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Clients? secret emails compromised in cyber-security attack on Deloitte

Deloitte provides auditing, tax consultancy and cybersecurity advice to banks, multinational companies and government agencies. Photo: Alamy Stock Photo A sophisticated hack has targeted one of the world?s ?big four? accountancy firms ? Deloitte ? it surfaced. Confidential emails and plans of some of the company?s blue-chip clients were compromised in the attack. The cyber-security attack went unnoticed for months, the Guardian reported. Deloitte ? one of the largest private firms in the US
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Imposing emergency was Musharraf's decision: Col (retd) Rahim

ISLAMABAD: The last witness by the prosecution in in the judges' detention case against former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Monday recorded his statement before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). The ATC on Monday resumed hearing of the high-profile case during which prosecution's witness, Colonel (retd) Inamur Rahim, recorded his statement. Rahim, who served as lieutenant colonel at the time of emergency, said Musharraf "misused his uniform in imposing emergency in the country on
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Imran Khan gambles to collect funds for PTI, claims Marriyum Aurangzeb

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/53f96065e66a0f3045c891b35820a57d.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS8yNS8yMDE3IDE6NDI6NTcgUE0maGFzaF92YWx1ZT13a0NJRDV3bUJORzZnR2VEMWpNZjhRPT0mdmFsaWRtaW51dGVzPTYwJmlkPTE= style=center] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairperson Imran Khan gambled to collect funds for his party under the guise of giving advice to
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17 more bodies found as Myanmar unearths mass Hindu graves

YANGON: Searchers on Monday found 17 more bodies in mass graves in Myanmar´s Rakhine state, the government said, a day after the bodies of 28 Hindu villagers were exhumed in what the army says is evidence of a massacre by Muslim Rohingya militants. Northern Rakhine has been ravaged by communal violence since Rohingya insurgents staged deadly raids on police posts on August 25, unleashing an army crackdown that has displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians. The vast majority - more than 430,
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Authorities arrest person with guns near White House

WASHINGTON The US Secret Service arrested a person with firearms near the White House on Sunday morning, the agency said in a statement on Monday. Uniformed Secret Service officers were approached by the person at an intersection close to the White House, the statement said. "The encounter with the individual resulted in Secret Service Officers taking investigative action. The individual was arrested for possession of several firearms," the statement said. No further details were provided.
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Iran says land border with Iraqi Kurdistan remains open

Photo: AFP File TEHRAN: Iran's foreign ministry said Monday that its border with Iraqi Kurdistan remained open despite its independence referendum, reversing an earlier statement. A statement by the ministry said: "The land border between Iran and the Kurdistan region of Iraq is open." "For now, only air borders between Iran and this region are closed," it added. That went against an earlier statement by foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi, who had told reporters: "At the request of the
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PSP, PML-F share similar ideology: Mustafa Kamal

[embed_video1 url=http://stream.jeem.tv/vod/e794bcf4776a174d9a730f297b731ef9.mp4/playlist.m3u8?wmsAuthSign=c2VydmVyX3RpbWU9OS8yNS8yMDE3IDEyOjQ4OjAwIFBNJmhhc2hfdmFsdWU9WDEzS2xJR1ZWWTdxOGp1cHVZQWIvQT09JnZhbGlkbWludXRlcz02MCZpZD0x style=center] KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party and Pakistan Muslim League-Functional share a similar ideology and think along similar lines, PSP chief
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Indian woman burned to death after leaving boyfriend

NEW DELHI: A father and son have been arrested in India for allegedly burning a woman alive over a soured relationship, authorities said Monday. The 18-year-old was beaten by her former boyfriend and his father before being doused in kerosene and set alight in a district of Rajasthan state in western India, police said. "She was attacked by the father-son duo and later burnt alive," local police officer Manish Charan told AFP. He said the woman was returning home when the pair accosted her la
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JI chief oppose Imran Khan's call for early elections

JI Ameer Siraj ul Haq. Photo: File LAHORE: Jamat-e-Islami chief Siraj ul Haq on Monday opposed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf?s demand for early elections. While speaking to journalists after party?s consultative session at Mansoora, he said: ?in case of an early election, the government will say that they were not given the opportunity to complete its tenure otherwise they would have done miracles. We won't let anyone become a political martyr.? Haq added that election should be called after the c
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Arthur sets sight on ?new era? for Pakistan cricket after Misbah, Younis

Mickey Arthur with Sarfraz Ahmed/File photo ABU DHABI: Head coach Mickey Arthur is ready to usher in what he said would be a ?new era? for Pakistan cricket when his team takes on Sri Lanka in the first Test beginning from Thursday. The upcoming Test would be the first one for Pakistan after the retirement of the legendary duo of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan, both of whom bid farewell to international cricket in the series against West Indies in May this year. ?A new era is about to begin for
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Defamation suit: Lahore court gives Imran last chance to submit reply

LAHORE: A civil court extended the date on Monday for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan to submit response in the Rs10 billion defamation suit filed by Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif. Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif had filed a suit through his counsel, Mustafa Ramday, against Imran for alleging he was offered Rs10 billion by a close associate of the chief minister to drop Panama case against former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Imran?s lawyer Babar Awan submitted advocat
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US-led strikes killed 84 civilians near Syria's Raqa: HRW

Human Rights Watch says civilians were killed in a March air strike by the US-led coalition on a bakery in the Syrian town of Tabqa, shown here in September 2017-AFP  BEIRUT: US-led coalition strikes near the Daesh?s Syrian stronghold Raqa in March killed at least 84 civilians, including dozens of children, Human Rights Watch alleged Monday. The group said the strikes hit two sites: a school housing displaced families in the town of Mansourah, and a market and bakery in the town of Tabqa. It s
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Baldia factory fire case: Rangers want MQM?s Rauf Siddiqui included as suspect

MQM's Rauf Siddiqui. Photo: File  KARACHI: Sindh Rangers on Monday submitted a request in an Anti-Terrorism Court to name Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Rauf Siddiqui as a suspect in the Baldia factory fire case. Sindh Rangers said that it is important to investigate the MQM leader as the prime suspect of the case, Rehman Bhola, had disclosed his involvement in the incident. Sajid Mehboob, the Rangers prosecutor, maintained that Siddiqui?s name also surfaced in the Joint Investigation
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World's ?heaviest? woman dies in Abu Dhabi

Eman Abdul Atti Eman Abdul Atti, once known as the world's ?heaviest? woman, passed away at a hospital in Abu Dhabi on Monday, just weeks after celebrating her 37th birthday. Eman, an Egyptian national, died due to complications from heart disease and kidney dysfunction, a statement from hospital officials said. ?Our prayers and heartfealt condolences go out to her family,? said the hospital. She had been at the hospital since April, when she arrived ?bedridden? and was under the supervision
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Shehbaz Sharif spilled blood of 14 people at Model Town: Pervez Elahi

GUJRAT: Former Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervez Elahi claimed on Monday that Shehbaz Sharif spilled blood of 14 people at Model Town Lahore. He was speaking at the death anniversary of Chaudhry Zahoor Elahi in Gujrat. The former CM Punjab said that Shehbaz will get a punishment which will be remembered in history. ?When you don?t have respect, then what is the use of money and position?? said Pervez Elahi. He criticised the Sharif brothers, saying that the two have stole from the poor.
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Japan's Abe calls snap election

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday called a snap election, seeking a fresh term at the helm of the world's third-largest economy as tensions with nearby North Korea reach fever-pitch. Abe hopes to capitalise on a weak and fractured opposition to sweep back into power, as polls show him regaining ground after a series of scandals. "I will dissolve the House of Representatives on the 28th" of September, Abe told reporters, a precursor to a general election. The prime minister di
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Jail sentence fate of Ishaq Dar, says Naeem ul Haq

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf representative Naeem ul Haq on Monday demanded Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to tender his resignation. Speaking to the press, outside Election Commission of Pakistan office, he said: ?Ishaq Dar has no shame. He should immediately resign, we are certain that jail sentence has become his fate.? The PTI spokesperson said that the party doesn?t trust government and system anymore, as a puppet prime minister is taking orders from a disqualified premier. He said t
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Pakistani-American owner of NFL team joins players in Trump protest

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan locks arms with the players/Reuters  Shahid Khan, American business tycoon of Pakistani descent and owner of NFL franchise Jacksonville Jaguars, joined players across the United States in protesting comments made by US President Donald Trump. Khan, NFL?s only non-white, Muslim team owner, was pictured linking arms with tight end Mercedes Lewis and linebacker Telvin Smith in opposition to what he said were ?divisive and contentious? tweets by Trump which c
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Japan's Abe expected to announce snap poll amid worries over North Korea crisis

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will dissolve parliament?s lower house on Thursday for a snap election, a party official said, in a move aimed at taking advantage of improved ratings and opposition disarray. Abe?s junior coalition partner Natuo Yamaguchi, the head of the Komeito party, said he understood that the election will be held on Oct. 22, as Abe prepared to hold a news conference at 6 p.m. (5.00 a.m. ET) on Monday. Abe, who has held power for five years, was expected to put p
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Uber says not clear what prompted London regulator to strip it of license

LONDON: Uber said on Monday it was not clear what concerns London?s transport regulator had for stripping it of its license as the taxi app battles to keep operating in one of the world?s wealthiest cities. On Friday, the British capital?s regulator deemed Uber unfit to run a taxi service and decided not to renew its license to operate, which will end this week, citing the firm?s approach to reporting serious criminal offences and background checks on drivers. ?Sitting down with TfL (Transport
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Singapore bodybuilder dies after kickboxing match

Pradip Subramaniam (L)  SINGAPORE: A Singaporean bodybuilder has died after taking part in a celebrity Muay Thai kickboxing match, organisers said Sunday. The bout on Saturday was the first time Pradip Subramaniam, 32, had taken part in a kickboxing fight. He was competing against Steven Lim, a former contestant on a reality song contest known as Singapore Idol, who is also a kickboxing amateur. According to The Straits Times, Pradip appeared shaken after the match, which Lim won through a
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Quetta court approves interim bail of Gazain Marri

QUETTA: A district and sessions court approved on Monday interim bail of Gazain Marri, who was detained upon arrival from the airport. The court approved the bail against two surety bonds worth one million rupees. Marri, son of the late nationalist leader of Balochistan Khair Baksh Marri, was taken into custody by the Law Enforcement Agencies in relation to a murder case. Marri had gone into self-imposed exile around 18 years ago. He is accused of Justice Nawaz Marri's murder and facilitati
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Pak-China joint air force drills continue at China?s Korla Air Base

PAF JF-17 aircraft parked at Korla Air Base in China/PAF BEIJING: Joint exercises between Chinese and Pakistani air forces, dubbed ?Shaheen-VI?, are under way at China?s Korla Air Base in Xinjiang province. The Pakistan Air Force contingent, comprising combat pilots, air defense controllers and technical ground crew, is participating in the exercise, during which the contingents from both sides demonstrated mutual trust by sitting in the same fighters. In the ongoing joint drills, air force p
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WHO warns of cholera threat in Bangladesh Rohingya camps

WHO warns of cholera threat in Bangladesh Rohingya camps - AFP  COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh: The World Health Organisation warned Monday of a growing cholera risk in the makeshift refugee camps in Bangladesh where more than 435,000 Rohingya Muslims have sought shelter from unrest in Myanmar. A month after the exodus began, those dispersed in some 68 camps and settlements along the border do not have safe drinking water and hygiene facilities, according to the WHO. The camps also face dire shortage
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MQM-Pakistan suspends basic membership of Senator Mian Ateeq

Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh. Photo: File KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) announced to suspend the basic membership of Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh for voting against party?s policy on Election Reform Bill in Senate. Senator Ateeq gave his vote in support of the amendment in Political Parties Order 2002. The successful passage of the bill has provided legal justification to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to head Pakistan Muslim League ?Nawaz. A consultative
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