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  • ‘American Horror Story’ actress Sarah Paulson lists $3 million Hollywood home, after selling Malibu trailer for $1.45 million

    ‘American Horror Story’ actress Sarah Paulson lists $3 million Hollywood home, after selling Malibu trailer for $1.45 million

    By Charlie Lankston

    The Hollywood Hills property was once owned by Emma Roberts

    Actress Sarah Paulson is preparing to part ways with her longtime Los Angeles abode, putting the midcentury modern Hollywood Hills home on the market for $3 million-just weeks after admitting that she “sometimes” wants to “move away” from the U.S. altogether.

    The listing comes just a few months after Paulson, 50, offloaded a very different abode: her luxury Malibu trailer home, which she sold for $1.45 million back in April.

    Now, the “American Horror Story” actress is bidding farewell to her main Los Angeles residence, a stunning three-bedroom, four-bathroom property that is nestled in the Hollywood Hills, just above Laurel Canyon-and boasts a very impressive celebrity history.

    Paulson, who has been in a relationship with fellow actress Holland Taylor for more than 10 years, bought the property from another very famous face: her “American Horror Story” co-star, Emma Roberts, back in 2016.

    The actress paid $1.65 million for the dwelling in an off-market deal-although Roberts later admitted that she should have charged Paulson more for the home after it was revealed that there was a secret swimming pool located on the property.

    Speaking to Architectural Digest about her planned renovations for the home, Paulson revealed that she was exploring the option of installing a pool on the grounds, only for the man who came to check out the potential to discover that there was already one there.

    “I had the guy come up, and it turns out there is a pool already underneath the ground!” Paulson revealed. “I just saw [Roberts] the other day and I’m like, ‘Did you know you had a pool under there?’ She was like, ‘WHAT! I WOULD HAVE CHARGED YOU SO MUCH MORE MONEY!’”

    Today, that pool has been meticulously renovated and restored, and now occupies a sizable portion of the home’s yard, along with the spa.

    According to the listing, Paulson worked with landscape architecture firm Johnston Vidal to overhaul the backyard area, with the description hailing the final result as boasting “striking desert-inspired landscaping” that “offers distinct zones for relaxation and entertainment.”

    Meanwhile, the inside of the home was given an even more extensive transformation, courtesy of interior design firm Nickey Kehoe, the same company that the actress enlisted to help her with the design of her Malibu trailer home.

    “Exceptionally private and filled with character, this midcentury home artfully balances refined detail with a warm, welcoming aesthetic-crafted to feel personal, layered, and quietly luxurious,” the listing crows.

    Much like Paulson’s former trailer park dwelling, her Hollywood Hills abode features ample colors and textures, as well as several very luxurious design elements, including heated floors in all of the bathrooms, marble tiles, and enormous glass doors that open up to the backyard from the main living area.

    There is also a built-in sound system that provides music throughout every room of the home, as well as a detached one-bedroom ADU-style structure at the back of the home, which has its own bathroom-and could be used as a gym, studio, or a “serene retreat,” per the listing.

    Although Paulson has not revealed why she is selling the dwelling, the listing marks the second time in a matter of months that she has put a California property on the market.

    More from Realtor.com: ‘Home Town’ Star Erin Napier Slams Rumors That She and Husband Ben Are Heading for Divorce: ‘Not Real Y’all’

    The actress, who was raised in New York, where she began her career on Broadway, spent much of her time on the East Coast in rented apartments-and Roberts’ property was the first home she had ever purchased.

    She admitted soon after buying the home that she had not been fully prepared for the lengthy process involved in renovating it to her specific tastes, a process that ultimately took more than a year.

    “You live and you learn when you buy your first house and I’m trying to be comforted by the fact everyone says to me that this is par for the course,” she told AD in May 2017. “They just told me to be patient, and that’s not my strong suit.”

    Paulson’s purchase of the home came around one year after she and Taylor began dating, and she has maintained the home as her primary residence ever since, revealing in 2024 that she and her partner never officially moved in together.

    “We don’t live together, that’s the sort of secret,” she said during an appearance on the “Smartless” podcast after being asked about how the two have stayed so happy together for so long.

    More from Realtor.com: The Best $6,500 I’ve Ever Spent on My Home (And It’s Not What You Think)

    “Holland and I, we spend plenty of time together but we don’t live in the same house. We’ve been together for a long time now and I think part of it has to do with, we’re together when we wanna be and we’re not when we don’t.”

    The actress went on to explain that she and Taylor would alternate time between their respective homes, noting that the pair “like to fall asleep holding hands.”

    “We sleep holding hands. I like to sleep near her. I don’t want to be around her the rest of the time,” she joked.

    Luckily for the couple, Taylor’s home, which she has owned since 2005, according to records, is located just a seven-minute drive from Paulson’s newly listed pad.

    More from Realtor.com: Only 12 U.S. States Require HOAs To Maintain Cash Reserve Plans: What Owners Should Know

    It’s unclear if Paulson is planning to finally move in with her partner, purchase a new Los Angeles dwelling-or perhaps bid farewell to the West Coast once and for all in favor of returning to the Big Apple.

    She even admitted recently that she has considered cutting ties with the U.S. altogether over the political climate in the country-revealing in a candid interview with European publication El Pais: “It’s an incredibly difficult time for me. When I watch or read the news, I’m simply perplexed. Sometimes I want to move away.”

    Her answer came while she was discussing her status as what El Pais described as a “symbol for the LGBTQ+ community,” a role that she described as being bittersweet because of the pressure that it puts on her relationship with Taylor.

    More from Realtor.com: This Northeast Region Has 3 of the Hottest Housing Markets-but Still Remains ‘Affordable’

    “I don’t see it as a burden, but I don’t always like feeling like my relationship belongs to someone else,” she explained. “It’s a strange thing. However, what makes me happy is that, in a way, through our relationship, we can set an example of two people who fell in love.

    “For many, our age difference [31 years] is very disconcerting. That’s why I like to represent something so positive and unconventional, because living by predetermined social norms is boring, and why would you follow a path that isn’t yours? So yes, I like to represent something so positive. And at the same time, my relationship belongs to me.”

    This story originally ran on Realtor.com.

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  • Pakistan condemns Israel’s military aggression against Syria – ARY News

    1. Pakistan condemns Israel’s military aggression against Syria  ARY News
    2. Pakistan condemns Israeli aggression in Syria as ‘dangerous and deliberately destabilizing’  Dunya News
    3. Houthi leader: Israel pursuing four strategic objectives in Syria – Shafaq News  شفق نيوز
    4. China, Pakistan condemn Israeli strikes on Syria  Anadolu Ajansı
    5. Pakistan condemns Israeli attack on Syria  Aaj English TV

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  • AdGuard Family Plan | Mashable

    AdGuard Family Plan | Mashable

    TL;DR: AdGuard Family Plan blocks ads, protects your privacy, and adds parental controls on nine devices — just $15.97 with code FAMPLAN.


    Online life can be great. But the experience gets cluttered fast — pop-up banners, auto-play videos, data trackers, and sneaky malware links can turn everyday browsing into a bit of a mess. The AdGuard Family Plan offers a simple, one-time solution: block the noise, protect your data, and create a safer digital space for everyone in your home, for life.

    What makes this deal stand out? You’ll pay just $15.97 once (using code FAMPLAN at checkout), and you’re covered for a lifetime across nine devices. That’s phones, tablets, laptops — whatever your household uses, AdGuard works across platforms and syncs quietly in the background to make everything run smoother.

    But this isn’t just another ad blocker. AdGuard uses enterprise-grade filtering tools to remove everything from flashy banner ads to hidden video pre-rolls. It also offers advanced privacy protection, shielding your browsing activity from data collectors and trackers that follow you around the web. The result is faster load times, more peace of mind, and less junk cluttering your screen.

    Parents will appreciate the built-in parental controls, which let you restrict access to inappropriate content without relying on complicated router settings or third-party software. It’s an easy, one-click setup that adds a layer of digital safety you don’t have to think twice about.

    And for users who care about security (without diving deep into VPNs or overly technical setups), AdGuard provides malware and phishing protection by filtering out shady links and sites before they load.

    Everything runs through a clean, intuitive interface, with frequent updates included in your one-time purchase. You’ll get the same quality protection and features as any premium ad-blocking app, minus the monthly bill.

    This is one of the rare tools that quietly improves your online experience every day.

    Mashable Deals

    Get lifetime access to AdGuard’s Family Plan for the one-time price of $15.97 (reg. $169.99) with code FAMPLAN for a limited time.

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  • 4 common fears about flirting in real life — and how to overcome them : NPR

    4 common fears about flirting in real life — and how to overcome them : NPR

    Confidence coach Regina Bonds thinks that flirting in real life is a lost art.

    “In this new world of dating, everybody’s behind a computer screen,” she says. “So many people don’t know how to put themselves out there.”

    If talking to a cute stranger makes your palms sweat, but you’d like to meet someone without the help of a dating app, Bonds has advice. “Get out there and be confident,” she says.

    Bonds, a certified life coach based in Atlanta, helps clients assert themselves in love and relationships. She shares four common fears people have when approaching a romantic interest in the wild — and how to overcome them.

    The situation: You’re afraid they won’t like you.

    The solution: Practice self-love. 

    “The first romance needs to be with you,” Bonds says. If you’re too nervous or afraid to talk to someone because you don’t think you’d be a good romantic partner, build up your self-esteem.

    Try saying a positive mantra in front of the mirror that affirms your worth. “Tell yourself you’re the type of person someone would love to be around,” Bonds says.

    Then, tell yourself some of the things you like about yourself and your body, even if that feels hard. Maybe it’s your freckles, your curves or your eyelashes. “That creates such a momentum when it comes to confidence,” Bonds says.

    The situation: You want to show interest but don’t want to be creepy.

    The solution: Start with eye contact. 

    It’s a simple and effective way to show interest, and it can help determine whether an approach is welcome, Bonds says.

    Let’s say you’re in the freezer aisle of the supermarket and you see someone you like. Go ahead and make eye contact. If they look back at you and smile, that’s a promising sign, Bonds says. “You can walk over to them. That’s not creepy.”

    However, if they look away when you try to make eye contact, that’s probably a signal to push your shopping cart in the other direction.

    And if you do start talking to someone and they tell you they’re not interested, or their body language shows they’re uncomfortable, leave them be.

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    The situation: You want to strike up a conversation but have no idea what to say.

    The solution: Pay them a compliment. 

    You’re pretty sure that cutie you always see at the coffee shop is interested in you too. Now what?

    Don’t worry about being the first person to make a move. When it comes to dating, there are no rules, Bonds says.

    Say something nice about their eyes, their outfit or their coffee order. Or, if you’re feeling cheeky, try a pickup line like, “I haven’t seen a smile like that all summer long,” Bonds says. “That can open the door to an amazing conversation.”

    If your banter is holding up the coffee line, go ahead and grab those digits. It doesn’t have to be awkward, Bonds says. “I would say something as gentle as, ‘I’m really enjoying this, but I have to go. Would you like to exchange information?’ “

    The situation: They didn’t call you back.

    The solution: Be proud of putting yourself out there. 

    You made a bold move at a bar last weekend and asked someone for their number. You felt like you both connected. But it’s been a few days and they haven’t reached out.

    “If they don’t call you, that’s OK,” Bonds says. Don’t let it affect your self-worth. “What someone else thinks of you [should not] be what you think of you.”

    Remember that you took a risk and tried something scary. “Be thankful for the experience. Whoever’s meant for you will find you,” Bonds says.

    The producer of this episode is Margaret Cirino. This story was edited by Meghan Keane. The visual editor is Beck Harlan. We’d love to hear from you. Leave us a voicemail at 202-216-9823, or email us at LifeKit@npr.org.

    Listen to Life Kit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit.


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  • 4 confidence-boosting ways to overcome the fear of flirting in real life

    4 confidence-boosting ways to overcome the fear of flirting in real life

    Confidence coach Regina Bonds thinks that flirting in real life is a lost art.

    “In this new world of dating, everybody’s behind a computer screen,” she says. “So many people don’t know how to put themselves out there.”

    If talking to a cute stranger makes your palms sweat, but you’d like to meet someone without the help of a dating app, Bonds has advice. “Get out there and be confident,” she says.

    Bonds, a certified life coach based in Atlanta, helps clients assert themselves in love and relationships. She shares four common fears people have when approaching a romantic interest in the wild — and how to overcome them.

    The situation: You’re afraid they won’t like you.

    The solution: Practice self-love. 

    “The first romance needs to be with you,” Bonds says. If you’re too nervous or afraid to talk to someone because you don’t think you’d be a good romantic partner, build up your self-esteem.

    Try saying a positive mantra in front of the mirror that affirms your worth. “Tell yourself you’re the type of person someone would love to be around,” Bonds says.

    Then, tell yourself some of the things you like about yourself and your body, even if that feels hard. Maybe it’s your freckles, your curves or your eyelashes. “That creates such a momentum when it comes to confidence,” Bonds says.

    The situation: You want to show interest but don’t want to be creepy.

    The solution: Start with eye contact. 

    It’s a simple and effective way to show interest, and it can help determine whether an approach is welcome, Bonds says.

    Let’s say you’re in the freezer aisle of the supermarket and you see someone you like. Go ahead and make eye contact. If they look back at you and smile, that’s a promising sign, Bonds says. “You can walk over to them. That’s not creepy.”

    However, if they look away when you try to make eye contact, that’s probably a signal to push your shopping cart in the other direction.

    And if you do start talking to someone and they tell you they’re not interested, or their body language shows they’re uncomfortable, leave them be.

    Not sure how to engage with a cutie at the coffee shop? Pay them a compliment.

    The situation: You want to strike up a conversation but have no idea what to say.

    The solution: Pay them a compliment. 

    You’re pretty sure that cutie you always see at the coffee shop is interested in you too. Now what?

    Don’t worry about being the first person to make a move. When it comes to dating, there are no rules, Bonds says.

    Say something nice about their eyes, their outfit or their coffee order. Or, if you’re feeling cheeky, try a pickup line like, “I haven’t seen a smile like that all summer long,” Bonds says. “That can open the door to an amazing conversation.”

    If your banter is holding up the coffee line, go ahead and grab those digits. It doesn’t have to be awkward, Bonds says. “I would say something as gentle as, ‘I’m really enjoying this, but I have to go. Would you like to exchange information?’ “

    The situation: They didn’t call you back.

    The solution: Be proud of putting yourself out there. 

    You made a bold move at a bar last weekend and asked someone for their number. You felt like you both connected. But it’s been a few days and they haven’t reached out.

    “If they don’t call you, that’s OK,” Bonds says. Don’t let it affect your self-worth. “What someone else thinks of you [should not] be what you think of you.”

    Remember that you took a risk and tried something scary. “Be thankful for the experience. Whoever’s meant for you will find you,” Bonds says.


    The producer of this episode is Margaret Cirino. This story was edited by Meghan Keane. The visual editor is Beck Harlan. We’d love to hear from you. Leave us a voicemail at 202-216-9823, or email us at LifeKit@npr.org.

    Listen to Life Kit on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and sign up for our newsletter. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekit.

    Copyright 2025 NPR


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  • LG just dethroned Samsung in a key TV battleground – and it wasn’t with an OLED

    LG just dethroned Samsung in a key TV battleground – and it wasn’t with an OLED

    Mini LED is an increasingly common sight on many TVs’ specification sheets in both the mid and upper end of the market.

    Samsung, TCL, Hisense, Sony and more are all currently championing the technology – and some go so far as to claim it is superior to OLED.

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  • Pakistan bans new hotel construction around tourist lakes

    Pakistan bans new hotel construction around tourist lakes

    Pakistan will ban for five years the construction of new hotels around picturesque lakes in the north that attract tens of thousands of tourists each year, a government agency said.

    Unregulated construction of hotels and guest houses in Gilgit-Baltistan – which boasts around 13,000 glaciers, more than any other country on earth outside the polar regions – has sparked major concerns about environmental degradation.

    The natural beauty of the region has made it a top tourist destination, with towering peaks looming over the Old Silk Road, and a highway transporting tourists between cherry orchards, glaciers and ice-blue lakes.

    However, construction has surged in recent years, led by companies from outside the region, straining water and power resources, and increasing waste.

    “If we let them construct hotels at such pace, there will be a forest of concrete,” Mr Khadim Hussain, a senior official at the Gilgit-Baltistan Environmental Protection Authority, told AFP news agency on July 18.

    “People don’t visit here to see concrete; people come here to enjoy natural beauty,” he added.

    In June, a foreign tourist posted a video on Instagram – which quickly went viral – alleging wastewater was being discharged by a hotel into Lake Attabad, which serves as a freshwater source for Hunza.

    The next day, the authorities fined the hotel more than US$5,000 (S$6,400).

    Mr Asif Sakhi, a political activist and resident of the Hunza Valley, welcomed the ban.

    “We have noticed rapid changes in the name of tourism and development,” he said, adding that hotel construction was “destroying our natural lakes and rivers”.

    Mr Shah Nawaz, a hotel manager and local resident of the valley, also praised the ban, saying he believes “protecting the environment and natural beauty is everyone’s responsibility”. AFP

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  • Medium-level flood at Punjab’s Kalabagh and Chashma on Indus River due to monsoon rains – Pakistan

    Medium-level flood at Punjab’s Kalabagh and Chashma on Indus River due to monsoon rains – Pakistan

    Flooding at Punjab’s Kalabagh and Chashma on the Indus river reached a “medium” level on Friday, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue a high-level flood warning for the two points, as water flows surged due to heavy monsoon rains.

    Rescue operations continued in Punjab after recent deadly rains wreaked havoc and claimed at least 63 lives across the province. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecasted that five more such spells of rain are expected in the coming days, leading to rising water levels, the Associated Press of Pakistan reported.

    The next spell is expected to begin from July 21 and last till July 28, while the fifth is expected in the first week of August, the sixth in the second week of August and the seventh in its third week.

    “The flow of water in rivers is increasing due to monsoon rains and glacial melting,” a statement issued by the PDMA spokesperson said.

    According to the data released by the Met Office’s Flood Forecasting Division at 4pm, there was a medium-level flood at Kalabagh and Chashma Barrage with falling water inflow and outflow at the former, and rising flows at the latter.

    There was a low-level flood at Tarbela Dam, as well as at Guddu and Sukkur barrages in Sindh, as of 12pm. While the water inflows and outflows were falling at Tarbela and Guddu, they were rising steady at Sukkur.

    Water levels at Kalabagh, Chashma, Tarbela, Guddu, and Sukkur barrages as of 4pm on July 18, 2025. — PMD’s Flood Forecasting Division website

    In view of the situation, the PDMA issued a warning for an expected high-level flood at Kalabagh and Chashma during the next 24 hours.

    “Activate flood monitoring and early warning systems,” the advisory said. It also ordered authorities to strengthen embankments, establish relief and medical camps, as well as stockpile essential medicines and food.

    According to NDMA’s website, 15 people have died across the country in the last 24 hours as a result of the rains, while 53 have been injured. Eleven of these deaths were reported from Punjab.

    Since June 26, 193 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents across the country and 544 others have been injured, the website data said.

    The majority of casualties were recorded in Punjab, the country’s most populous province, with 114 deaths and 437 injuries. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 40 fatalities, Sindh 21, Balochistan 16 and one death each in Azad Kashmir and Islamabad.

    In a statement, the PDMA urged residents living alongside the rivers to evacuate the areas with their cattle. “The Punjab government will fully take care of you and your livestock,” PDMA Director General Irfan Ali Kathia was quoted as saying.

    Alerts had been issued to the Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan commissioners as well as the deputy commissioners of Mianwali, Layyah, Bhakkar, Kot Addu, Rajanpur and Muzaffargarh.

    It directed the local administration, the agricultural, health, wildlife, livestock and transport departments, and Rescue 1122 to remain alert and be fully prepared. The PDMA stressed to ensure ample fuel stock for rescue operations.

    Flood level at Kalabagh has been moderate since at least 6am, according to data issued by the PDMA earlier today.

    In a statement, the authority said that the water levels at the Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej rivers were normal, as well as those at Dera Ghazi Khan’s irrigation system.

    “The water level in Mangla Dam is 47 per cent and 79pc in Tarbela, whereas the water levels in Indian dams on Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are up to 36pc,” said the statement.

    Rains continue in Lahore

    Meanwhile, rains continued in Lahore, with the city recording as much as 111mm of rainfall at Nakhuda Chowk, according to the Water and Sanitation Agency (Wasa).

    Rainfall record in Lahore from 12:20 to 3:10pm. — Wasa

    From 12:20pm to 3:10pm, the city received an average of 24mm of rain. Tajpura recorded 55mm of rainfall, Mughalpura 45mm, Pani Wala Talab 35mm, Farrukhabad 33mm, Lakhshmi Chowk and Nishtar Town witnessed 21mm each and Johar Town received 19mm of rain.

    Upper Mall, Gulberg, Jail Road, Iqbal Town, Gulshan-i-Ravi, Samanabad and Qurtaba Chowk recorded 10mm or less rainfall, while the airport area received none.

    Yesterday, Section 144 was imposed across Punjab along with a state of emergency in several districts as heavy rains triggered flooding and left dozens dead.

    This year’s monsoon intensity “is 60–70 per cent higher than last year, and averaging 65 per cent more than anticipated across the region”, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik was quoted as saying by APP.

    Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza, in a statement, directed the Lahore Electric Supply Company to ensure uninterrupted power supply. He advised citizens to avoid electric cables and poles, as well as areas where water accumulates.

    Wasa Managing Director Ghufran Ahmed and Vice-Chairman Chaudhry Shahbaz Ahmad visited various low-lying areas of Lahore, including Nakhuda Chowk, Bhaati Gate, Circular Road, Akbari Gate, Delhi Gate and Kotwali.

    The Wasa top officials were briefed on the water drainage operations, a statement by the agency said. Ghufran ordered the teams to speed up their efforts and ensure that the machinery was fully functional.

    Over 1,000 rescued along Potohar plateau: PDMA

    Amid the ongoing situation, the PDMA DG directed the administration to stay on high alert.

    “PDMA Control Room and District Emergency Operation Centres are monitoring the situation 24/7”, said DG Kathia in a statement, urging the public to take necessary precautionary measures, avoid unnecessary travel, and steer clear of electric wires and poles.

    Detailing the PDMA’s rescue efforts in a statement, he said that “more than 1,000 people were rescued along the Potohar plateau, including 398 citizens in Jhelum, 209 in Chakwal, and 450 in Rawalpindi”.

    “No loss of life has been reported yet due to anyone getting caught in the floodwater,” Kathia claimed.

    The district administration and Pakistan Army personnel participated in the rescue operations, he added. Citizens were evacuated via helicopters in many areas where rescue boats were unable to reach.

    DG PDMA stressed that “monsoon rains are predicted to be more than usual this year”, vowing that all resources would be utilised to protect citizens.

    Separately, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Farooq Ahmad, Punjab Rescue 1122 detailed the casualties and damages that occurred due to the recent monsoon rains since June 25.

    Rescue 1122 stated that most of the casualties occurred in house collapse incidents — 351 since June 25 — due to dilapidated buildings. It recorded 61 traffic accidents, 22 electrocutions and four lightning incidents, among others.

    According to the statement, 15,000 rescue personnel were on high alert across Punjab with 800 boats.

    Pakistan experiences monsoon rainfall from June to September every year. The heavy rains also trigger deadly floods, landslides and displacement, particularly in vulnerable, poorly drained, or densely populated areas.

    Yesterday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the NDMA and the climate and planning ministers to engage the provinces for a comprehensive disaster management plan based on the lessons learnt from this year’s devastating rains and cloudburst events.

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  • Baker McKenzie Attorney Cynthia Cole Weighs in on 2025 Data Privacy and AI Developments with Law360 | Newsroom

    Baker McKenzie Attorney Cynthia Cole Weighs in on 2025 Data Privacy and AI Developments with Law360 | Newsroom

    Cynthia Cole, partner in the data and cyber practice at global law firm Baker McKenzie, recently discussed the developments in data privacy and artificial intelligence in 2025 thus far with Law360.

    The Law360 article explores the evolving regulatory landscape in the US, where the collapse of a proposed federal moratorium on state AI regulation has shifted momentum back to the states. Cynthia is quoted in the piece, sharing her insights which underscore the growing complexity of compliance as states like Texas and Colorado lead the charge with comprehensive AI governance frameworks.

    In the article, Cynthia noted:

    • The significance of Texas’ Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, which introduces transparency requirements and prohibits harmful uses of AI.
    • The broader challenge companies face in navigating a rapidly expanding web of state and federal privacy regulations.
    • The importance of tracking emerging enforcement patterns, as regulators ramp up staffing and resources to pursue data privacy violations more aggressively.

    Read the full article here: Top Data Privacy & AI Developments Of 2025: Midyear Report – Law360

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  • Mohsin Naqvi admonishes lack of coordination among interior ministry’s institutions – Pakistan

    Mohsin Naqvi admonishes lack of coordination among interior ministry’s institutions – Pakistan

    Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed all departments under the Ministry of Interior to improve coordination for better service delivery and performance.

    Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad, the minister said there is a serious lack of coordination among the ministry’s subordinate institutions, which must be addressed on an emergency basis.

    He asked all departments to submit proposals within three days suggesting changes to rules and other necessary recommendations.

    A comprehensive plan is to be finalised and presented by the federal secretary of the interior.

    Interior Minister Naqvi inaugurates 24/7 passport office in Karachi

    Naqvi emphasised the need for teamwork and stronger cooperation between departments. “We need to fully benefit from each other’s strengths to improve institutional performance,” he said.

    The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, senior ministry officials, and heads of various departments including the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), NADRA, Islamabad Police, Passport and Immigration, Cyber Crime Investigation, and others.

    The minister said that better coordination will ultimately benefit the public and ensure more efficient service delivery.

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