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  There is a proposal to reduce the price of petrol by Rs15 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs10 per liter while the price of light diesel oil price is proposed to reduce by Rs12 per litre.

  Seven of the world’s largest mirrors will search the Universe for life beyond Earth.

  More than 56 people were killed in two separate incidents in Pakistan on the eve of Eid Milad Nabi peace be upon him.

  Google's series of video ads under the "#BestPhonesForever" moniker continues today with the latest installment, a "scary story" about how wonderful and AI-filled the upcoming Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro launch on October 4 will be.

  Suzuki stands as an iconic name from Japan with a rich history spanning back to its foundation in 1909. Over the decades, Suzuki has not only produced remarkable cars but has also made its mark in the world of motorcycles.

  As we near the Google Pixel 8 launch on October 4, we are getting another bit of leaked info concerning the bundled accessories offered with pre-orders. 

  Astronomers have captured the first direct evidence of a black hole spinning, providing new insights into the universe’s most enigmatic objects. 

  The petition which was filed by Raja Muha­m­mad Irshad, a former additional attorney general, requested the apex court to declare that Pakistan was facing “chaotic conditions and there was anarchy and lawlessness due to lack of Constitutional governance” in the country. 

  Samsung introduced its Galaxy S flagships in the first quarter of the year, a tradition going on for over a decade. 

A large number of iPhone 15 buyers have complained about overheating issues after the launch of the new model on September 22, warning more consumers who were set to buy the phone this week.

  NASA is asking U.S. industry for proposals to create a "space tug" for removing the International Space Station from orbit in the early 2030s. 

  Realme launched the Realme X3 SuperZoom in May 2020 with a periscope telephoto camera, but after that, the company didn't launch any smartphone with a regular telephoto or a periscope telephoto unit.  However, Realme posted an image on X suggesting the return of the periscope camera on its smartphones.  The picture posted by Realme shows a circular camera island having two circles and one rectangle. The two circles are possibly for the primary and ultrawide cameras, while the rectangle hints at the periscope telephoto camera.  Realme didn't divulge anything about the camera or the phone, but it took a dig at the recently announced Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by saying, "Not only Max can zoom."  For those unaware, the iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 12MP periscope telephoto unit with 5x optical zoom, making it the first iPhone to sport a periscope camera.  Circling back to Realme, the device in question could be the Realme GT5 Pro, which is rumored to come with the yet-to-b

  KABUL, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The Taliban are creating a large-scale camera surveillance network for Afghan cities that could involve repurposing a plan crafted by the Americans before their 2021 pullout, an interior ministry spokesman told Reuters, as authorities seek to supplement thousands of cameras already across the capital, Kabul. 

Yamaha, a pioneer in the motorcycle industry, has introduced some remarkable machines over the years, and the Yamaha YD100 Junoon is no exception. 

  The Islamabad High Court has directed to shift PTI Chairman Imran Khan from Attock to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan’s interim health minister Nadeem Jan said on Sunday the government had recalled an injectable medicine from the market after receiving reports it had caused eye infections and loss of sight among patients in the Kasur, Multan, Lahore, and Sadiqabad districts located in the eastern Punjab province.

  Pakistani Journalist and Anchorperson Imran Riaz Khan, who had been missing for more than four months is now “safe at home”, Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr Usman Anwar confirmed to media on Monday. 

  WhatsApp is discontinuing support for Android 4.1 to Android 4.4.4 on October 24. 

  Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has said Free and fair elections were possible without PTI Chairman Imran Khan, who is currently incarcerated in a graft case, and his party leaders jailed following violent riots in the country on 9th May. 

  Mohammad Asif was not pleased with Hasan Ali’s selection in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 squad.

  The Islamabad High Court (IHC) fixed on Saturday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) chief and former prime minister Imran Khan’s bail application hearing in the missing cypher case for Monday (September 25). 

  “I can’t imagine what it would have been like to witness these events."  The dust-covered Mars Curiosity rover has arrived at a location of fantastic intrigue. 

  World Bank is deeply concerned over the state of the economy, and urged Pakistan to take urgent steps to tax its sacred cows – agriculture and real estate – and cut wasteful expenditures in an effort to achieve economic stability through steep fiscal adjustment of over 7% of the size of the economy.

  The discovery made using NASA's powerful space telescope brings scientists a step closer to determining if the salty water oceans of Europa could support life.

  In order to prevent users from buying fake iPhones, the phone manufacturers have taken extra measures for iPhone 15 boxes due to which the retail employees and buyers have a new way to verify if the device is real. 

  At its "F5G Evolution, Bringing Intelligence Everywhere" Summit held during HUAWEI CONNECT 2023, Huawei shared its F5G application practices with global customers and partners in industries spanning electric power, education, real estate, manufacturing, and healthcare.

  Pakistan Cricket Chief Selector Inzamamul Haq announced the 15-member Pakistan squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 on Friday, which notably includes bowler Hasan Ali, and excludes star pacer Naseem Shah.

  The recently launched Apple iPhone 15 series – considered to be the world’s best phone – is now almost out of reach for an average Pakistani consumer. 

In an interview with Numerama's Nicolas Lellouche, Apple's VP of camera software engineering Jon McCormack explained why the iPhone 15 Pro Max's tetraprism lens system is limited to 5x optical zoom, instead of 10x like on Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra. The interview is in French, so the quotes below are computer translated.

Huawei has joined the list of companies that want to be all about artificial intelligence. 

  Astronomers using simulated data have produced a glimpse of the sky as it would appear in gravitational waves, cosmic ripples in space-time generated by orbiting objects. 

  International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has urged Pakistan to “collect more taxes from the wealthy and protect the poor people” amidst soaring inflation following the nation’s securing of a last-minute bailout in July.  Pakistan’s year-on-year inflation for the month of August leaped to 27.4pc, contracting household budgets.  That same month, exorbitant electricity bills led to a protests across the country.  The rattled government had initially promised some relief for the public, but later ruled it out citing Pakistan’s commitments with the IMF.  Speaking to Geo News after meeting caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Georgieva said that she believed this was in line with what the people of Pakistan would like to see for the country.  “What we are asking in our programme is that please collect more taxes from the wealthy and please protect the poor people of Pakistan,” she s

  In a recent cyber security advisory, the Pakistan government has warned all IT and financial institutions, including regulators, to avoid using “Indian origin” AI/ICT products due to the potential for concealed threats to the country’s critical information infrastructure (CII). 

  Samsung started public beta testing the next release of its Android skin, One UI 6, which is based on Android 14, last month. 

  There have been rumors of OnePlus developing a budget tablet and it may be called the OnePlus Pad Go, according to a new report from Digital Trends.

  The UK’s competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has put forward a set of guidelines aimed at governing emerging artificial intelligence (AI) models. 

  iPhones dominate the premium mobile segment market around the world and now Pakistanis are also getting their hands on the latest Apple devices known for top features and brand value. 

  Military officials have found the debris of an F-35 military jet that went missing after the pilot ejected over South Carolina. 

  As we reported last week, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a more repairable internal design, with a redesigned frame that allows for the back glass panel to be easily removed from the devices. 

  The OnePlus 8 is a premium smartphone that is now available for sale in Pakistan with great features and high-end features.

  Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th chief justice of Pakistan on Sunday. His first act as the CJP was to form a full court to hear challenges to the law clipping the top judge’s powers. 

  Stunning view of Andromeda Galaxy The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year, during an award ceremony held Sept. 14. 

A couple of days ago, France's National Frequency Agency (ANFR) banned the sale of the iPhone 12 in the country because it found that the device emits more than the permitted electromagnetic waves according to EU regulations.

  MEXICO CITY, Sept 16 (Reuters) - For Jaime Maussan, a Mexican journalist and longtime UFO enthusiast, they are one of the most important discoveries in the history of humankind.

  Islamabad: Amid growing economic challenges, Pakistan on Friday announced another hike in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel.  The decision was taken due to the "increasing trend" of petrol prices in the international market, Pakistan's Finance Ministry said in an official statement.  The petrol prices were increased by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 26.02 per litre and high-speed diesel by PKR 17.34 per litre, the second big rise in two weeks. The petrol in crisis-hit Pakistan will now be sold at PKR 333.38 per litre, while the high-speed diesel will cost PKR 329.18 per litre. Earlier this month, the petrol prices in Pakistan past the threshold of PKR 300 for the first time ever.  Petrol and electricity prices have rocketed in Pakistan due to recent economic reforms that have led to historic levels of inflation and high-interest rates, putting pressure on ordinary people and businesses.  It is noteworthy that a $3 billion loan programme, approved by the International

  The monsoon season is likely to return in the Sindh province with strong winds and heavy rainfall.  The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday predicted that monsoon winds will enter the province on September 16.  The system is expected to bring heavy rainfall in Sindh from September 16 to 18.  Furthermore, under the influence of the weather system, there is a possibility of thundershowers during the mentioned time frame. Moreover, rain is expected to lash Tharparkar, Umarkot, Mirpurkhas, Khairpur, Badin Sajawal, Thatta, and Jamshoro.  Besides, thunder and dusty winds are likely to prevail before the rain. Added to it, there is a possibility of rain with thunder in the upper regions of Balochistan during this time.  According to the Met Department, during this time, the intensity of the heat will increase in Karachi. During this time, the temperature is expected to record 38 to 39 degrees Celsius.

  Several videos on social media have surfaced from Morocco showing a blue flashlight emanating from the horizon, shortly before a potent 6.8 earthquake which struck southwest of Marrakech last Friday, leaving nearly 3,000 people dead and over 3,000 injured. 

  In a 2-1 verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered to restore the corruption cases against public office holders that were withdrawn after amendments were made to the country’s accountability laws. 

  Parts of eastern Libya have been hit by devastating flooding after Storm Daniel pounded the country’s Mediterranean coast.