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  • Why were Geo News, Dawn News shut down in 2018? Shocking details revealed

    Why were Geo News, Dawn News shut down in 2018? Shocking details revealed

    Veteran journalist Azaz Syed has revealed why Geo News and Dawn News were shut down in 2018, a tale full of revelations about what happened at the time.

    Speaking on Absar Alam’s talk show, Mere Sawal, Syed said that he, along with other journalists, was briefed on the situation regarding the Geo News shutdown.

    He said, “Former spymaster Faiz Hameed and former Director General Inter Service Public Relation DG (ISPR) Asif Ghafoor made four demands from the Geo News administration, one of which was to call former Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif a thief.”

    “The second demand was to highlight founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s campaign, and the third demand was not to criticise any remarks made by the judiciary,” he added.

    Syed stated, “The fourth demand was to either expel some journalists from Geo News or bar them from saying anything critical.”

    Former Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Absar Alam said Geo News and Dawn News were shut down to “capture the policy.”

    Responding to halt the distribution of The News and Jang Newspaper, Alam claimed, “These newspaper distributions were barred in the Cantonment and Defence Housing Society (DHA).”

  • Pishin blast leaves two children dead, 14 injured

    Pishin blast leaves two children dead, 14 injured

    A blast in Surkhab Chowk in Pishin, Balochistan has left two children dead and fourteen people injured, including two policemen and two women, the medical Superintendent of Pishin Civil Hospital, Dr Wakeel Sherani, told Dawn News.

    Pishin Station House Officer (SHO) Mujibur Rehman has confirmed the causalities.

    He also confirmed that the injured have been shifted to Pishin Civil Hospital.

    Two policemen were in critical condition, and doctors recommended transferring them to Quetta Hospital.

    “Apparently, explosive material was planted in a motorcycle,” SHO Rehman claims.

    He added, “Three vehicles were damaged after the bomb explosion”.

    Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said, “Terrorists are targeting innocent and innocent people to achieve their nefarious goals.”

    “Anti-society and anti-state elements do not deserve any concession,” Rind concluded.

  • Imran warns of protests if Chief Justice Pakistan given extension

    Imran warns of protests if Chief Justice Pakistan given extension

    Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has warned of a nationwide protest if the government attempts to extend the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faiz Isa.

    The former Prime Minister has said that protests will be held if the CJP-led bench fails to implement the verdict on reserved seats.
    The former premier alleged that the CJP and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) worked together, with the military supporting them, while talking to the media in Adiala jail.

    Mr Khan further said: “All these things have been witnessed in Pakistan as well. Before elections, a crackdown was launched against the PTI on the pretext of May 9 violence”, while terming the situation in Pakistan worse than Bangladesh.

  • Regime change ‘America’ ki sazish hai, Shiekh Hasina

    Regime change ‘America’ ki sazish hai, Shiekh Hasina

    Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister (PM) Shiekh Hasina has accused the US of being involved in the regime change in Bangladesh.
    According to NDTV, before leaving the country, Hasina wanted to address the nation but couldn’t because protestors stormed her official residence.

    Hasina shared details of her undelivered speech with close associates in India.
    A letter accessed by NDTV reveals, “I resigned so that I did not have to see the procession of dead bodies. They wanted to come to power over the dead bodies of students, but I did not allow it’’.
    Hasina wrote that she could have remained in power if she had “surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal.”

    “I beseech the people of my land, please do not be manipulated by radicals.”

    It also further added: “Maybe if I had stayed in the country, more lives would have been lost. I have removed myself. You were my strength and did not want me, so I left. I have lost, but the people of Bangladesh have won, the people for whom my father and my family died’’.

  • PTI to stage rally in Islamabad at any cost, promises Gandapur

    PTI to stage rally in Islamabad at any cost, promises Gandapur

    Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) bigwig and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, while addressing a rally at Swabi, threatened the federal government that his party would ‘’hold a rally in Islamabad in late August or the first week of September at any cost.’’

    Addressing the government, the CM said, “We will accept any venue, whether F9 Park or Srinagar Highway, for a rally in Islamabad.”

    He also said, “If the government does not permit the Non-Objection Certificate (NOC) despite requesting it, then we will rally at D Chowk.” Earlier, PTI offered to negotiate with the military by announcing their representative chairman, Mehmood Khan Achakzai, of the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party.

  • Intel set to unveil 14th-Gen Core ‘Raptor Lake Refresh’ CPUs: What’s new?

    Intel set to unveil 14th-Gen Core ‘Raptor Lake Refresh’ CPUs: What’s new?

    Intel is gearing up for a significant announcement this year regarding its 14th-generation Core processors, the ‘Raptor Lake Refresh’ series. This follows the footsteps of last year’s Raptor Lake lineup. Over the past few months, several leaks have illuminated key details about these upcoming processors.

    The most recent information comes directly from MSI, a prominent Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer. Their leaked details confirm crucial aspects, including the names and core configurations of multiple chips within the forthcoming next-gen family.

    The source of this leaked information is an unlisted video posted by MSI on YouTube (via @DarkmontTech). Though the video has been made private since then, it initially revealed key insights about Intel’s upcoming CPU lineup.

    According to the video, the Raptor Lake Refresh series will utilise the Intel 7 (10nm) process node and offer support for higher DDR5 frequencies. Notably, these next-gen chips are projected to exhibit a mere 3 per cent increase in performance compared to their predecessors. For instance, the i7-14700K is anticipated to deliver an average performance improvement of up to 17 per cent in multi-threaded applications over the i7-13700K.

    This performance enhancement in the 14700K model can be attributed to the inclusion of four additional efficient cores in the new chip’s design. Reports suggest that this chip will sport 8 performance cores and 12 efficient cores, deviating from the 8P+8E configuration seen in the 13700K.

    On the other hand, the i5-14600K and the i9-14900K are expected to maintain the same core counts as their predecessors. The former is likely to continue with the 6P+8E configuration of the i5-13600K, while the latter is rumoured to retain 8 performance cores and 16 efficient cores, mirroring the i9-13900K.

    Earlier leaks have indicated that the new processors will adhere to the architectural framework of the Raptor Lake lineup. This means they will feature the same configuration of Raptor Cove P-Cores and Gracemont E-Cores as their predecessors. The manufacturing process will be based on the 10nm++ node, and at least one of the higher-tier chips is anticipated to achieve frequencies exceeding 6 GHz.

    However, this enhanced performance may come at the expense of higher power consumption, with top-tier Raptor Lake Refresh chips potentially reaching a TDP exceeding 300W. Fortunately, these chips will maintain compatibility with existing LGA 1700 and 1800 motherboards, enabling users to seamlessly upgrade their processors without necessitating an entire system overhaul.

  • ‘Judge’s wife tortured me daily’: Rizwana speaks up

    ‘Judge’s wife tortured me daily’: Rizwana speaks up

    Rizwana, the 14-year-old domestic helper whose case of being subjected to severe mistreatment at the hands of a civil judge’s wife in Islamabad, has given her statement to the Islamabad police on Friday. Her case came to light on July 25 when Rizwana was transferred to a Lahore hospital due to grave injuries.

    An earlier report indicated that the civil judge himself also mistreated the teenager, according to Rizwana’s grandmother.

    In her official statement to the police, Rizwana detailed how the judge’s wife, Somia, used to beat her with sticks, iron rods and other objects. The minor revealed, “She used to kick and slap me in fits of anger,” adding that she would also grasp Rizwana’s hair and forcefully strike her head against the wall.

    Rizwana further detailed that whenever the judge’s family left the house, she was forced to stay in a room for days without access to food or water. “I was not allowed to meet my parents. The judge’s wife stood next to me whenever I talked to my parents on the phone.”

    The young girl also disclosed that Somia frequently threatened her, warning her not to inform her parents about the beatings. “They did not even bandage my wounds,” Rizwana stated.

    According to the police, the civil judge hasn’t appeared before joint investigation team yet. It’s noteworthy that the civil judge was removed from his position and assigned the role of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) by the Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court, Muhammad Ameer Bhatti.

    READ MORE : Next 24 hours critical for tortured 13-year-old, attempted murder case registered against judge, wife

  • Changan is not reducing the price of Alsvin variants

    Changan is not reducing the price of Alsvin variants

    With the exception of Alsvin, Changan has announced price reductions for all locally assembled vehicles.

    While Changan and every other brand in Pakistan increased the price of automobiles to an all-time high, it appears that the Chinese manufacturer has noted that Alsvin variants were far less expensive and still seemed like a good option for local car buyers as compared to other sedans from top brands.

    Here are the new prices for Changan vehicles:

    Model Old invoice New price Reduction
    Oshan X7 Comfort Rs7,449,000 Rs7,049,000 Rs400,000
    Oshan X7 FutureSense Rs7,749,000 Rs7,549,000 Rs200,000
    Karvaan Standard Rs2,469,000 Rs2,419,000 Rs50,000
    Karvaan Plus Rs2,619,000 Rs2,569,000 Rs50,000
    Alsvin Comfort Rs3,394,000    
    Alsvin DCT  Rs3,649,000    
    Alsvin Lumiere DCT  Rs3,844,000    
    Changan New Car Prices in Pakistan – 19 August 2022

    Oshan X7 Comfort’s price has been significantly reduced by Changan and is currently available for Rs7,049,000 as opposed to its earlier invoice of Rs7,449,000. This indicates a price reduction of Rs400,000.

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 to get a massive camera upgrade: Leak

    Samsung Galaxy S23 to get a massive camera upgrade: Leak

    Soon after the release of the Galaxy S22 series, a source claimed that Samsung had begun “Project Diamond” development on the Galaxy S23 series. More details regarding the company’s upcoming flagship devices are now becoming available months later.

    Samsung will reportedly update the selfie camera in the vanilla and larger editions of the forthcoming Galaxy S series phones, according to a claim by GalaxyClub. The business has been utilising the same front-facing camera since 2019 for those who are unaware.

    The same 10MP selfie camera is included in every Galaxy S series phone (apart from Ultra variants), from the Galaxy S10 series to the Galaxy S22 series. Apparently, this will finally change with the coming generation.

    According to the rumour, Samsung would equip the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus with a 12MP front-facing camera. The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s selfie camera is not mentioned in any way. A 40MP front-facing camera has been standard on Ultra variants up to this point.

    The Galaxy S23 series’ 12MP selfie camera’s placement underneath the display or inside a punch-hole is unknown at this time. We anticipate learning more information about the devices in the upcoming months as their release is still over a year away.

  • Intra-day trade: Pakistani rupee touches Rs207.7 against US dollar

    Intra-day trade: Pakistani rupee touches Rs207.7 against US dollar

    In intra-day trade in the inter-bank market on Thursday, the local currency sank to Rs207.7 against the US dollar, continuing its downward trend.

    The rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar on Wednesday, closing at Rs206.46.

    This was partly due to the strengthening of the dollar on the international stage, but it was also due to the local currency market anticipating a greater increase in inflation.

    Finance Minister Miftah Ismail had previously stated that the government’s budget for 2022-23, which was announced last week, failed to persuade the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to disburse the next tranche of Pakistan’s $6 billion loan programme, and that changes to the finance bill would be required.

    The finance minister has declared unequivocally that the IMF is dissatisfied with the budget and that it will be revised.

    Experts believe that the rupee would only stabilise if the amendments are put into the Finance Act. He predicted that the local currency will remain volatile in the coming days.

    Pakistan’s government announced a third increase in petroleum prices in less than three weeks late Wednesday, as it tries to placate the IMF, which has emphasised the elimination of energy subsidies in order to resuscitate its bailout programme.

    The next payment of the IMF scheme is slated to give Pakistan $900 million, but the global lender has put the programme on hold due to a variety of circumstances, including fuel subsidies and a worsening current account deficit. It has also stated that greater direct taxes are required.