Another Patch Job From Microsoft 
Microsoft released a patch for its la-*test*-('") "critical" rated security flaw affecting its Windows, Office and developer tools software programs, the company said Tuesday. Separately, the world's largest software maker was dealt a setback after the Internet Engineering Task Force decided not to adopt Microsoft's e-mail sender ID standard that would make it easier for internet service providers to block unwanted junk e-mail.

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Microsoft, which now releases security bulletins and updates on a monthly cycle, said that its la-*test*-('") software flaw stems from the way its software processes images in the JPEG format. Users opening a file or viewing a specific image could be at risk if a hacker exploits the flaw and tries to gain access to a personal computer. "The vulnerability could only be exploited by an attacker who persuaded a user to open a specially crafted file or to view a directory that contains the specially crafted image," Microsoft said in a statement. "There is no way for an attacker to force a user to open a malicious file." Microsoft launched a campaign in early 2002 to boost the security and reliability of its software, and is due to release a major update to Windows XP next month aimed at improving the security of the company's flagship operating system. Microsoft urged users to download and install the patch to prevent any risk that the vulnerability may be exploited. The patch can be found here. The patch affects Microsoft's Windows XP, Office 2003, Project, Visio, Visual Studio and other programs that handle JPEG images. "The one thing that makes this a bit different is that it affects so many applications," said Craig Schmugar, a virus research manager at McAfee. "Home users should definitely roll this (patch) out as soon as possible." Microsoft released another patch Tuesday rated "important," affecting software used to convert WordPerfect files within Microsoft Office. Meanwhile, Microsoft failed to get its e-mail ID standard adopted by the Internet Engineering Task Force. The company combined its Caller ID for e-mail and Pobox.com co-founder Meng Wong's Sender Policy Framework last month for submission to the task force. But a working group within the task force led by Andrew Newton raised issues with Microsoft's patent claims on the technology behind its proposal, saying that license restrictions could make the standard difficult to adopt widely, according a memo posted online by the standards group. E-mail authentication proposals have been floating around since at least 1998, but experts have given the concept more attention over the past year as spam has exploded to account for up to 83 percent of all internet traffic. Microsoft and Wong's proposals were aimed at making it difficult for spammers and scam artists to appropriate the e-mail addresses of others in order to slip through content filters, a tactic known as "spoofing." But the task force, citing potential issues of compatibility between Microsoft's patent-protected technology and freely licensed protocols, rejected Microsoft's proposals.

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Pakistan in Guinness Book of World Records Widest Gauge Railway The widest gauge in standard use is 1.676 m (5 ft 6 in). This wide gauge is used in Spain, Portugal, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Argentina, and Chile. The narrower standard gauge, 1.435 m (4.698 ft), is more common in much of America and Europe. Most Men's Squash World Team Titles The most men's squash world championship team titles won is six, by Australia, in 1967, 1969, 1971, 1973, 1989, and 1991; and Pakistan, in 1977, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, and 1993. Most World Championship Squash Titles Since the World Open was inaugurated in 1975, Jansher Khan has clinched the title eight times, with his relative Jahangir coming close behind winning six titles. But Jahangir has also claimed three International Squash Rackets Federation world individual titles, taking his tally of World titles to a record-breaking total of nine. In 1982 Jahangir astonished everyone by winning the International Squash Players Association Championship without losing a single point! Jansher played in his first World Open in 1987 in Birmingham, England, beating Jahangir in the semi-final. Jansher has only once failed to make it to the final in the 10 World Opens he has played. WANT TO KNOW MORE? The famous Khan family have dominated the sport of squash for over 50 years. The champion family originates from a village called Nawakille in Pakistan. Jansher (born in 1960 and whose name means "Lion-Hearted") succeeded his relatives - Peshawar, Hashim, Azam, Roshan, Moibullah (Senior), and Jahangir, all of them champion squash stars. Since 1950, the family has won 29 British Opens. GUESS WHAT? Jansher Khan has beaten Australian Chris Dittmar a staggering 17 times in the finals! For much of Chris' career he was ranked No.2 in the world, but finally managed to push Jansher off the top spot in the last week of his career. Most Wickets In A One-Day International Career The most wickets taken over a one-day international cricket career is 440 by Pakistan's Wasim Akram in 319 matches between 1985 and 2001. Wasim took the wickets at an average of 24.04 runs. Born in 1966 Lahore, Wasim Akram started playing cricket, like many Pakistanis, on the streets. He made his international debut at the age of 18 after an invitation to join the national team's training camp as they prepared for a match against New Zealand. Wasim's ability to move the ball in the air combined with his pace and accuracy has earned him a reputation as one of the world's best fast bowlers. In February 2000, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pakistan Cricket Board. Fas-*test*-('") Cricket Bowler The highest electronically measured speed for a ball bowled by any bowler is 100.23mph (161.3km/h) by Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) against England on 22 February 2003 in a World Cup match at Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Nicknamed the 'Rawalpindi Express' Shoaib burst onto the cricket scene in 1999, but has since struggled to cement a first choice place in the Pakistan line-up. He has played for many teams, including: Agriculture Development Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines, Rawalpindi Cricket Association, Somerset, Khan Research Labs, Durham, Lashings and Pakistan. Largest Mosque The largest mosque is Shah Faisal Mosque, near Islamabad, Pakistan. The total area of the complex is 18.97 ha (46.87 acres), with the covered area of the prayer hall being 0.48 ha (1.19 acres). It can accommodate 100,000 worshippers. Largest Football (Soccer) A football made from artificial leather PV-PVC and hand-sewn by staff at Ihsan Sports of Hajipura, Sialkot, Pakistan, had a diameter of 4m (13ft 1in) when measured on 30 June 2002. The super-sized soccer ball – an exact replica of the company's standard football – was made from 32 separate panels that were laminated, printed then hand-stitched together. It was unveiled at the Al Faysaliah shopping mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by members of the Disabled Children's Society. "I was amazed at the size of the football," said one spectator, "and I imagine it would be really hard to actually play with." Heaviest Weight Lifted With Ear The heaviest weight lifted using only the ear is 51.7 kg (113 lb 15 oz) by Zafar Gill (Pakistan), who lifted gym weights hanging from a clamp attached to his right ear and held the weight for seven seconds on May 26, 2004 at Lahore, Pakistan. Largest Volunteer Ambulance Organization Abdul Sattar Edhi (Pakistan) began his ambulance service in 1948, ferrying injured people to hospital. Today, his radio-linked network includes 500 ambulances all over Pakistan, and attracts funds of US$5 million a year. Largest Appendix Removed An appendix removed from a 55-year-old Pakistani man on June 11, 2003, at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan, measured 23.5 cm (9.2 in) in length. The operation was carried out by Dr. Riaz Ahmed Khokhar. The appendix is a long, thin, worm-like pouch sticking out of the join between the large and small in-*test*-('")ines. Doctors are still not sure of its purpose – or even if it has a purpose – and although it contains immune-system cells, if it's surgically removed, health doesn't suffer. Smallest Koran The smallest published Koran book measures 1.7 cm x 1.28 cm x 0.72 cm (0.66 in x 0.50 in x 0.28 in). It is published in an unabridged, bound version, in fine print Arabic and is 571 pages long. Dr Muhammad Karim Beebani at October 15, 2004 in Pakistan. Highest Margin Of Victory - One Day Int. The largest victory margin is 233 runs by Pakistan against Bangladesh (320 for the loss of three wickets to 87 all out), at Dhaka, Bangladesh, on June 2, 2000. Youngest Cricket Test Player The youngest Test player ever is Hasan Raza (Pakistan) who made his debut, aged 14 years 227 days, against Zimbabwe at Faisalabad, Pakistan on 24 October 1996. Born 11 March 1982 in Karachi, like other Pakistani cricketers Raza was given -*test*-('") match experience very early. The right-handed batsmen has played for Pakistan Customs, Habib Bank Limited, Karachi Cricket Association, and Pakistan. Largest Flaming Image Using Candles The largest flaming candle image took place at the Serena Hotel in Faisalabad, Pakistan when 48 people lit 8,154 candles to create the Sandoz logo on December 31, 2003.