replicate a person’s signature with precision, typically for high-volume or ceremonial documents. It has been employed by presidents of both major parties to sign letters and proclamations.Trump and his supporters have made a variety of unfounded claims that Biden’s use of the device while president invalidated…

The bill also introduces heavier penalties for violations, including fines, licence suspension and cancellationPunjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan The Punjab government has approved new legislation to create a dedicated Mines and Minerals Force aimed at curbing illegal mining and modernising regulation of the sector, according to Express News. The Punjab Assembly’s standing committee has cleared the Mines and Minerals Bill 2025 on Tuesday, paving the way for its presentation before the full House. Officials said the bill seeks to establish a “transparent and modern system” in the mining sector and to create a favourable environment for…

Marvell Technology Group Ltd. headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on Sept. 6, 2024.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSemiconductor company Marvell on Tuesday announced that it will acquire Celestial AI for at least $3.25 billion in cash and stock.The purchase price could increase to $5.5 billion if Celestial hits revenue milestones, Marvell said. Marvell shares rose 13% in extended trading Tuesday as the company reported third-quarter earnings that beat expectations and said on the earnings call that it expected data center revenue to rise 25% next year. The deal is an aggressive move for Marvell to acquire complimentary technology…