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OpenAI’s rogue agents used at least 10 more sites for unauthorised comms, researchers say

AI agents unleashed by OpenAI used more than 10 previously undisclosed websites for unsanctioned communications earlier this year, according to six sets of independent investigators and data reviewed by Reuters, showing that the agents’ rogue activity was ​wider-ranging than previously disclosed. Although the behaviour falls short of hacking and is in some ways closer to spam, the revelation that OpenAI's agents circumvented their own restrictions to open communications channels on ‌so many different sites — and that the company kept it quiet for months — may drive concerns both over the increasing capacity of AI models and the secrecy of the companies developing them. The scope of the agents’ unauthorised communications was “somewhat larger than we thought it was,” said Andrew Yoon, a researcher with the California nonprofit CivAI who said he tallied 18 previously undisclosed sites used by the agents between May and July. “It...
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Two navy personnel martyred while performing patrolling duties at sea: DGPR Navy

Two Pakistan Navy personnel were martyred while performing patrolling duties at sea to ensure security, the Navy’s Directorate-General of Public Relations (DGPR) said on Wednesday. In a post on X, the DGPR Navy stated that Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Shoaib ur Rehman (PMA-IV) & Ghufran Nasar (PMT-II). It added that senior officials of the Pakistan Navy attended the funeral of the martyred and met their families.   2 PN personnel, Shoaib ur Rehman (PMA-IV) & Ghufran Nasar (PMT-II) embraced Shahadat while performing patrolling duties at sea to ensure security. CNS expressed deep sorrow over loss of precious lives. Senior PN officials attended funerals of martyred sailors & met their families pic.twitter.com/5fUZwJdGhq — DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) September 9, 2026 On September 8, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the officers, sailors and civilian...
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'We will honour it': Asif warns of Makkah defence pact's activation after Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Tuesday that there should be no ambiguity that an attack on any one country of the Makkah Defence Alliance — a joint defence agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye — would be considered an attack on all three and warned of its activation after attacks on the kingdom. The statement came as Yemen’s Houthis targeted cities and economic infrastructure in southern Saudi Arabia, injuring at least 73 civilians and further threatening peace in the region. The attacks also raised concerns about the conflict spilling over into the wider region. Pakistan condemned the attacks targeting Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, calling them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia. It reiterated its unwavering support for the kingdom’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and prosperity. Speaking on a local television programme 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath', A...
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Govt increases petrol price by Rs5.58, HSD by Rs4.18 per litre for Sept 9

The federal government on Tuesday increased the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.58 and Rs4.18 per litre, respectively, for September 9. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs364.35 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs385.95 per litre for September 9. The latest revision comes a day after the government hiked the price of petrol and HSD by Rs12.9 and Rs3.72 per litre, respectively, for September 8. Read: Govt sharply hikes petrol price by Rs12.9, HSD by Rs3.72 per litre for Sept 8 On July 17, the government announced a new pricing mechanism under which petroleum product prices would be reviewed and notified on a daily basis, replacing the weekly pricing mechanism, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran continued to drive volatility in global oil markets and raise concerns over fuel supplies. According to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25, petroleum p...
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Pakistan-Africa Economic Council to launch to tap 1.59b-people consumer market

The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council (PAEC) is set to be formally launched on Friday to help Pakistani businesses tap into Africa’s 1.59-billion-strong consumer market and expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships with the continent. The platform, which is described as Pakistan’s first official Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)-authorised and registered Africa entrepreneurship platform, aims to create a new avenue for expanding Pakistan’s trade, investment, and business partnerships with Africa’s rapidly growing markets. It will connect Pakistani and international entrepreneurs, investors and businesses with project-specific opportunities and joint ventures in Pakistan and selected African countries. With Africa’s population standing at approximately 1.59 billion, the council aims to unlock greater trade engagement between Pakistani businesses and African economies by connecting capital, production capacity and entrepr...
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KEMU moves against Afghan medical students following PMDC directives

Lahore’s King Edward Medical University (KEMU) is one of the first public universities to act on fresh directives issued by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) — a significant regulatory decision affecting Afghan medical students enrolled in medical and dental institutions in Pakistan. The move requires Afghan medical and dental students currently studying in Pakistan to complete official formalities for their return to Afghanistan while also suspending future admissions, transfers and migration involving Afghan nationals. The development marks a major shift in the country's policy governing foreign medical students and is expected to have far-reaching implications for academic institutions and the affected students alike. Acting on PMDC instructions issued on September 1, KEMU has directed 20 Afghan MBBS students to report to the assistant registrar (MBBS Office) within 24 hours to complete all legal and administrative requirements. Condemn the #KE...
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JI submits six proposals to govt for abolishing petroleum levy

The first round of negotiations between delegations from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the federal government regarding the abolition of the petroleum levy and provision of relief to the public concluded on Monday in Islamabad, with the former submitting six key proposals to the government committee and agreeing to hold the next session on September 10. The JI delegation was led by Vice Emir Liaqat Baloch, accompanied by Deputy Secretary Syed Farasat Shah, KP North Emir Inayatullah Khan, Lahore Emir Zia-ur-Rehman Ansari, Islamabad Emir Nasrullah Randhawa, Al-Khidmat CEO Karachi Naveed Ali Baig and Shahid Naeem. The government side was headed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, alongside Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik, and Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani. Meet the Technical Team of Jamaat-e-Islami, who will be meeting with the Government team to negotiate how the Levy could be reduced. The 1st round of meeti...
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