Islamabad, Dec 30: Meta is enhancing the use of artificial intelligence across its platforms, with Instagram set to introduce new AI video editing features. Instagram head Adam Mosseri has revealed these upcoming tools, which will allow users to apply automated edits to their videos, such as changing backgrounds, altering outfits, and even creating whimsical Muppet-style versions of themselves. These features, powered by Meta’s Movie Gen engine, aim to expand creative possibilities. While they offer exciting potential for visual storytelling, some critics argue that AI-generated elements might compromise the platform’s authentic, social nature. “These tools could spark new creative trends,” Mosseri…
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Islamabad, Dec 30: After two days of sporadic gunfire, tensions at the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan eased on Sunday, following diplomatic talks between both nations. The gunfire ceased, and no new incidents were reported after officials from both sides communicated and agreed to prevent further escalation. The clashes, which occurred on Thursday and Friday, involved Pakistani forces and Taliban fighters at various points along the border. Afghanistan claimed it had targeted positions in Pakistan in retaliation for reported airstrikes in Paktika province on December 24. However, Pakistani sources dismissed these claims, asserting that a group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)…
Islamabad, Dec 30: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has released its holiday calendar for 2025, which includes 17 holidays covering national, religious, and commemorative days. Key holidays include: Kashmir Day on February 5, 2025 Pakistan Day on March 23 Labour Day on May 1 Independence Day on August 14 Quaid-e-Azam Day/Christmas on December 25 Religious holidays observed will include: Juma-Tul-Wida on March 28 Eid-ul-Fitr from March 30 to April 1 Eid-ul-Azha from June 7 to June 9 Ashura on July 5 and 6 Eid Milad-un-Nabi on September 5 or 6 Additional commemorative days are Youm-e-Takbeer on May 28 and Allama…
Islamabad, Dec 30: The Punjab government has announced a significant initiative to combat plastic pollution, requiring all businesses in the plastic supply chain to register with the Environment Protection and Climate Change Department by December 31, 2024. The registration process is facilitated through an online platform, www.plmis.epapunjab.pk, which guides businesses step-by-step. Starting January 1, 2025, unregistered plastic manufacturers, distributors, and recyclers will face strict penalties, including being barred from operations. This move comes as part of the broader effort to regulate the plastic industry following amendments to the Punjab Environmental Protection (Production and Consumption of Single-Use Plastic Product) Regulations, 2023.…
Islamabad, Dec 30: Garena has released a new batch of redeem codes for Free Fire players today, December 30, 2024. These codes grant access to exclusive in-game rewards and are available for both Free Fire and Free Fire Max gamers. Players must redeem the codes through the official redemption portal before they expire. Today’s Free Fire Redeem Codes: EYH2W3XK8UPG FFCMCPSUYUY7E FFCMCPSEN5MX FF11NJN5YS3E FF10617KGUF9 NPYFATT3HGSQ XZJZE25WEFJJ 6KWMFJVMQQYG MCPW2D2WKWF2 ZZZ76NT3PDSH HNC95435FAGJ MCPW2D1U3XA3 FFCMCPSGC9XZ UVX9PYZV54AC MCPW3D28VZD6 V427K98RUCHZ BR43FMAPYEZZ Note: These codes are time-sensitive, and players must redeem them quickly before they expire or reach their maximum usage limits. Garena Free Fire remains a…
Islamabad, Dec 30: Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Redmi, is preparing to launch its new smartphone, the Turbo 4, featuring MediaTek’s latest Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, as revealed by industry insider Digital Chat Station (DCS). Set to debut on January 2, 2025, in China, the device will sport a vertical dual-camera setup on the rear, with a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor. The front camera will be a 20-megapixel unit for selfies. The Turbo 4 will feature a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will offer configurations with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of…
Islamabad, Dec 30: The Punjab government has unveiled plans to introduce an electric taxi service across the province, inspired by China’s successful electric vehicle (EV) taxi models. The initiative will be supervised by Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, following the guidance of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The Punjab Transport Department has begun the initial steps for the program, engaging with various electric vehicle manufacturers. Notably, the Deewan Group and the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) have shown interest in the project. The service will be rolled out in phases, starting with Lahore and divisional headquarters, before extending to other…
Islamabad, Dec 30: The UAE has introduced a new law to regulate medical products, pharmacies, and pharmaceutical businesses. The law, announced on December 29, 2024, aims to improve the organization, security, and oversight of medical product development and distribution. It covers a wide range of items, including medical devices, pharmaceutical products, healthcare items, biological products, supplements, and cosmetics, extending to biobanks and pharmaceutical establishments in free zones. The law establishes guidelines for licensing, supervision, and management and addresses ownership transfers, outlining the roles of the Emirates Drug Establishment, the Ministry of Health, and local health authorities. Violations of the law…
Islamabad, Dec 30: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas made a remarkable return to international cricket with a record-breaking performance in the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park. Although Pakistan fell short, the match will be remembered for Abbas’s stunning 6/54, a career-defining spell that nearly led Pakistan to a potential victory. Abbas’s figures of 6/54 in South Africa’s second innings set a new record for the best-ever performance by a Pakistan bowler in Test cricket against the Proteas, surpassing Mushtaq Ahmed’s 6/78 from 1998 in Durban. Abbas joined an elite group of bowlers, including Waqar Younis and Saeed Ajmal,…
Islamabad, Dec 30: The federal cabinet has made it mandatory for applicants to have resided in Pakistan for at least five years to be eligible for citizenship. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, where several key resolutions were approved. The cabinet also decided to confiscate the passports of individuals caught begging abroad, imposing heavy fines on them. Furthermore, amendments to the country’s passport and citizenship laws were approved. According to sources from a private news channel, the requirement for a minimum five-year residency will not include time spent as a refugee or diplomat.…
