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SBP issues guidelines to ensure cyber security

KARACHI: In wake of the recent ATM skimming incident, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday directed banks to develop infrastructure for EMV (Europay Mastercard Visa) Compliance and issue cards under it by June 30, 2018 to enhance cybersecurity. In a press release issued by the SBP, it said: ?It would be pertinent to mention here that debit cards with a magnetic strip on its back ? that stores customer?s account details are particularly vulnerable to skimming and cloning,? adding, ?deb
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Joint security committee formed to protect KP's educational institutes

Security forces and rescue officials at the Agriculture Training Institute after the attack. Photo: Reuters/File PESHAWAR: A joint security committee has been formed for the protection of educational institutes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.  The committee will include members of the police and provincial education department. On the morning of December 1, terrorists attacked the student hostel inside the Directorate of Agriculture Extension on University Road in Peshawar. Nine people were martyred a
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Second polio case in three months confirmed in Karachi

Polio vaccine/AFP file photo KARACHI: The city witnessed its second case of polio within a span of three months, the latest victim being a five-month-old infant who has been diagnosed with the virus. Five-month-old boy Zaibullah, son of Ghulam Sakhi, a resident of UC-4 Gadap Town, had been administered with anti-polio drops during a past campaign. However, his routine immunisation had not been completed, officials said. Just over three months ago, the metropolis reported its first polio case
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Obama trumps Trump in Twitter Top 10 of 2017

SAN FRANSISCO: US President Donald Trump is perhaps the world's most famous Twitter user, but the most popular post of 2017 was from... Barack Obama. Three tweets by the former US leader made it onto Twitter's Top 10 list of retweeted messages for this year but there were none from Trump despite his prolific use of the platform. Trump was, however, the elected leader most tweeted about, Twitter said. A tweet racking up the most "likes," about 4.6 million as of Tuesday, came from Obama's pers
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PTI submits resolution for Rana Sanaullah?s resignation in Punjab Assembly

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah. Photo: File  LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Dr Murad submitted on Wednesday a resolution seeking the resignation of Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah in the provincial assembly. The resolution states that according to the Model Town inquiry report, the planning of the 2014 incident was done under the supervision of Sanaullah. PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a tweet on Wednesday said that after the release of the Justice Ali Najafi commission re
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World prepares for expected US move to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital

East Jerusalem was annexed by Israel during the 1967 war. Photo: File  BEIJING: With US President Donald Trump expected to announce at 11pm PST today the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the world is preparing for the potential negative fallout of the move.  China warned on Wednesday that Trump's plan to recognise Jerusalem could fuel tensions in the region. "We are concerned about the possible escalation of tensions," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular news bri
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Babies' brains at risk from toxic pollution: UN

India topped the list of countries with babies at risk, followed by China NEW DELHI: As New Delhi and other major cities hit new toxic smog peaks, the United Nations sounded the alarm Wednesday over the damage that pollution is doing to babies´ developing brains. The UN´s children´s agency, UNICEF, said Asia accounts for more than 16 million of the world´s 17 million infants aged under one year living in areas with severe pollution -- at least six times more than safe levels. India topped the
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Ed Sheeran rules Spotify in 2017

Ed Sheeran, 26, has seized on the rapid growth of streaming during his rise to pop fame. Photo: AFP English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran dominated Spotify in 2017, with his latest album "Divide" played 3.1 billion times worldwide, the leading streaming service said Tuesday. The ginger-haired pop guitarist was streamed more than any other artist in the year so far ? not a surprise, considering his song "Shape of You," the fourth track on "Divide," reigns as Spotify's most streamed song ever. De
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Martyrdom anniversary of Major Shabbir Sharif observed today

KARACHI: The 46th martyrdom anniversary of 1971 war hero Major Shabbir Sharif is being observed today (Wednesday). Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed was awarded Nishan-e-Haider for his valour and bravery during the 1971 war. He also received a Sitara-e-Jurrat in 1965 Sword of Honor from Kakul Academy. Major Shabbir Sharif Shaheed. Photo: courtesy Pakistan Army website  Born on April 29, 1943, in Kunjah, Gujrat District, Major Shabbir Sharif is the brother of the former chief of army staff Raheel
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Senior Iraqi defence ministry official meets COAS

The meeting's photo released by ISPR.  RAWALPINDI: General Secretary Iraq's Ministry of Defence Lieutenant General Muhammad Jawad Khadum Al-Abadi called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at the General Headquarters on Wednesday. According to a statement of the Inter Services Public Relations, matters of professional interest and regional security situation were discussed during the meeting.
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FIA appeal hearing against Shoaib Shaikh's bail adjourned

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday adjourned an appeal hearing by the FIA against Shoaib Shaikh and others involved in a multi-million dollar global scam that brought disrepute to Pakistan's IT industry and the country as a whole.  The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had appealed against Shoaib Shaikh, CEO and chairman of Axact, being granted bail by a District and Sessions Judge who had admitted before an inquiry panel to have taken a bribe to release Shaikh.  The Axact scand
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Tokyo, other Asian stocks drop on Jerusalem worries

Sentiment worsened as other Asian stocks also dropped on news that Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel´s capital TOKYO: Tokyo´s benchmark stock index closed nearly two percent lower on Wednesday as investors stepped up selling on news that US President Donald Trump will recognise Jerusalem as Israel´s capital. The key Nikkei 225 index fell 1.97 percent, or 445.34 points, to 22,177.04, suffering the biggest point loss this year. The broader Topix index was down 1.43 percent, or 25.55 points
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Punjab CM, law minister should resign for killing Pakistanis: Imran Khan

Police clash with PAT workers during the Model Town incident. Photo: File  ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan called on Wednesday for the resignation of Punjab's chief minister and law minister over the 2014 Model Town incident.  In a tweet, the PTI chief said that after the release of the Justice Ali Najafi judicial commission report, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Law Minister Rana Sanaullah should "immediately resign for [the] killing of Pakistani citizen
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Judiciary, institutions hold different criteria for Sindh and Punjab, says Khursheed Shah

Opposition Leader Syed Khursheed Shah. Photo:File ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader Syed Khursheed Shah said on Wednesday that judiciary and institutions hold different criteria and principles of justice for Sindh and Punjab. Shah said that there have been no arrests of Sharif family, neither their names have been put in the Exit Control List despite serious graft cases against them, adding that former Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon voluntarily presented himself before the court but he i
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Chinese state media tells readers how to survive a nuclear attack

BEIJING: The official state-run newspaper in northeastern China?s Jilin city, near the border with North Korea, on Wednesday published a page of ?common sense? advice on how readers can protect themselves from a nuclear weapons attack or explosion. China has voiced grave concern over North Korea?s nuclear and missiles programme, as well as calling on the United States and South Korea to stop provoking Pyongyang. US bombers will fly over the Korean peninsula on Wednesday as part of a large-sca
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Modi government hampering Pakistan-India ties: Khawaja Asif

Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif while speaking to Imran Garda on The Newsmakers. Photo: TRT world ISTANBUL: Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif remarked that the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hampering the relations between Pakistan and India. ?We would like to have a good relationship with the Indians, but I don't think there is a chance of any improvement for relationship with the present religious extremist government in Delhi,? he said while speaking to Imran Garda on The New
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan reaches Lahore

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/4f7b48bdffee1a8838b4465762ea607b.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDY6NTU6NTYgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1nUkdEZGRrWVd2ei90RVVSQ3RuUlRRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] LAHORE: London Mayor Sadiq Khan reached Pakistan on Wednesday on a goodwill visit to promote his 'London is Open' campaign. He entered Pakistan from India via the Wagah Border Crossing.  Khan was received on
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Hazlewood, Starc strike as Australia beat England in second Ashes Test

Mitchell Starc finished with a five-wicket haul, Australia v England, 2nd Test, Adelaide, December 6, 2017/Getty Images ADELAIDE: Josh Hazlewood snuffed out England´s hopes of a remarkable second Ashes test triumph with two wickets in the first 16 balls of the final day as Australia wrapped up a 120-run victory in brilliant sunshine at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. England, with six wickets in hand, needed 178 runs to win the maiden day-night Ashes test and level the series at 1-1 but fell well s
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Strong winds to continue in Karachi as cold intensifies countrywide

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/7e8401787e4e2a5cfc37db8903792455.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9MTIvNi8yMDE3IDY6MzI6NTUgQU0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT1OVUpDTmpQVUhTZ21xKzA1Rkg0VUV3PT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] KARACHI: Strong winds are expected to continue in the city and other plain areas of Sindh, as the weakening Cyclone Ockhi shows its i
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'Shawshank' star Tim Robbins's real-life prison revolution

Tim Robbins. Photo: AFP With an acclaimed starring role in "The Shawshank Redemption" and an Oscar nomination for directing "Dead Man Walking," Tim Robbins owes many of his career highlights to the prison system. But the 59-year-old Hollywood star's interest in criminal justice and the incarcerated extends far beyond his efforts to win critical approval or awards. Over a decade, Robbins has made a dramatic dent in reoffending rates among Californian prisoners taking part in a drama program tha
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Comedian John Oliver confronts Dustin Hoffman about sexual harassment claim

Dustin Hoffman (left) and John Oliver. Photo: File  NEW YORK: Comedian John Oliver confronted Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman on stage about a sexual harassment accusation, offering an audience in New York on Monday a rare glimpse of a powerful man facing live questions about such an allegation. Hoffman is among a number of rich and famous men who have been accused of sexual misconduct since October when Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual assault. Hoffman?s accuser, A
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De Villiers, Steyn set for Test return

De Villiers and Steyn have both been out of Test action for more than a year JOHANNESBURG: AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn will both have a dress rehearsal for an expected return to Test cricket when they play for a South African Invitation XI against Zimbabwe later this month. The teams will meet in a day-night match in Paarl from December 20 to 22 in Zimbabwe´s only warm-up match before South Africa stages its first day-night Test, a one-off match in Port Elizabeth from December 26 to 29. Bats
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Bitcoin surges above $12,000 to record high on relentless demand

A copy of bitcoin standing on PC motherboard is seen in this illustration picture, October 26, 2017. Photo: Reuters   TOKYO: Bitcoin extended its eye-popping rally on Wednesday, breaking above $12,000 to a record high despite questions about the cryptocurrency?s real value and worries about a dangerous bubble. Bitcoin received a boost after Friday?s announcement by the main US derivatives regulator that it would allow CME Group Inc and CBOE Global Markets to list bitcoin futures contracts. Th
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Teenage debutant Mujeeb helps Afghanistan rout Ireland

Mujeeb Zadran in his delivery stride, Afghanistan v Ireland, 1st ODI, Sharjah, December 5, 2017/AFP SHARJAH: Off-spinner Mujeeb Zadran became the first international male cricketer born in the 21st century as his four wickets helped Afghanistan thrash Ireland by 138 runs in the first one-day international in Sharjah on Tuesday. Born on March 28, 2001, the 16-year-old´s 4-24 were the joint-best figures for an Afghanistan bowler on ODI debut as Ireland were bowled out for only 100 in pursuit of 2
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Sharjeel Khan seeks justice from PM over spot-fixing punishment

Sharjeel Khan in action for Islamabad United/File photo LAHORE: Spot-fixing convict Sharjeel Khan has sought justice from Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi claiming that injustice has been done to him in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) spot-fixing case and he wants a fair trial. Talking to the reporters here, Sharjeel vowed that he would fight all allegations levelled against him. "I want to meet Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi so that I may clear myself on all matters," he
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