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The Balochistan government on Thursday announced head money for nine highly wanted female militants affiliated with the Fitna Al Hindustan terror group. According to Babar Yousafzai, adviser to the Balochistan interior minister on media affairs, rewards ranging from Rs1 million to Rs1.5 million will be offered for credible information leading to the arrest of nine highly wanted female terrorists. He said the identities of people providing information or helping authorities identify the suspects would be kept strictly confidential. Yousafzai said the wanted women were from Gwadar, Jiwani and Turbat and…

Rising tuition costs, growing competition in the job market and rapid technological change are prompting more US college students to assess the financial return of their degrees and prioritise education that can lead to well-paying careers. John Friedman, a professor of economics and international and public affairs at Brown University, said universities should place greater emphasis on career outcomes and help students translate their education into economic opportunities, a report in TIME magazine said. “There are a lot of people who really do want to get career advancement, to get…

Pakistan on Thursday dismissed as baseless reports linking Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir’s recent visit to Iran with the United States, saying the trip was aimed at advancing Pakistan’s mediation efforts and promoting a peaceful resolution to regional tensions. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said that Field Marshal Asim Munir visited Iran on August 24 and held detailed discussions with Iranian officials on reducing tensions in the region and finding solutions to the crisis through…

An inquiry committee investigating the deadly fire incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital has expanded the scope of its probe, with statements from more than 30 hospital employees recorded so far, sources said. According to the sources, the committee has recorded statements from staff working in various departments of PIMS and conducted detailed questioning of health management personnel. Written statements have also been sought from employees concerned, they added. The committee has reviewed CCTV footage from cameras installed across the hospital, while other records and evidence…

Uzma Khan, sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, has filed another application before the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing of her contempt of court petition, sources said on Thursday. In the application, Uzma Khan said that Imran Khan’s health was deteriorating in jail and that his health and safety were matters of utmost importance. She urged the Supreme Court to order the transfer of PTI’s founder from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical examination and treatment. The application contends that Imran Khan was taken to PIMS hospital…

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola compared the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system to the flip of a coin ​on Tuesday and said his side must play ‌well enough to avoid any impact from decisions that go against them. VAR has been under renewed scrutiny this week after West Ham United’s ​late equaliser against Premier League leaders Arsenal was ​disallowed, a decision that could prove crucial in ⁠the title race. “The only thing we can do is ​do it (perform) better, that is only in your control,” Guardiola ​told reporters ahead…

Shocking details have emerged about alleged drug trafficker Anmol, also known as Pinky, after her recent arrest. According to authorities, Anmol’s drug network spanned multiple cities, including Karachi, while she was based in Lahore. Sources said Pinky ran her cocaine network from Lahore, while the Lahore police remained unaware of her activities until an intelligence agency tracked her down. The agency reportedly apprehended Pinky a few days ago in the Nawab Town area of Lahore. Using WhatsApp activity and locator tools, authorities traced her movements and subsequently handed her over…

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck areas near Iran’s capital, Tehran, and Mazandaran province, triggering panic among residents as multiple tremors were reported overnight. According to Iranian media and the country’s seismological centre, the quake struck near the Mosha Fault, one of Iran’s most active seismic zones. The earthquake’s depth was reported between 8 and 10 kilometres. Residents in several areas rushed out of homes and buildings following the tremors, though authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Iranian media reported that several earthquakes were felt in…

European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks ​in the euro area to quickly prepare ‌for potential cyberattacks launched with the help of Anthropic’s Mythos AI model or similar tools. Elderson, who is Vice ​Chair of the ECB’s bank supervision arm, ​said in an interview in the ECB publication ⁠Supervision Newsletter that euro area banks currently ​do not have access to Mythos. “Lack of access ​is not an excuse for inaction. On the contrary, it makes it even more critical that banks step up ​and act now,”…