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New rules for schools, offices & markets as govt okays smart lockdown amid rising fuel prices: reports

The federal government has decided to impose a smart lockdown in the wake of rising petroleum prices, a private media outlet reported Tuesday. According to reports, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting where officials reviewed several proposals related to the plan. Reports quoting sources close to the discussions said that the government has […] The post New rules for schools, offices & markets as govt okays smart lockdown amid rising fuel prices: reports appeared first on The Cu

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Saudi Arabia sought Israeli intelligence support against Houthis: report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) sought intelligence assistance from Israel to prevent the Houthis from blocking the Bab al-Mandab Strait, an Israeli newspaper has claimed. According to the report, bin Salman sought assistance from Israel and other Gulf countries through direct contacts, as well as indirectly through the United States (US) Central Command […] The post Saudi Arabia sought Israeli intelligence support against Houthis: report appeared first on The Current.

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Trump calls AI risks ‘a hoax’, says only guardrail needed is a ‘strong’ president

President of United States (US) Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over Artificial Intelligence (AI) taking control or causing harm to humanity as a “hoax” in a series of social media posts, accusing those seeking limits on the technology of being part of a “SICK conspiracy” against AI and data centres. Tech leaders including Anthropic CEO […] The post Trump calls AI risks ‘a hoax’, says only guardrail needed is a ‘strong’ president appeared first on The Current.

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Rickshaw driver wanted in Gujranwala child sexual abuse case killed in shootout with police

A rickshaw driver wanted in connection with the repeated sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl with special needs was killed in an alleged police encounter in Gujranwala. According to the police, the suspect identified as Rasheed, was killed by gunfire from his own accomplice while allegedly attempting to flee during an exchange of fire with […] The post Rickshaw driver wanted in Gujranwala child sexual abuse case killed in shootout with police appeared first on The Current.

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PTA orders Ufone’s ONIC digital service to cease operations

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) to immediately halt new sales, activations, SIM and eSIM issuance, subscriptions, marketing and commercial operations of its ONIC digital telecom service. According to reports, the authority, in a major regulatory decision, ruled that the service falls within the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) […] The post PTA orders Ufone’s ONIC digital service to cease operations appeared first on The Current.

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Declining interest in medicine reported as MDCAT candidates fall nearly 33 percent in four years

The number of students appearing for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) has dropped by nearly 33 percent in four years, with the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) warning that young people are increasingly losing interest in medicine as a career. Official figures from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) show that MDCAT […] The post Declining interest in medicine reported as MDCAT candidates fall nearly 33 percent in four years appeared first on The Current.

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Mir Raza’s family lost millions before his death, messages reveal

WhatsApp messages exchanged between murdered Karachi entrepreneur Mir Raza Ali and his friend before his death have highlighted the scale of financial losses allegedly suffered by his family, including a claim that his father was defrauded of Rs15 million, according to news reports. The messages, exchanged with Abdullah Bhardey, show the two discussing the family’s […] The post Mir Raza’s family lost millions before his death, messages reveal appeared first on The Current.

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‘How were you recording it?’: Govt, journalists react to CM Afridi’s ‘abduction by Punjab Police’ claim

Allegations surrounding Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sohail Afridi’s alleged abduction in Lahore have drawn scrutiny, with government representatives accusing him of seeking chaos while journalists are questioning how the alleged arrest could have taken place when Afridi was seen sitting inside a police van and recording a video. Speaking to a private […] The post ‘How were you recording it?’: Govt, journalists react to CM Afridi’s ‘abduction by Punjab Police’ claim appeared fi

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Sexual abuse at school: Child rights commission hears parents, Westminster admin as probe continues

The National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC) has completed an in-camera briefing into the alleged harassment of a girl at Westminster School in Rawalpindi. The girl’s parents met NCRC Chairperson Ayesha Raza Farooq and briefed her about the incident. The commission heard the parents and school administration separately due to the high-profile nature […] The post Sexual abuse at school: Child rights commission hears parents, Westminster admin as probe continues appeared first on The Curr

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Rajab Butt apologises for child abuse joke

YouTuber Rajab Butt has issued a public apology after facing severe backlash over an insensitive joke about abused children that went viral on social media. During a live broadcast with Zaid Ali, Rajab commented on Zaid’s flat facial expression, comparing it to the face of a child who has been molested without being paid by […] The post Rajab Butt apologises for child abuse joke appeared first on The Current.

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FIA launches fresh probe into Rs172 billion call centre fraud

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has formed a new nine-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to investigate a Rs172 billion digital fraud and money laundering case involving call centres in Islamabad. As per the details, the investigation dates back to 2025, when authorities traced a network allegedly involved in carrying out fraud through call centres in […] The post FIA launches fresh probe into Rs172 billion call centre fraud appeared first on The Current.

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EU moves to restrict social media, AI chatbots for children under 15

The European Union (EU) is set to propose restricting children under 15 from accessing social media, video-sharing platforms, AI chatbots and online games under a plan aimed at protecting children from online risks. The proposal is part of an EU Kids Act that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU tech chief Henna […] The post EU moves to restrict social media, AI chatbots for children under 15 appeared first on The Current.

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World champion Rumesh Pathirage’s javelins broken on flight back home

Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage’s homecoming after winning the World Athletics Ultimate Championship was marked by an unfortunate setback, with four of his specialised competition javelins damaged during his return flight from Hungary. Pathirage shared pictures of his damaged javelins on his Instagram story with the caption “bad luck.” In another story, he […] The post World champion Rumesh Pathirage’s javelins broken on flight back home appeared first on The Current.

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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders sign pact on right to self-determination

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have declared that “Westminster’s time is coming to an end” as their parties push for greater control over their nations’ constitutional futures. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney, who leads the Scottish National Party (SNP), Wales’ First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of the Plaid Cymru party and […] The post Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders sign pact on right to self-determination appeared first on The Current.

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Passports of KP CM Afridi, PTI leaders blocked on ATC orders

An Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has ordered the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to block the passports of 24 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and lawmakers, including Chief Minister (CM) of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Sohail Afridi and Omar Ayub, in a case registered at Kohsar Police Station. ATC Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain issued the order after police […] The post Passports of KP CM Afridi, PTI leaders blocked on ATC orders appeared first on The Current.

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