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A photo taken on November 17, 2023 shows the logo of US online social media and social networking service Facebook on a smartphone screen in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (AFP/File)
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Updated 05 March 2024
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Meta’s Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage

Meta’s Facebook, Instagram back up after global outage
  • Meta spokesperson says ‘technical issue’ resolved without elaborating matter
  • Incident not related to country-level internet disruptions or filtering, monitor says
Updated 05 March 2024
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ISLAMABAD: Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram were back up on Tuesday after a more than two-hour outage that was caused by a technical issue and impacted hundreds of thousands of users globally.
The disruptions started at around 10 a.m. ET (1500 GMT), with many users saying on rival social media platform X they had been booted out of Facebook and Instagram and were unable to log in.
In Pakistan, Facebook, Instagram and Messenger users said they were unable to log in to these platforms and encountered a “session expired” message at each attempt.
“Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads are currently experiencing outages related to login sessions in multiple countries,” Netblocks, a London-based Internet monitor, said on X.
“Incident not related to country-level Internet disruptions or filtering.”

There were more than 500,000 reports of outages for Facebook and more than 90,000 reports for Instagram at the peak of service disruption, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
“Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have difficulty accessing some of our services. We resolved the issue,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X, without elaborating on the issue.
Downdetector.com, which tracks outages by collating status reports from several sources, said there were around 200 reports of outages for its family app WhatsApp.

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After historic Pakistan win, Bangladesh Tests ‘no dress rehearsal’, says India’s Rohit

After historic Pakistan win, Bangladesh Tests ‘no dress rehearsal’, says India’s Rohit
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After historic Pakistan win, Bangladesh Tests ‘no dress rehearsal’, says India’s Rohit

After historic Pakistan win, Bangladesh Tests ‘no dress rehearsal’, says India’s Rohit
  • India lead the World Test Championship standings ahead of Australia
  • India will host Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting from Thursday
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CHENNAI, India: Captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday warned his India team there is “no dress rehearsal” in cricket as they face a Bangladesh side fresh from a historic Test series win over Pakistan.

India lead the World Test Championship (WTC) standings ahead of Australia, where Rohit’s team will tour for a five-match series later in the year.

But first they host Bangladesh in a two-Test series, starting with the opener in the northern Indian city of Chennai from Thursday.

India are clear favorites but the visitors recently celebrated a landmark 2-0 series sweep in Pakistan.

“There is no dress rehearsal kind of stuff happening here,” Rohit told reporters, cautioning against minds turning too quickly to Australia.

“Every game is important because of what is at stake — the WTC table is quite wide open,” Rohit added. “We want to win here, and start the season on a high.”

The skipper added: “In terms of preparation, in terms of readiness, I feel we are quite ready for this game, and what lies ahead of us.”

India’s last Test series was at home earlier this year when they beat England 4-1.

India won the T20 World Cup in June, their first International Cricket Council title in 11 years.

But there was “no way” his players would “relax and sit back” as a result, the 37-year-old Rohit said.

“Us cricketers, we have got limited time to play the game, to make an impact in the sport that we play,” he said.

India will host New Zealand for three Tests in October and November, before traveling to Australia, the current World Test champions.

“Every team likes to beat India. Let them have fun,” said Rohit of a Bangladesh team on a high after their first win over Pakistan.

“We need to win the match and that’s what we are here for.”

Topics: India Bangladesh Cricket Test cricket Arab News Pakistan

Paramilitary official killed while preventing armed robbery in Pakistani southern district

Paramilitary official killed while preventing armed robbery in Pakistani southern district
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Paramilitary official killed while preventing armed robbery in Pakistani southern district

Paramilitary official killed while preventing armed robbery in Pakistani southern district
  • Rangers team was on patrol when it encountered ongoing robbery attempt, inspector killed in exchange of fire
  • Crime rates are high across Sindh, with over 60 percent of its crime taking place in the provincial capital of Karachi
Updated 35 min 24 sec ago
NAIMAT KHAN

KARACHI: A paramilitary Rangers official was killed while trying to prevent an armed robbery in Shaheed Benazirabad District on Tuesday, police said, amid a rise in crime in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province.

Tanveer Hussain Tunio, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in the district, told Arab News a Rangers team was on patrol duty when officers encountered an ongoing armed robbery attempt.

“They intervened to arrest the suspects, and during the exchange of fire, a Rangers officer got injured who later succumbed to his wounds during treatment at hospital,” the SSP said. 

“Both suspects have been arrested, and an investigation is underway.”

The deceased official has been identified as Sharak Rizwan, according to a report on the incident submitted to the Sindh inspector general police.

“Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has saluted the sacrifice of Rangers Inspector Sharak, who was martyred in an attack by unknown assailants in Shaheed Benazirabad,” state news agency APP reported. 

“Expressing heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Minister said during this time of grief, nation stands with the martyred inspector’s family and shares their grief.”

Crime rates are high across Sindh, with over 60 percent of crimes taking place in the provincial capital of Karachi, the country’s commercial hub and largest city. 

The metropolis of 20 million that hosts the stock exchange and central bank has for decades been beset by armed violence. While an armed campaign led by the military against gangs and suspected militants in the city brought down crime rates after 2013, violence and crime rates have been on the rise again since last year, with shooting deaths in muggings and robberies once again becoming a daily headline. 

In July, Karachi was ranked by Forbes as the second-riskiest city for tourists, with a rating of 93.12 out of 100, second only to Venezuela’s Caracas, which had a score of 100, while Myanmar’s Yangon ranked third with a score of 91.67 out of 100.

According to data from the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee, at least 90 people have been killed in street crimes in Karachi this year while at least 50,000 crimes were reported in Karachi between January and August.

Topics: Pakistan Karachi Karachi crime

Pakistan clinch Asian hockey bronze medal, India beat China in final

Pakistan clinch Asian hockey bronze medal, India beat China in final
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Pakistan clinch Asian hockey bronze medal, India beat China in final

Pakistan clinch Asian hockey bronze medal, India beat China in final
  • This is India’s fifth Asian Champions Trophy title
  • Pakistan won 5-2 against Korea to end their campaign
Updated 30 min 32 sec ago
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan scored a stunning 5-2 win against Korea to end their campaign at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy with a bronze medal on Tuesday at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in China, the International Hockey Federation said, as India defeated China in the final of the tournament.

It was goals by Sufyan Khan, Hannan Shahid, and Rooman that led to Pakistan’s victory while Jungjun Lee and Jihun Yang scored for Korea.

After a poor start, Pakistan, who were handed a disappointing loss in the semifinal by hosts China, made great amends to their game to bounce back in the second half of the match to clinch a thriller.

“We are very happy to finish the tournament on a good note. Definitely, it would have been great if we had won yesterday’s match (against China) and played the final against India today but we made a number of errors,” Sufyan Khan was quoted as saying after the game by the International Hockey Federation. 

“Today, we didn’t start very well but during the half-time break, our Head Coach Tahir Zaman shook us up in his own style and instilled confidence that we can bounce back.”

Meanwhile, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team registered an emphatic 4-1 win over Korea in the semifinal of the championship and advanced to the final against China, whom they beat 1-0, thus retaining their Asian Champions Trophy crown.

Jugraj Singh scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute, after a frustrating game for India, as they came up against a well-organized, stubborn Chinese defense.

This is India’s fifth Asian Champions Trophy title.

Topics: Asian Champions Trophy India Pakistan China

Pakistani man accused of plot to attack New York Jewish center will contest extradition — lawyer

Pakistani man accused of plot to attack New York Jewish center will contest extradition — lawyer
Updated 17 September 2024
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Pakistani man accused of plot to attack New York Jewish center will contest extradition — lawyer

Pakistani man accused of plot to attack New York Jewish center will contest extradition — lawyer
  • Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, was arrested in Canada earlier this month as he allegedly tried to enter the US
  • US Justice Department accused Khan of plotting mass shooting at Jewish center in Brooklyn around Oct. 7 2024
Updated 17 September 2024
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TORONTO: A Pakistani man accused of plotting to attack a New York City Jewish center in support of Islamic State will contest his extradition hearing to the United States, his lawyer told Reuters.

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, was arrested in Canada earlier this month as he allegedly tried to enter the US. He was charged with attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, namely Daesh, or Daesh.

The United States wants to extradite him.

“I have the mandate to contest the extradition hearing,” Khan’s lawyer, Gaetan Bourassa, told Reuters.

“He is a young person, arrested, and we will see what is their proof to ask to be extradited.”

He would not comment on the case without seeing evidence from the US, which has not yet been presented.

Khan was in Canada on a student visa, having entered the country in June 2023. His lawyer would not say what he was studying, or where.

The US Department of Justice accused Khan of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn around Oct. 7, 2024, about a year after Hamas’ attack in Israel which triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.

According to the US Department of Justice, Khan began posting his support for Daesh on an encrypted messaging application in November 2023. He allegedly communicated his attack plans to undercover agents.

Topics: Pakistan US Ties New York Jewish center Muhammad Shahzeb Khan

Russian Deputy PM on two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow

Russian Deputy PM on two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow
Updated 17 September 2024
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Russian Deputy PM on two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow

Russian Deputy PM on two-day visit to Pakistan from tomorrow
  • Islamabad last year started purchasing Russian crude oil at a discount
  • Pakistan also received first shipment of LPG from Russia last September
Updated 17 September 2024
SAIMA SHABBIR

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Alexey Overchuk, will arrive in Pakistan tomorrow, Wednesday, on a two-day visit accompanied by a high-level delegation, Radio Pakistan reported on Tuesday.

Islamabad last year started purchasing Russian crude oil at a discount as high prices caused by geopolitical tensions have caused fuel prices to more than double in Pakistan. Pakistan also received its first shipment of liquified petroleum gas from Russia last September, marking Islamabad’s second major Russian energy purchase.

“Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk will hold meetings with the President, the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister of Pakistan,” Radio Pakistan said about the Russian deputy PM’s Islamabad visit. 

In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan and Russia enjoyed “cordial relations based on goodwill, amity and trust, which is reflected in the multi-faceted bilateral cooperation including in trade, energy and connectivity.”

Energy imports make up the majority of Pakistan’s external payments and discounted imports from Russia offer a respite as Islamabad faces an economic crisis. It is targeting 100,000 bpd of imports from Russia, compared with the total 154,000 bpd of crude it imported in 2022, in the hopes that will lower its import bill, address a foreign exchange crisis and keep a lid on inflation.

However, the benefits are being offset by increased shipping costs and lower quality refined products compared with the fuels produced with crude from Pakistan’s main suppliers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

As a long-standing Western ally and the arch-rival of neighboring India, which historically is closer to Moscow, analysts say the crude deal would have been difficult for Pakistan to accept, but its financing needs are great.

Topics: Pakistan Russia Ties Pakistan

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