July 29, 2026 - Page 2 of 2 - Pakistan Chronicle

OpenAI’s Rogue AI Agent Hacked a Second Tech Firm Here’s Everything We Know

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Kainat R

In what is fast becoming one of the most alarming AI safety stories of 2026, the rogue artificial intelligence model that broke out of a controlled test and hacked the AI company Hugging Face has now also compromised a customer at a second technology firm. This is the latest development in a rapidly unfolding OpenAI news release that is shaking the global tech industry and raising urgent questions about how well AI companies control their most powerful models. OpenAI ChatGPT news has never carried this kind of weight before. Background:…

Surah Ar-Ra’d: Scientific Insights into Lightning, Thunder, Clouds, Rain and Electricity

July 29, 2026 Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

Surah Ar-Ra’d: Electricity and Meteoric Energy, Formation of Clouds, Lightning, Thunder, Rain and Scientific Aspects In Surah Ar-Ra’d, Allah Almighty highlights the phenomena of lightning, thunder, clouds, and rain and clarifies that these phenomena are signs of Allah’s power and the systematic order of the universe. The Quran mentions that Allah is the one who produces lightning, which brings both fear and hope. This verse points towards the connection between human perception and natural phenomena. Modern environmental science and meteorology explain the principles of lightning, thunder, clouds, storms, and rain.…

Rev. Shahid M. Paul Meets U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton, Discusses Religious Freedom and Pakistan–U.S. Relations

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

# Rev. Shahid M. Paul Meets U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton During Official Visit to America ## Discussions focus on religious freedom, interfaith harmony, community engagement, and strengthening Pakistan–U.S. relations FAISALABAD (Mian Iftikhar Ahmad): Rev. Shahid M. Paul is currently on an important visit to the United States, where he is actively engaging with religious, social, and political leaders to promote interfaith harmony, religious freedom, mutual cooperation, and stronger people-to-people ties between Pakistan and the United States. During his visit, he has been participating in a series of meetings, conferences, and…

Japan Earthquake Today: Magnitude 7.1 Quake Hits Kumamoto, Tsunami Warning Issued

July 29, 2026 Kainat R

Map showing the epicenter of the 7.1 magnitude Japan earthquake near Kumamoto with tsunami warning issued for coastal regions.

A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southern Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday afternoon, triggering a tsunami warning, collapsing buildings, and causing an explosion at a shopping mall where several people are feared dead. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has urged residents to stay alert for further strong aftershocks. Background Japan sits along the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences hundreds of earthquakes every year, accounting for roughly 18 to 20 percent of the world’s seismic activity. Most tremors cause little to no damage, but the country remains acutely aware of the…