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The Pakistani government has blocked the passports of 4,000 Pakistani citizens imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. Sources indicate that Saudi authorities have detained these Pakistani citizens on charges of begging and involvement in other crimes. #pakistani #saudiarabia #crime #beggers #visa #travel #pakistan #news #uae #dubai

A historic step for animal and environmental advocacy in Pakistan! Join us at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Lahore on January 18-19, 2025, for Pakistan’s first International Animal and Environmental Rights Conference. Experts from around the globe will share insights on creating a sustainable, compassionate future. #Humanrights #animal #animalrights #pakistan #pets #news #pakistani

Global tech giant Apple has offered up to $1 million to anyone who hacks into its Private Cloud Compute which will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) features. In a recent blog titled “Security Research on Private Cloud Compute”, the company announced a bounty for those who can identify vulnerabilities in the cloud service that might threaten the service. The announcement came as Apple is set to launch Apple Intelligence on iPhones next week with iOS 18.1 update. The update will also include iPhone AI features for the first time, such as enhancements to its voice assistant Siri. The tech giant will run the Private Cloud Compute on its own silicon servers what Apple calls “the most advanced security architecture ever deployed for cloud AI compute at scale.” “In the weeks after we announced Apple Intelligence and PCC, we provided third-party auditors and select security researchers early access to the resources we created to enable this inspection, including the PCC Virtual Research Environment,” Apple said in the blog. In this regard, the company has invited researchers, security analysts and anyone interested in finding holes in the platform. Apart from $1 million for finding major holes by “remote attack on request data,” the company is offering $250,000 reward to those who can access a user’s request data or sensitive information outside the trust boundary. “Because we care deeply about any compromise to user privacy or security, we will consider any security issue that has a significant impact to PCC for an Apple Security Bounty reward, even if it doesn’t match a published category,” Apple further stated. As per Apple, it will “evaluate every report according to the quality of what’s presented, the proof of what can be exploited and the impact to users.” Those interested in taking part in the project and having a chance at the bounty can visit the Apple Security Bounty page to learn more and submit their research. #Apple #iphone #tech #technology #ai #aicloud #hackers #news

Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, launched the largest-ever Kisan Card program on Monday, valued at Rs 400 billion. The Chief Minister announced plans to increase the number of Kisan Cards from 500,000 to 750,000. She also pledged to provide free laser levelers to farmers cultivating wheat on 12.5 to 25 acres of land, as well as free tractors to those farming more than 25 acres. Additionally, the government will offer agricultural machinery for rent at no profit to farmers. To improve accessibility, the number of Kisan Card dealers will be increased to 3,000. #pakistan #kisancard #punjab #sindh #karachi #lahore #maryamnawaz #news

Pakistan's Interior Minister, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, recently disclosed that his ministry was receiving a "very high trend" of around 45,000-50,000 applications for new passports per day, claiming that the country's passport production equipment could not keep up with the demand, resulting in a backlog. #Passport #travel #visa #pakistan #pakistani #news

Indus Motor Company Ltd (IMC) demonstrated its commitment to local manufacturing, sustainability, and innovation by unveiling its first-ever "Make in Pakistan" hybrid electric vehicle at the Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) in Lahore. The event was attended by IMC’s Senior Director of Manufacturing, Makoto Kubota, and Director of Manufacturing, Wali Muhammad Khan. Over the past 30 years, IMC has made significant investments in localization efforts, enhancing the production of high-quality vehicles while creating jobs and promoting the growth of local industries. IMC representatives also urged the government to implement sustainable policies that will support long-term growth in the local auto industry. They emphasized that by adopting policies favoring increased localization and manufacturing, Pakistan can further strengthen its automotive sector. #Electriccar #ev #car #pakistan #business #investment #news #madeinpakistan #pakistani

Indus Motor Company Ltd (IMC) has announced a three-day production pause, to assemble Toyota vehicles in Pakistan. The manufacturer of Corolla and Yaris sedans, located in Karachi claimed that the suspension was due to a lack of inventory and a shortage of essential parts. #CAR #toyota #karachi #pakistan #business #news

The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved Rs43 billion for the induction of eco-friendly buses in five major cities of Punjab. The PDWP’s 39th meeting presided over by Planning and Development Board Chairman Nabeel Awan approved the development scheme for the enhancement of public transportation while promoting environmental sustainability. The eco-friendly buses will be inducted in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, and Bahawalpur to reduce air pollution, alleviate traffic congestion, and provide a reliable, efficient mode of transportation for residents. #Ecofriendly #bus #punjab #lahore #transport #pakistan #news

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the nation as the Pakistan Stock Exchange - PSX index surpassed the historic milestone of 90,000 points. The Prime Minister noted that the gradual increase in the stock market since March 2024 reflects growing investor confidence in government policies, as stated in a release from the PM House. He emphasized, “This rapid surge in Pakistan’s stock market after 14 years is the result of the tireless efforts of the economic team.” #business #investment #investor #sharemarket #stock #stockmarket #karachi #pakistan #punjab #news