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Remember the half-baked thermometer feature that was announced with the Google Pixel 8 series? It is finally becoming more usable with the latest Pixel feature drop that allows you to use it as a “medical grade” thermometer for humans.
This thermometer feature can finally be used to measure someone’s body temperature and since Google calls it “medical grade”, the phone maker likely had to acquire FDA clearance for it.
Amidst the prevailing trend of encouraging employees to resume office-based work, Microsoft is introducing an alternative approach dubbed “hybrid” working. The Windows maker has just introduced a new feature called Mesh for Microsoft Teams to encourage virtual meetings.
Microsoft Mesh is a feature that lets employee avatars meet in the same virtual place even if they are physically separate. Think Metaverse, but without the need for expensive VR headsets just for the sake of an office meeting, though the option exists if you want a more immersive experience.
Microsoft has already used Mesh with a few companies to test it out including consulting firm Accenture and pharmaceutical-focused Takeda.
There is an immediate need of $600 million to meet the financial requirements of the cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), a meeting chaired by Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad was informed on Thursday.
Ernst & Young, the Financial Advisor for divestment of PIA, presented a business plan before the meeting forecasting the investment roadmap of PIA together with the immediate funding requirements of $600 million for the airline.
The proposed plan covered the capital and fleet requirements of the airline in the short and medium term to make it a viable and globally competitive airline.
In a noteworthy development recently, Fly Jinnah has received clearance from Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to operate CAT III approaches, arrivals, and departures. Airlines with CAT III status can easily operate in extremely low visibility conditions.
The low-cost carrier is the only domestic airline in the country with CAT III certification for its entire fleet and all of its pilots.
It is expected to improve the airline’s capability to navigate and operate seamlessly in bad weather conditions, particularly during fog between the major cities of the country.
It is important to mention that the Category 3 (CAT III) of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) is of significant importance due to its capability to support landing operations in low visibility conditions.
Former Pakistan Cricket Team Director Muhammad Hafeez has alleged that national players were not fully focused on the game during the tour of Australia and New Zealand, as they were worried about different leagues.
According to News sources, Muhammad Hafeez, who was the team director of Pakistan on the tour of Australia and New Zealand, met with the Acting Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shah Khawar, to whom he explained the reasons for the defeat and also discussed the improvement of cricket.
Sources say that Hafeez has told the head of the board that the national players in Australia and New Zealand were not fully focused on the game, there too they were worried about different leagues.
Ali Noor has finally spoken up about the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him. The singer said that the two girls who accused him of sexual harassment were not known to anyone, adding that they had some hidden reasons for making the accusations. He insists that their claims are untrue.
In a recent appearance on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, he revealed that the woman named Ayesha bint Rashid, who accused him, was dealing with severe depression and had even contemplated su***de. He shared that her life was saved.
He said that Ayesha was contacted from his wife’s mobile instead of his own while the other woman was Maha Kazmi and she was also unknown.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan issued a warning to his party candidates to launch their election campaigns in a peaceful way; otherwise, their tickets will be cancelled for the February 8 elections.
The former prime minister, who is currently in Adiala jail, said to his ticket holders that those leaders will not come out for the election campaign; their tickets will be replaced.
Imran Khan gave his remarks while talking to journalists in the Adiala jail courtroom.
The United Nations has said that heavy fighting has “encircled” two hospitals in Khan Younis – Nasser and Al-Amal – leaving thousands of “terrified staff, patients and displaced people trapped inside”.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that seven out of 24 hospitals are “partially functioning” in northern Gaza and suffering a shortage of personnel and supplies.
Journalist Bisan shared a recent post detailing an attack on the Khan Yones camp by the Israeli occupation forces. Consequently, the last functioning hospital in Gaza- Al Nasser Medical Hospital- was under attack as well. Videos of gunfire surfaced on various social media platforms as well.
In a groundbreaking move toward enhancing road safety, the Punjab Safe City Authority has introduced innovative artificial intelligence-based(AI) software.
According to the authority, the AI will trace motorcyclists without helmets. This was announced by the Safe City Authority on its social media handles on Thursday.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has informed all election candidates that there will be no election campaign after midnight on February 6 for the upcoming general elections set to take place on February 8.
The ECP’s spokesperson said while talking to The News that, “According to Section 182 of the Elections Act 2017, no person shall hold or participate in any public meeting, procession, corner meeting or such political activity after midnight on February 6, 2024 and February 7, 2024.”
“Therefore, legal action will be taken against any person who violates the above provision of the law,” the spokesperson added.
The Basic Netflix package in Pakistan costs only Rs. 450 per month, or $11.99 in Western countries. It is known for its affordability and an ad-free watching experience, but it stopped being available to new or returning customers last summer. But now it will start phasing out entirely, starting with the UK and Canada.
Netflix is gravitating more towards its ad-supported tiers and it shows in its popularity numbers as well. The ad tier has grown by 70% over the last quarter and now makes up an alarming 40% of new Netflix subscriptions in markets where it exists.
Once the Basic tier is removed, users will be left to choose between the Standard Tier and the Premium Tier for an ad-free experience. The Standard tier provides 1080p streaming and costs Rs. 800 per month in Pakistan while the Premium tier brings 4K streaming at Rs. 1,100. You can also stream on up to 6 devices through the Premium tier.
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a significant directive, mandating uninterrupted internet access for all citizens until the upcoming general elections on February 8.
In an order issued on Wednesday, the high court explicitly prohibited the suspension of internet services by the authorities. It has further instructed the relevant parties to present their responses by January 29.
Jibran Nasir, an advocate and dedicated human rights activist, took the initiative to file a petition with the SHC addressing the recurring issue of internet service suspensions within the country.
Former head coach of the Pakistan Football Team, Shahzad Anwar has expressed his thoughts on the booming rise of the sport in the country and has emphasized that grassroots development is key to the success of any footballing nation.
Anwar highlighted the fact that football has surpassed cricket in the last five years and gained immense prominence. The Popo FC Coach, however, cautioned that the impact of politics on the sport could hamper its growth in the country. He termed Pakistan football as a victim of politics and maintained that political influence would not help the sport.
He emphasized the importance of grassroots football and a football league set up which could help in the development of players and could rapidly accelerate the ontogeny of players.
Fakhar Zaman has taken a major step in his sporting career as he has just launched a cricket academy in Melbourne, Australia.
On the occasion of the academy’s inauguration, a large number of children were present. They were seen taking pictures and engaging in discussions with Fakhar.
After finishing Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand, Fakhar Zaman visited Australia. He plans to establish his own academy and focus on teaching players the basics of the sport. He also wants to team up with academies in Australia, Dubai, and Pakistan to help prepare teams.
During election times, it is quite common to be confused about your area’s designated election candidate or your constituency number, but thankfully, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has just introduced a quick and easy way to circumvent that.
PTI has just introduced a simple method to find both the nominated political candidate for your area as well as the allotted electoral symbol. All you have to do is send a message to Imran Khan’s official page with your constituency number and you will receive the information within a few minutes.
For those unaware, a constituency number is an ID number given to your area where candidates compete in the elections. You can find your constituency number by texting your ID number to 8300.
The caretaker federal cabinet on Tuesday approved a summary requesting the deployment of the Pakistan Army and civil armed forces troops to help civil institutions in ensuring the conduct of free, fair, and peaceful general elections scheduled for February 8.
The development occurred during a huddle between the caretaker cabinet and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.
According to the statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, “The troops will perform duties in sensitive constituencies and polling stations and will also act as a rapid response force.”
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to inaugurate its maiden alcohol store in the capital city of Riyadh, exclusively catering to non-Muslim diplomats, according to a reliable source and an official document disclosed on Wednesday.
Prospective customers will be required to register through a designated mobile app, obtain a clearance code from the foreign ministry, and adhere to monthly purchase quotas, as outlined in the document.
This development marks a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s initiatives, spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to transform the ultra-conservative Muslim nation into a hub for tourism and business. Notably, the consumption of alcohol is strictly forbidden in Islam.
In a huge setback to Israel, 24 of its soldiers were killed in the biggest single-day losses since the start of its ground war in Gaza.
The soldiers were killed on Monday, with the army saying 21 of them were reserve soldiers who got killed when rocket-propelled gr***de fire hit a tank and two buildings they were trying to blow up.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an investigation was launched into the “disaster” and that Israel “must learn the necessary lessons”. Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said the “Deaths of 24 of our fighters, our best sons…is a heavy blow”.
Iqra Aziz appeared as a guest on a talk show where she spoke about the controversy surrounding the copy of Saboor Ali’s wedding dress. “Actually, we wanted a traditional dress to shoot the wedding scene in the drama as it was the director’s demand but we couldn’t find any traditional dress despite trying hard. So the director showed me the picture of the couple after a little research. On doing this I found out that this is a pair designed by Faiza Saqlain.”
The actress said that they approached Faiza Saqlain. “We couldn’t change the dress completely, so I kept the dupatta and gharara same and requested her to change the shirt of the dress.”
“With this dress, we also kept the jewelery simple and traditional,” she added.
Iqra Aziz said, “I designed my entire bridal look for the play myself. I won’t say I copied it but my look was really inspired by Saboor Ali’s wedding look because she wore it at her wedding. She looked very beautiful and I wanted to look as beautiful as her in the drama.
Saeeda Imtiaz is not happy about men in Pakistan getting married multiple times.
The actress wrote about marriage on her Instagram account, saying, “After seeing the situation in Pakistan, I don’t think I would like to marry a Pakistani boy.”
She said, “There are no weddings here, I will find a man from another country.” Pointing out that prime ministers here changes after “every 2 years”, she said, “So after a few years the wives also change.”
Renowned climate justice activist Greta Thunberg recently took to Instagram and posted a recaptcha privacy which needs the user to testify that they stand with Palestine to be recognised as human.
True to her no-holds-barred attitude, she captioned the image, “Verify that you’re a human”.
Greta is an advocate for human rights along with the climate justice campaign. Since Israel started genocide in the Gaza Strip, Thunberg has voiced her support for Palestine multiple times.
In an interview, Sajal Ali opened up about the topic, saying that she feels a lot of emotions in real life, just like when she acts. “I think I am as emotional in real life as I am when acting. People might think I’ve become stronger, but I’m still very much the same.”
For Sajal Ali, emotions are really important for her work. She said, “If I were to get rid of my feelings, I wouldn’t be able to act,” explaining that she experiences not just sadness and tears, but a whole range that helps her do well in her roles.
But there’s more to Sajal Ali than just serious roles. When asked about her sense of humor, she replied with a mischievous grin. “My sense of humor is excellent and those close to me know it well.” She mentioned that her playful side often goes unnoticed by the public, and people might only see one side of her in the roles she plays.
In a recent episode of GEO comedy show Hansna Mana Hai, a fan asked if her co-star Meera got an offer from Bollywood. Reema explained, “I attended the Bharat Awards ceremony, and I was offered films. However, I believe Meera has a lot of talent. I’ve seen her work in the past, and I didn’t like her working style.”
Reema said, “After observing how they work, I feel it’s better to have your own small place than being in a grand palace where you feel ashamed.”
When asked about the respect she receives in India, she mentioned, “Certainly, many people in India respect us, but just like there are supportive groups, there are also those who don’t want Pakistani artists there. They don’t want Pakistanis in the Indian industry.”
Imran Khan, former Prime Minister and Founder Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), engaged in an informal conversation with media representatives during the Toshakhana case hearing in Adiala Jail on Monday.
He voiced concerns over the political and legal developments, particularly critiquing the Supreme Court’s decision regarding PTI’s electoral symbol, referring to the decision as an “umpire giving a no-ball”.
Khan suggested that the Supreme Court should have formed a five-member bench rather than a three-member one, to address controversies surrounding PTI’s electoral symbol. These remarks were made amidst the Toshakhana case proceedings.
In a recent comprehensive analysis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sheds light on the extensive impact of artificial intelligence (AI), unveiling its potential to disrupt nearly 40 per cent of all jobs worldwide.
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, expresses deep concerns about the consequences of widespread AI adoption, emphasising the likelihood of exacerbating existing inequalities.
Georgieva underlines the urgency for policymakers to address this alarming trend, cautioning that unchecked deployment of AI could further widen social disparities and intensify tensions.
Argentina’s star footballer Lionel Messi has won the 2023 FIFA Player of the Year award for a record third time.
The FIFA Awards ceremony was held in London on Monday, in which the best players of the year were honored with awards.
In the Men’s Footballer of the Year category, tough competition between France’s Mbappe, Norway’s Erling Holland and Lionel Messi ended with the Argentinian beating his rivals.
Messi previously won the Men’s FIFA Player of the Year award in 2019 and 2022.
In a video that has gone viral, a passenger rose in fury from his seat to slap a pilot who was announcing a delay in the flight.
The incident took place on IndiGo’s 6E2175 service from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to Dabolim in Goa. The plane was scheduled to take off at 7:40 am but, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, departed at 5:33 pm, after prolonged delays, including heavy fog limited visibility, and an enforced change of crew due to flight duty time limitations.
The disturbing video of the assault – widely shared online – also shows the IndiGo crew rushing to help the pilot and members of the cabin crew hysterically remonstrating with the passenger identified as Sahil Kataria, telling him (in Hindi), “You can’t do this… you can’t do this!”. To which he responded, “Why can’t I do this? Why can’t I?”
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has officially withdrawn its petition from the Supreme Court in which it sought a level playing field in the upcoming general elections.
The party’s decision was revealed during the hearing on Monday, after counsel Latif Khosa conveyed the PTI’s intention to pursue the matter through what he referred to as the “court of 250 million people.”
The three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa and including Justices Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Musarrat Hilali, presided over the hearing.
During the proceedings, Khosa gave words to PTI’s discontent, claiming that the court had deprived the party of 230 seats through a previous judgment.
“We do not want to fight this case in your [Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa’s] court. Thank you very much,” said Khosa.
Amidst the ongoing tension between India and Maldives, Mohammad Muizzu, the President of the latter country, has given an ultimatum to India to withdraw its troops from his country by March 15.
Muizzu, who recently returned from a visit to China, formally asked India to end its army presence in his territory, Abdallah Nazim Ibrahim, the public policy secretary to the president’s office, said at a press briefing.
According to the latest government figures, there are 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. “Indian Military personnel cannot stay in the Maldives. This is the policy of the President and that of his administration,” he said.
Popular Pakistani actor Yasir Hussain issued a warning to an artist who made a picture of his wife, actress Iqra Aziz.
A user with the handle “C_4_colour” created a sketch and shared it on Instagram, tagging Iqra Aziz in the caption and wrote, “I made a picture after a long time which didn’t turn out well but I hope you like it.”
Yasir Hussain shared the post on his Instagram story and wrote a warning in the caption, “Thank you son, good effort, but don’t take pictures of my wife in the future, otherwise, son, the matter will go to legal action.”
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