A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Gansu province in northwest China. President Xi Jinping has mobilized rescue crews to the region. The aftermath of the earthquake has disrupted power and water supplies. A devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous Gansu province in northwest China around midnight on Monday, also affecting the neighboring Qinghai region. The … Read more
Ex-tropical cyclone Jasper has caused a year’s worth of rainfall in Queensland. One person is reported missing, and some towns have faced significant challenges. Authorities are ensuring urgent delivery of essential supplies, including medicine, to affected towns. Severe weather, triggered by ex-tropical cyclone Jasper, has unleashed a year’s worth of rainfall in parts of Queensland, … Read more
NASA’s Psyche sends cat video ‘Taters’ via deep space laser. DSOC transmits 15-second video at record speed from 19 million miles away. Optical breakthrough accelerates interplanetary data exchange. NASA’s Psyche mission has successfully beamed a cat video named ‘Taters’ from deep space using a laser communication experiment. The groundbreaking Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) project … Read more
Blue Origin’s New Shepard launch delayed by ground issue. Prior setback in Sept 2022: engine nozzle failure. Bezos stresses safety; new attempt on Tuesday. In a setback for Blue Origin’s ambitious space tourism plans, the much-anticipated return to flight for the New Shepard rocket has been delayed. The Jeff Bezos-founded company announced that the uncrewed … Read more
Icelandic volcano erupts, 4,000 evacuated. Grindavik eruption: 3.5km crack, rapid lava flow. Evacuations ongoing; no impact on international flights. Reykjavik, Iceland – In the wake of escalating seismic activity, a volcanic eruption has rocked the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, prompting emergency evacuations and raising concerns among residents and authorities. The Icelandic Met Office confirmed … Read more
Apple settles $25M for deceptive Family Sharing ads. Eligible customers can claim up to $30 for subscriptions from June 2015 to January 2019 by March 1, 2024. Opt-out by March 1, 2024, for those considering legal action. In a landmark resolution to the legal battle between tech giant Apple Inc. and users of its Family … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has strongly rejected media reports regarding increasing the constituencies of ancestral district of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). According to an ECP spokesperson, Chief Election Commissioner’s constituency NA-82 falls within the limits of District Sargodha and no additional constituency has been created in that area. He said the … Read more
QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said the government will not change its policy regarding illegal foreign nationals. Interacting with the local journalists in Quetta on Tuesday, he said the government was committed to implement one-document regime in the country and everyone would have to follow it. Regarding the forthcoming general elections, he said … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will start receiving nomination papers from tomorrow till Friday, 22nd December 2023 for general elections to be held on 8th February next year. According to Election Commission notification, the ECP will publish the list of candidates on 23rd and start scrutiny process from 24th to 30th of this month. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Imprisoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Tuesday contested his indictment in the cipher case and challenged the entire proceedings conducted by the special court under the Official Secrets Act in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The special court had indicted the former prime minister on December 12 in the diplomatic cable case, … Read more
The Toyota Corolla has been a top sedan in Toyota’s lineup worldwide, including in Pakistan. It used to be the best-selling car in its class over the past decade, but the entry of new foreign competitors affected its sales. Indus Motor Company (IMC) has been successful in Pakistan because of the trust in their vehicles’ … Read more
Sudan was once considered a safe refuge from the civil war. Rapid Support Forces have entered the city, causing residents to scatter in various directions. The situation is causing international concern over its widening impact. In a distressing turn of events, around 250,000 people have fled the city of Wad Madani in Sudan, once considered … Read more
5.9 magnitude quake in Gansu: 127 dead, 700+ injured. Urgent search in freezing conditions; President Xi calls for all-out efforts. Global aid: Putin condolences; China allocates $28 million for recovery. In the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck northwest China just before midnight, rescuers in remote villages are tirelessly sifting through the wreckage of … Read more
Infinix will launch the Note 30 series, including a new high-end Pro variant. The smartphone will be available soon on the market. The device has a 6.67-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. It comes with 8 GB of RAM and 256 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has received a total of 59,328 Hajj applications under the government scheme. According to the ministry sources, the deadline for submitting applications for the Government Hajj Scheme has already been extended to December 22. The Ministry of Religious Affairs extended an invitation for Hajj 2024 applications … Read more
Chinese researchers unveil Twist Boron Nitride (TBN), redefining optical crystals. TBN boosts laser efficiency, surpassing traditional crystals. Team pioneers compact, high-function lasers with twist-phase-matching theory. Chinese researchers has unveiled a revolutionary ultrathin optical crystal poised to reshape the landscape of laser technology. Led by Prof. Wang Enge from the School of Physics at Peking University, … Read more
SIALKOT: Mother of Usman Dar, leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has leveled serious accusations against Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif of being behind the attack on her house. Urging Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa to address the issue, Dar’s mother alleged, “I was asleep at home when Khawaja … Read more
DG Mukaram Khan launches PTA’s Cybersecurity Week for strong passwords. Dec 18-24, PTA educates on cybersecurity via social media. Aligned with PTA’s strategy for a safer digital transformation. In a strategic move to bolster cybersecurity measures across Pakistan, Muhammad Mukaram Khan Director General (DG) of Cyber Vigilance at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), unveiled the … Read more
KARACHI: The gold price of 24-karat in Pakistan stood at PKR 218,900 on Tuesday, (Dec 19, 2023). Similarly, the gold price for 24-karat was recorded at Rs 186,300 per 10g as per the bullion market. Gold Price in Pakistan’s different cities City Gold Silver Karachi PKR 218,900 PKR 2,450 Lahore PKR 218,900 PKR 2,450 … Read more
KARACHI: The US dollar in Pakistan witnessed marginal loss against Pakistani rupee in the open market on Tuesday (Dec 19). During the day, currency dealers said the rupee was being quoted at 284 for selling and 281 for buying purposes for customers. At the end of trading on Tuesday, the currency closed at 284.25 for … Read more
WA proposes AI Task Force Bills 5838 and 1934. 42-member group to assess AI risks, including ChatGPT. Meets biannually, delivers recommendations by June 1, 2027. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson has joined forces with Sen. Joe Nguyen and Rep. Travis Couture to propose legislation establishing an Artificial Intelligence Task Force. The initiative aims to … Read more
The Samsung Galaxy A33 is easily available for purchase on the market with amazing features. The phone has an Exynos 1280 chipset and a 2.4 GHz octa-core processor. It is designed and built on 5nm technology, which gives the device high-end performance. The smartphone includes 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. The … Read more
The Vivo V27e is a feature-packed smartphone that seamlessly blends style and functionality. Boasting a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution, it offers vibrant visuals and sharp details. The device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity processor, ensuring efficient performance and smooth multitasking. With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, expandable up to … Read more
Oppo is introducing the Find N3 series, which includes a Flip handset with dual screens and a flexible hinge for effortless switching between portrait and landscape modes. The device will be available soon on the market. The smartphone has a MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset and a 3.2 GHz octa-core processor. The Find N3 Flip features … Read more
The Oppo A58 is a feature-packed smartphone that seamlessly blends style and functionality. Boasting a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display, it offers vibrant visuals in a compact form factor. Powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM, the device ensures smooth multitasking and responsive performance. With 128GB of internal storage (expandable … Read more
Generative AI hindered by data and safety issues. Companies cautiously experiment amid economic uncertainty. Accenture faces AI commitment gap and data governance issues. Accenture CEO Julie Sweet cautioned that a significant number of companies are not adequately prepared to deploy generative AI at scale. The lack of robust data infrastructure and necessary controls for ensuring … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday filed a reference with the Accountability Court against founder chairman PTI and his wife Bushra Bibi pertaining to Toshakhana. The Registrar Office of the accountability court would take further action after scrutiny of the case. The NAB Rawalpindi has named two accused in the graft reference. NAB … Read more
Xiaomi Redmi 12C is easily available on the market at an affordable price with impressive features. The device has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels. The phone is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage … Read more
