WASHINGTON: The United States has imposed sanctions on three entities based in Iran and Russia over their alleged involvement in facilitating Iran’s military procurement efforts and the transportation of arms and related military materiel.The U.S. Department of State announced the measures on September 29, 2026, saying the action came one year after the reimposition of…
NEW YORK: G7 countries have stressed the importance of maritime security and the protection of navigational rights and freedoms in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait, calling on the Houthis in Yemen to immediately end attacks and threats against civilian shipping.In a joint statement issued on September 22, G7 foreign ministers said the situation…
ISLAMABAD: The protection of critical infrastructure is becoming an increasingly important cybersecurity priority as governments and businesses rely on interconnected digital and operational systems to deliver essential services.Modern infrastructure depends on technology across sectors including energy, finance, healthcare, transport, telecommunications and public services. As these systems become more connected, the consequences of a successful cyber…
ISALAMABAD: The rapid development of artificial intelligence is changing the cybersecurity landscape, with agentic AI emerging as one of the technologies that could significantly alter how digital systems are operated and defended.Agentic AI systems are designed to understand context, formulate plans and take actions with a degree of independence. These capabilities can create opportunities for…
NEW YORK: United Nations spokesperson Stephen Dujarric has said that Pakistan is playing a frontline role in the fight against terrorism, adding that UN Secretary-General António Guterres highly appreciates Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region.In an interview with a private television channel, Stephen Dujarric said that the UN Secretary-General also appreciates…
CALGARY: Calgary’s Kaiya Ruiter won the senior women’s title at the 2024 Canadian National Skating Championships, producing a memorable performance in front of the home crowd.Ruiter finished the competition with 180.86 points to claim the gold medal.Her victory ended Madeline Schizas’ run as Canadian senior women’s champion after Schizas had entered the competition seeking a…
MELBOURNE: The 2026 Capital Men’s Australian Open is set to begin on December 3 and continue through December 6, bringing some of the world’s leading professional golfers to Melbourne, Australia.The prestigious championship will be staged at Kingston Heath Golf Club, one of Melbourne’s renowned Sandbelt courses. The tournament will feature leading Australian and international golfers…
MELBOURNE: The 2026 Capital Men’s Australian Open is set to begin on December 3 and continue through December 6, bringing some of the world’s leading professional golfers to Melbourne, Australia.The prestigious championship will be staged at Kingston Heath Golf Club, one of Melbourne’s renowned Sandbelt courses. The tournament will feature leading Australian and international golfers…
MELBOURNE: Australian golf champion Geoff Ogilvy is set to return home for the 2026 Australian golf summer, including the Capital.com Australian Open at Kingston Heath.Ogilvy will first compete at the BMW Australian PGA Championship at The Lakes Golf Club in Sydney from November 26–29 before travelling to Melbourne for the Australian Open from December 3–6.The…
LAHORE: The 22nd critical session of the ongoing session of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq was held at Pak Tea House under the chairmanship of Najib Jamal. Joint Secretary Shahzad Framosh presented the proceedings of the previous historic session, which were approved. As Ali Asghar Abbas could not arrive on time, Muhammad Abbas Mirza presented his Urdu abyat…
