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Apple has introduced additional measures to combat the sale of counterfeit iPhones with the release of the iPhone 15 series. The company has implemented an invisible watermarking feature on the iPhone 15 boxes, which can only be revealed under Ultraviolet (UV) light. This invisible watermark serves as a means of verifying the authenticity of the device and is designed to deter potential buyers from purchasing fake iPhones. To further enhance security, a QR code is also included within the watermark. While there may be concerns that scammers could attempt to replicate the watermark, the presence of the QR code adds…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi on Friday advised fellow politicians on Friday, suggesting that they should consider seeking protective bail ahead of the upcoming general elections, given the current political situation. Talking to reporters on the occasion of his appearance in the anti-terrorism court (ATC), he complained that he was sick because of jail’s meal and the medical facilities was also not up to the mark. The former Punjab chief minister said high inflation in the country had almost shattered the man in the street, adding PML-N top leaders — Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif — were responsible…

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RAWALPINDI: The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has rejected a police report regarding the detention of Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed. A hearing took place at the Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench in response to a petition challenging Sheikh Rasheed’s detention. The Rawalpindi police had submitted a report to the court detailing the circumstances of Sheikh Rasheed’s arrest. According to this report, Sheikh Rasheed was apprehended in Phase 3, an area outside the jurisdiction of Rawalpindi police. During the hearing, Justice Sadaqat Ali, presiding over the LHC Rawalpindi Bench, summoned the Regional Police Officer (RPO) of Rawalpindi to appear…

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ISALAMABAD: The impact of an increase in petroleum product prices has started to become evident. Essential commodities are becoming more expensive, impacting the lower-income segment the most. After a 0.25% decrease in the weekly inflation rate, the prices of essential commodities have once again started to rise. During the past week, the inflation rate increased by 0.93%, reaching a record level of 38.66% on an annual basis. Among the most affected are those with a monthly income ranging from Rs 29,518 to Rs 44,175, for whom inflation stands at 41%. According to a report issued by the Federal Bureau of…

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s renowned fast bowler, Naseem Shah, has expressed his deep disappointment at being excluded from the cricket squad for the 2023 World Cup. Addressing the matter, Naseem Shah stated, “With a heavy heart, I regret to inform you that I won’t be a part of this incredible team representing our beloved nation.” Despite his disappointment, Naseem Shah expressed his belief that everything is ultimately in Allah’s hands. https://twitter.com/iNaseemShah/status/1705111197408772492 He remains hopeful that he will return to the field soon and extended his gratitude to all the fans for their prayers and support. It’s worth noting that today, Inzamam-ul-Haq, the…

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KABUL: Afghan Taliban on Saturday raided International Assistance Mission (IAM), a Swiss-registered NGO, office in Ghor province and arrested  its 18 staff members. The IAM confirmed the incident said the staffers were picked up from its office in Ghor province and taken to the capital Kabul. The nature of the allegations against the detained staff is unknown, and IAM has stated it will independently review any evidence presented if charges are made. Spokesmen for the Taliban authorities were not immediately available for comment. IAM is operating in Afghanistan since 1966, offers various services, including healthcare and education, based on Christian…

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VANCOUVER: Days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin accused Indian government of murder of  Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia, allegedly with the permission and support of India’s Modi-led government – some unknown persons shot dead another Sikh separatist leader, Sukhdool Singh in Canada’s Winnipeg on Wednesday. Sukhdool Singh from Indian Punjab’s Moga district had fled to Canada in 2017 and was shot about 15 times. Sukhdool Singh, also known as Sukha Duneke, was on India’s most wanted list with NIA recently issuing his warrants. His killing comes at a time when India-Canada relations are perhaps at an all-time…

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Privatization, Fawad Hassan Fawad, has emphasized that the ongoing privatization process undertaken by the caretaker government is in strict accordance with the mandate given to it by the previous elected government. He made these remarks during a press conference held in Islamabad, where he was joined by Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi. During the conference, Minister Fawad refuted any perception that the caretaker government has extended the privatization process under a new policy. He referred to an amendment made by the previous government in section 230 of the Elections Act, which expanded the caretaker government’s…

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KABUL: The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Pakistan and Afghanistan have reached an agreement to address pressing security concerns promptly, with the aim of preventing any potential incidents in the near future. This resolution involves the establishment of joint action committees. This decision was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Ambassador Asif Durrani, and Afghanistan’s Interim Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The discussions during the meeting encompassed various issues, including security matters and the welfare of Afghan refugees in Pakistan. According to a statement from the Interim Afghan Foreign Office, the discussions…

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RAWALPINDI: On 21 September 2023, the security forces conducted intelligence-based operations in two districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which resulted in killing of eight terrorists and apprehension of five terrorists and their facilitators. According to ISPR, during conduct of first operation in general area Jani Khel, Bannu District, intense fire exchange took place between own troops and terrorists. Resultantly, six terrorists were sent to hell while five were apprehended, the ISPR stated. These terrorists were involved in numerous terrorist activities against security forces, including facilitation of Motorcycle Borne Suicide attack on a military convoy at Jani Khel on 31 August 23,…

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