Islamabad, Sep 12: Adobe Unveils Generative AI Video Tool for 2024 The artificial intelligence tool, called Adobe Firefly Video Model, will be made available in beta form and added to the Photoshop creator’s portfolio of Firefly image-generating programs, which let users create vector drawings, still photos, and designs. With this paradigm, Adobe will take a more prominent place in the expanding market for AI-based video creation tools, which is already being pursued by smaller businesses such as Sora from OpenAI, Stable Video Diffusion from Stability AI, and others. According to Alexandru Costin, vice president of generative AI at Adobe, the…
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Islamabad, Sep 12: The US embassy in Islamabad has issued a new travel advisory urging American citizens to reconsider trips to Pakistan due to increased threats of terrorism and violence. The alert emphasized the recent assaults in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where there has been an upsurge in insurgent activity. The warning was released in the wake of a devastating attack in which separatist terrorists killed over fifty people in Balochistan last month. Particularly, the embassy has warned against visiting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Additionally, it issued a risk assessment for areas close…
Islamabad, Sep 12: Today in Faisalabad, the Champions One-Day Cup will begin with a match between Shadab Khan’s Panthers and Mohammad Rizwan’s Markhorses. In this tournament, Saqlain Mushtaq has been assigned the role of mentor for the Panthers, while Misbah-ul-Haq will guide the Markhors. Top players from Pakistan will square off in the most recent domestic competition today at 3:00 pm. In order to guarantee comprehensive coverage of the tournament, broadcasting and live-streaming arrangements have been created. A Sports HD, GEO Super, and PTV Sports will all broadcast the matches. The games will be streamed live on Tamasha, Tapmad, and…
Islamabad, Sep 12: MS petrol and High-Speed Diesel (HSD) prices are expected to fall this week due to international oil prices Reduction. On September 14, 2024, the federal government is anticipated to lower the cost of gasoline and diesel by 12 rupees per liter. The reduced estimate is based on the fact that global oil prices have dropped to less than $70 per barrel during the past two weeks. Notably, during the period under consideration, the value of the Pakistani rupee stayed steady at 278. In light of the aforementioned, it is anticipated that the cost of HSD in Pakistan…
Islamabad, Sep 12: State-controlled oil company Saudi Aramco First gas station in Pakistan by End of 2024 This comes after Aramco made its first downstream retail investment in the nation in May when it acquired a 40% share in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO). Following its acquisition of Chilean fuel and lubricant supplier Esmax Distribución SpA earlier this year, Aramco has now entered the Pakistani market. Saudi Aramco gas station Pakistan completed the purchase of a 40% equity holding in GO Petroleum in May 2024. GO is a prominent petroleum firm in Pakistan that specializes in the acquisition, warehousing,…
Islamabad, Sep 12: Airlink Secures Premium Partner for Apple’s Distribution in Pakistan, the authorized, Apple’s Distributor in Pakistan the business notified to the main stock exchange on Thursday. According to the stock filing, this strategic appointment intends to greatly increase the availability of Apple goods and give consumers better access to the newest developments through organized Retail Channel coverage. We are thrilled to welcome Air Link Communication Limited, an established and proven name in the industry,” said Shahid Khan, CEO of GNEXT Technologies. “Their extensive reseller channel network aligns perfectly with our vision of making Apple products accessible to a…
Islamabad, Sep 12: Following a seven-month ban, the social media site Twitter, now branded as X, is once again X Accessible in Pakistan, according to a PTA lawyer who appeared before the Sindh High Court. The lawyer said that X’s social network restriction has been lifted because the letter that was originally submitted in February to request X’s suspension has been retracted. The lawyer elucidated the government’s attitude on X access subsequent to the Sindh High Court’s demand for PTA’s view on the topic. As things stand, it’s unclear if access to X has been allowed permanently again or if…
Islamabad, Sep 12: The Met Office has released an urgent Arctic Blast Weather Forecast Met Office update, warning of a severe cold front heading towards the UK. According to the forecast, temperatures are expected to drop well below freezing, with heavy snow and strong winds likely to cause disruptions across northern regions. In the latest Arctic Blast Weather Forecast Met Office bulletin, meteorologists predict that this cold snap could last for several days, impacting travel and daily routines. In a sign of things to come, weather forecaster WXCharts is predicting that some areas might even see temperatures as low as -5C. Authorities…
Islamabad, Sep 12: The Pakistan Earthquake Today Magnitude is 5.7 on the Richter’s scale. The Punjab cities rocked by the earthquake included Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Kamalia, Khanewal, Bhalwal, Chiniot, Hafizabad, Toba Tek Singh, Gujarat, Sargodha and Jhang among other cities. The quake, which occurred at 2:45 PM local time, caused panic among residents, with many rushing out of their homes and offices in fear. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) was cited by Geo News to state that the epicentre of the earthquake was located approximately 10 kilometers below the surface in the southwest of the Punjab province,…
Islamabad, Sep 11: FBR Income Tax Filing Deadline it clear that there would be no extension in the deadline for filing income tax returns. According to FBR authorities, 1.4 million returns have been filed as of this writing, and they stated that there will be no extension of the deadline past September 30, 2024. FBR also issued a warning, stating that non-fillers may suffer from a number of repercussions, including as the disconnection of gas and electricity meters and the barring of mobile SIMs. The FBR issued a warning, stating that severe measures, including the freezing of bank accounts,…
