More than 400 Israelis, mostly Arabs, arrested in Israel’s online crackdown: Report
Human rights groups raise alarm as hundreds arrested for posts deemed as supporting Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Imran Khan Distances Himself from Arrested Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hamid
On August 12, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced the arrest of the former ISI chief, stating he was detained over allegations of land grabbing and stealing valuables from the owner of a private housing society.
Olympic gender scandal boxer sues Musk
Prosecutors reportedly said on Wednesday that the X (formerly Twitter) owner was named in the criminal complaint, along with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
Iran tried to hack Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns – Google
The tech giant says it disrupted a phishing operation by a hacking unit linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, health authorities say
The World Health Organisation has declare recent outbreak of the disease as a public health emergency of international concern after a new variant of the virus has been identified.
Pakistan’s internet firewall could cost economy $300 million, association says
Islamabad is implementing an internet firewall to monitor and regulate content and social media platforms, according local media reports. The government denies the use of the firewall for censorship.
Rejected offers to leave Pakistan after Tokyo Olympics: Arshad Nadeem
Nadeem asserted that he “loves the soil of Pakistan and will only train in Pakistan.”
Three More Retired Officers Detained Following Gen Faiz Hamid’s Arrest
The ISPR clarified that these retired officers were arrested due to actions that were detrimental to military discipline.
Maryam Nawaz criticized for Times Square ad amid Pakistan’s internet woes
The disgruntled netizens questioned the rationale of running an expensive ad at Times Square when internet service and speed disruptions have been reported nationwide in the past few days.
Taylor Swift set for emotional London return after terror threat
The community of Swift fans, who have flocked to stadiums around the world to see the 3 1/2-hour shows on her Eras Tour and sing along with songs they know by heart, have been shaken in recent days.
Kolkata doctor case: Protests escalate in India over gruesome rape of doctor
The 31-year-old doctor was found dead on Friday. Police said she had been raped and murdered and a police volunteer was subsequently arrested in connection with the crime.
Germany defends Israeli massacre at Gaza in schools
The deadly airstrike on displaced Palestinians was self-defense from Hamas, Berlin has said