LAHORE – The highly anticipated arrival of Apple’s latest devices has officially concluded in Pakistan with GNEXT, the Apple Authorised Distributor, launching the iPhone 17 Family and iPhone Air. The launch is being distinguished not just by the introduction of new hardware but by a significant push towards enhancing the consumer experience through unmatched protection and accessibility initiatives. GNEXT is raising the bar in a fiercely competitive market by introducing Shield+, an expansion of its original warranty program. This new protection plan is a significant differentiator in Pakistan’s technology sector, adding accidental coverage that is not offered by any other…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
QUETTA – Security forces in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan killed 14 alleged terrorists of the state-designated Indian proxy group Fitna al-Hindustan during an extensive operation in the Khuzdar district on Saturday. The action underscores the escalating security campaign targeting groups responsible for recent deadly attacks in the region. The term Fitna al-Hindustan is used by the state to denote Balochistan-based militant groups and highlight India’s alleged role in financing and directing terrorism across Pakistan. Security officials reported that the operation was launched based on intelligence indicating the presence of militants in the mountainous Zehri area of Khuzdar. Following an…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, on Sunday vehemently rejected recent aggressive statements from India’s military and political establishment, terming them a “failed attempt” to restore their “lost reputation.” His remarks are the latest salvo in a spiralling cycle of cross-border rhetoric between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Writing on X, Asif claimed that the Indian statements came under pressure following a “decisive defeat with a score of 6-0” during a four-day military escalation in May, an incident in which Islamabad claims to have shot down at least six Indian jets. “The statements made by the Indian army and its political…
KARACHI – The political rupture between Pakistan’s two largest political entities, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), escalated sharply on Sunday as a senior PPP minister accused the Punjab government of undermining their central coalition partner. Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh’s Senior Minister, alleged during a press conference in Karachi that while the Punjab government was “indirectly targeting” the PPP, their “actual target is the federal government.” The PPP, which governs Sindh, and the PML-N, which leads the ruling coalition in Islamabad, have been embroiled in a public war of words over issues ranging from flood…
Indian student’s American dream shattered in Texas shooting — young doctor killed while working night shift, suspect in custody By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Fort Worth (Texas): Another dream drowned in blood, another mother’s son silenced forever in a foreign land. A young Indian doctor, Chandrashekar Pole, who came to the United States in pursuit of higher education and a brighter future, was shot dead on Friday night while working at a gas station in Fort Worth. The tragic incident occurred at the Fort Worth Express Gas Station on Eastchase Parkway, when an armed assailant opened fire during a reported…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani smartphone market is highly competitive in the PKR 32,000 to 34,000 price bracket, with two models standing out: the Redmi 15C and the TECNO Spark 40. While both promise good performance at an affordable price, their strategic focus differs significantly. Redmi prioritizes raw endurance via battery size and screen real estate, whereas TECNO aims for a more balanced and feature-rich user experience. The Battery and Charging Trade-off The Redmi 15C features a massive 6000mAh battery supported by 33W charging. This ensures exceptional longevity but necessitates longer waiting times for a full recharge. In contrast, the…
Xiaomi has significantly expanded its premium product portfolio with the simultaneous launch of the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro tablets, unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 17 series smartphones. While both devices share a cohesive design language, they are distinct in terms of raw performance, camera specifications, and charging speeds, setting the stage for a strong challenge in the high-end tablet segment. The tablets have been announced in China, with an anticipated global release to follow. Display and Design Excellence Both the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro feature a striking 11.2-inch LCD display that delivers a 3.2K…
LOS ANGELES: Snap Inc., the company behind the Snapchat platform, has announced a significant policy shift regarding its popular Memories feature, eliminating the unlimited free storage option that has been available to users since 2016. Under the new terms, users will now be restricted to a maximum of 5GB of free storage for their saved photos and videos. While Snap asserts that the vast majority of its user base consumes significantly less than this amount, the decision has been met with considerable backlash, as it places a paywall on highly personal digital archives that were previously free. Critics also fear…
DUBLIN: WhatsApp, the world’s leading messaging platform, has begun rolling out a new feature designed to streamline user interaction, allowing individuals to initiate a chat with just a single tap directly from the status viewers list. The move significantly accelerates the speed of spontaneous communication on the platform. Now, when a user views a status update, a dedicated chat button will appear next to their name. This crucial shortcut makes it possible to message the viewer instantly without exiting the status screen. Previously, the process required users to navigate away from the status view, find the contacts in the chats…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s newly enacted National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy is positioned as a critical driver for future economic growth, with projections suggesting it could boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 7 to 12% and generate close to one million new jobs by 2030. The optimistic assessment was shared by Dr. Anil Salman, Chair of the government’s AI Policy Committee, at a major policy seminar. Policy Vision and Scope Speaking at a seminar organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Dr. Salman characterized the policy as bold, ethical, and transformative, emphasizing its inclusive vision aimed at driving…
