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PUBLISHED May 19, 2024 KARACHI: It’s no longer science fiction. It’s no longer the figment of a mad scientist’s imagination. It’s a reality – an unbelievable scientific reality. You guessed right! I’m talking about artificial intelligence. AI is the most transformative and, at the same time, the most disruptive technology of this century. Transformative, because it is radically changing the way we work, the way we think, and the way we live; and disruptive, because it is disrupting almost everything we humans have developed over the past five decades. “The rise of AI is as big a development as the…

Google Trends: Pakistan’s Most Searched Smartphones in 2024 As 2024 nears its end, Google has unveiled its annual Year in Search, highlighting the top trends, gadgets, sports, movies, and other topics of the year. Among these, smartphones dominated Pakistan’s search landscape, reflecting the nation’s keen interest in cutting-edge technology and budget-friendly options.Here are the most searched smartphones in Pakistan for 2024:iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple’s flagship smartphone topped the search charts as tech enthusiasts explored its features and compared it to other premium devices. With a larger display, more powerful internals, and advanced camera systems, the iPhone 16 Pro Max remained…

Google Pixel 9a full specs, pricing, and colors included Google’s upcoming mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a, has been leaked once again, and this time, the full spec sheet has surfaced. According to reports from a wireless carrier and a second source, the Pixel 9a will pack some impressive features.The phone will be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, just like the Pixel 9 series, and come with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.Its 6.285-inch display boasts a 1080×2424 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,700-nit peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.The Pixel 9a features a…

The girl went missing in Phase 2, DHA two days ago. KARACHI: Police officials have recovered a 15-year-old minor housemaid who went missing from Defence House Authority two days ago, BOL News reported.Defence police station took action and recovered the minor girl Wajiha who allegedly went missing from Phase 2, DHA on September 13.  A police spokesperson said that the girl used to work as a housemaid but she did not return home for two days.Police recovered the girl with the help of CCTV footage after her mother filed a complaint. The accused kidnapper identified as Shayan s/o Ejaz was…

Arshad Sharif’s murder: Tasneem to be grilled about blames against NawazTasneem accused Nawaz Sharif of Arshad’s murderCounter-terrorism police officers would interview Tasneem Shah in mid-JulyLONDON: Syed Tasneem Haider has been summoned by the London police for investigation, said sources.Tasneem Haider had accused Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo leader Nawaz Sharif of Arshad Sharif’s murder.The counter-terrorism police officers would interview Tasneem Shah in mid-July, the sources said and addedTasneem would be interviewed for two days.An interpreter would also be provided to Tasneem Shah during the investigation, said sources.Tasneem Haider’s allegations are being investigated by Counter Terrorism Police officers.Tasneem Haider’s allegations, the matter…

Weather update: Met office predicts extended cold wave in Karachi Karachi has finally started to experience chilly nights as winter settles into the city. According to the Meteorological Department, light fog has blanketed parts of the city, reducing visibility to 4 kilometers.Last night, the temperature dropped to a chilly 11.5°C, while today’s maximum temperature is expected to reach 28°C. Humidity levels are around 36%, adding to the crispness in the air.The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast hot and humid weather in most districts of Sindh over the next 24 hours.Nationwide, the PMD predicts dry weather and cold waves will…

A health worker administers polio drops to a child during a door-to-door poliovirus vaccination campaign on the outskirts of Peshawar on October 5, 2024. — AFPThe Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Health Services, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Barath, on Wednesday, raised concerns over the lack of polio vaccinations given to children across the country this year despite ramping up campaign efforts.He sounded alarms as he highlighted that 60% of children in this year’s polio cases did not receive any routine immunisation vaccine. “The severity of the disease in children was also observed due to lack of vaccination,” said Bharath before directing the…

Mariah Carey reveals why she canceled Pennsylvania showMariah Carey has cancelled her show in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after falling ill with flu symptoms.On Wednesday, the 55-year-old songstress took to her X account to announce the bad news to her fans just hours before her performance. “Pittsburgh, I am sorry to say, I’ve come down with the flu,” Mariah penned in a statement.“It breaks my heart that I unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s show,” added the We Belong You hitmaker. “I love you all so much.”For those unversed, Mariah was scheduled to perform at Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday as part…

General view as people pray inside Saudi Arabia World Cup bid exhibition after FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup hosts  on December 11, 2024. — Reuters Saudi Arabia was confirmed as host of the 2034 World Cup by FIFA on Wednesday, underlining the Gulf kingdom’s growing influence in world sport.At the same time, a virtual Congress of world football’s governing body confirmed that Morocco, Spain and Portugal will be joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup, which will also see three games played in South America. Saudi Arabia also hosts several high-profile events including a Formula One Grand…

An undated picture of ICC Champions Trophy. — AFP/File No deal reached between PCB, BCCI on “hybrid” format.ICC still unable to announce schedule for the event.Under hybrid model, Pakistan-Indian match to be played in Dubai. The saga of next year’s cricket Champions Trophy drags on, with sources saying Thursday that no agreement has been reached on a proposed “hybrid” format allowing India to play their matches outside host nation Pakistan.The nuclear-armed neighbours have fought three wars since being carved out of the subcontinent’s partition in 1947 and that rivalry is often reflected on the cricket field.The eight-team tournament hit a snag…