Apple has officially announced its new iPhone 17 series, which includes four models: the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Pre-orders began on Friday, and the phones will be available starting on September 19. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air: Lighter, Thinner, and Faster The base iPhone 17 model features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display and is powered by Apple’s A19 chip. It has a dual-camera system with a 48-megapixel Fusion Main and a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide lens, offering .5x, 1x, and 2x optical zoom. Its 3,692 mAh battery ensures great all-day…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
On Sunday, President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) aircraft complex, becoming the first foreign head of state to tour the facility that manufactures the J10C fighter jets. The visit came on the 128th day of the ceasefire with India. President Zardari, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was received by Chinese officials at the complex. He was accompanied by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, First Lady Asifa Bhutto, Senator Saleem Mandviwala, Pakistan’s Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong. The President toured the facility where J10C…
Pakistan has officially invited international cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual asset firms to apply for licenses to operate in its domestic market, as reported by The News on Sunday. The Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA), established under the Virtual Assets Ordinance 2025, has issued a global call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) from Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to expand into the South Asian nation. This move aligns with the country’s efforts to bring its oversight framework in line with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank. It…
According to a report by The News on Sunday, petroleum prices are expected to increase from September 16, 2025, for the next fortnight. This is driven by surging global oil markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Official estimates project that the price of petrol will rise by Rs1.54 per litre, pushing the new rate to Rs266.15 from the current Rs264.61, a 0.6% increase. Key Price Projections: High-speed diesel (HSD): The price of HSD, a vital fuel for transport and agriculture, is projected to climb by Rs4.79 per litre, raising its price from Rs269.99 to Rs274.78, an increase of 1.8%. Kerosene: Kerosene…
The World Boxing Association announced on Sunday that former two-division world champion British boxer Ricky Hatton has died at the age of 46. Known as ‘the Hitman,’ Hatton won the WBA, IBO, and IBF light-welterweight titles and the WBA welterweight world championship during his 15-year professional career before retiring in 2012. He was scheduled to make a comeback for an event in Dubai later this year. “A true champion, an indomitable spirit, and a legend of the sport. Your legacy will live on in every fight and in the hearts of boxing fans around the world,” the WBA said in…
In a highly anticipated Asia Cup clash, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first at the iconic Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. This match carries an added layer of intensity, as it is the first time the two nations are facing each other in a major tournament since a military conflict earlier this year. Bilateral cricket ties had been suspended even before the clashes in May, which nearly escalated into a full-blown war. The arch-rivals now only play against each other in multi-team tournaments. India’s Strength and Pakistan’s Hopes India, the reigning world champions in the…
Nepal’s new interim prime minister, Sushila Karki, officially began her work Sunday, vowing to follow protesters’ demands to “end corruption” after “Gen Z” youth demonstrations forced her predecessor from power. The 73-year-old former chief justice has been tasked with restoring order and addressing the protesters’ call for a corruption-free future ahead of elections in six months. The protests, which began Monday over a ban on social media, quickly escalated, with parliament and other key government buildings set ablaze. The unrest was fueled by long-standing economic problems in Nepal. “We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z…
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has officially signed House Bill 4211, a new law aimed at preventing religiously exclusive residential developments, such as the controversial EPIC City project in Collin County. The bill bans the creation of so-called “Sharia compounds” and protects Texans from discrimination and fraudulent housing practices. The ceremonial signing took place Friday afternoon in McKinney, where state and local leaders joined Governor Abbott, including Congressman Keith Self, Senator Angela Paxton, Representative Jeff Leach, Representative Candy Noble, Representative Katrina Pierson, Representative Keresa Richardson, and Representative Matt Shaheen. Speaking at the event, Governor Abbott said the legislation addresses two…
Following the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, US Republicans have a strong message for Americans: Mourn him respectfully or face severe consequences. Over the past several days, both Democratic and Republican leaders have widely condemned the murder of the 31-year-old activist, a prominent figure in Trump’s circle known for his hard-right views. A number of commentators, including ordinary people, lawmakers, and pundits, have made jokes or celebrated Kirk’s death, often referencing his history of bigoted rhetoric. These individuals have since become targets of organized online campaigns. According to a Reuters tally, at least 15 people, including journalists, academic…
For the third consecutive year, toxic blue-green algae blooms, described as looking like pea soup and smelling like rotten eggs, have overtaken Lough Neagh, the largest lake in the UK and Ireland. According to locals, this summer’s bloom is the worst it has ever been, so widespread that it is visible from space. A Dying Lake: Voices from the Community “The lake is dying,” Mary O’Hagan, an open-water swimmer, told AFP at Ballyronan, on the lake’s western shore. Ducks nearby were struggling to get over the algae-slicked stones. According to experts, the algae growth—fueled by industrial, agricultural, and…
