The government decided on Friday to raise the prices of petroleum products for the next fortnight, effective from February 1 (Saturday). The increase affected both petrol and high-speed diesel. According to the official notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, the price of petrol surged by Rs1 per litre, setting the new rate at Rs257.13 per litre. Meanwhile, the cost of high-speed diesel witnessed a substantial hike of Rs7 per litre, bringing its new price to Rs267.95 per litre. The finance ministry formally announced the revised fuel prices through an official notification. Earlier last month, on January 16, the government…
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On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Saudi Riyal (SAR) saw a slight decline in Pakistan’s open market, with its buying rate falling by one paisa to stand at Rs74.36. The selling rate also decreased, reaching Rs74.57. Saudi Arabia remained Pakistan’s top contributor to foreign remittances in December 2024, with overseas Pakistanis in the kingdom sending $770.6 million during the month. This was a 6% increase compared to the previous month and a 33% rise from the $577.6 million sent in the same month the previous year. SAR to PKR Rate – 01 February 2025 Date: February 1, 2025 Latest Exchange…
Nvidia, a leading company in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, broke a questionable record on Wall Street on Monday, January 27. As per Forbes, this situation arises as DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, introduced a rival to ChatGPT at a much lower cost. The release of this model challenges US leadership in generative AI. At first, this may not seem like bad news for Nvidia, as DeepSeek used Nvidia’s GPUs to train the model. But DeepSeek claimed it spent only $5.6 million on Nvidia’s technology to develop the model. Nvidia’s success largely depends on the high demand for its expensive GPUs…
A new and innovative treatment for sickle cell disease will now be offered to patients in the NHS for the first time. This treatment, costing £1.65, provides hope for patients with severe sickle cell disease. Approximately 50 people are expected to receive the treatment annually, according to Sky News. Around 1,700 individuals are expected to receive the treatment after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) approved Casgevy for use in some patients with the genetic condition. Professor Bob Klaber, Director of Strategy, Research, and Innovation at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which led the UK arm of…
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that allows users to view “view once” media (photos or videos) on linked devices such as desktops. According to WABetaInfo, this new feature will enable users to view “view once” media on linked devices like desktops. Previously, WhatsApp did not allow these media files to be viewed on linked devices. These restrictions may have been in place to prevent users from taking screenshots of the media on their secondary devices. With the latest update, users now have full access to view such media without needing to download or verify additional access. Now, users…
Google is rolling out major updates to Google Photos to enhance users’ experience. The app now includes a unique feature that allows users to quickly mirror a photo. According to Android Police, a Google community manager shared an announcement on Google’s support forums about the new “flip” feature in Google Photos. While this may seem like a basic function, it was previously unavailable. Before this update, the app only allowed users to crop, rotate, or adjust the aspect ratio of a photo. To use the new feature, Android users can go to the app, select “Edit,” then “Crop,” and click…
DeepSeek has caused panic among tech giants and governments worldwide with its efficiency and overnight success, giving rise to privacy concerns. According to the Associated Press, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott issued a ban on the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup for government-issued devices. This marks the first time a U.S. state has directly imposed a restriction on the chatbot. Along with this, the politician also prohibited the popular Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, which gained traction after TikTok was banned in the U.S. The 67-year-old stated, “Texas will not allow the Chinese Communist Party to…
British tennis player Emma Raducanu received an unexpected entry to the Abu Dhabi Open first round after a last-minute upgrade. According to Tennis365, Raducanu, who was all set to play her first qualifying event since her 2021 US Open win, got a surprise upgrade to the first round after her qualifying wildcard was upgraded to a main draw wildcard. The world No. 56 received a qualifying wildcard for the WTA 500 event in the United Arab Emirates as she was unable to qualify for direct entry into the main draw due to her ranking. Just hours before her first-round opponent’s…
Cristiano Ronaldo was recently seen spending quality time with British journalist Piers Morgan in Saudi Arabia. The player took to his Instagram account and shared the special moment with the caption, noting, “It’s always fantastic to catch up with my good friend @piersmorgan.” Ronaldo and Piers have a strong friendship, with Morgan being a big fan of Ronaldo. Three years ago, Morgan conducted an interview with Ronaldo, and during that interview, Ronaldo criticized Manchester United’s manager and board, which eventually led to his departure from the club. The player then moved to Al-Nassr, where he is currently playing and creating…
Over 60 people lost their lives when an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. The crash occurred in the cold Potomac River, near Reagan Washington National Airport. Fourteen members of the figure skating community were on board the plane at the time of the crash. A heartbreaking post by teenage figure skater Spencer Lane has surfaced online, which has shaken the hearts of everyone. He posted a series of pictures on his Instagram account where he is seen smiling and posing happily with his teammates before the crash.…
