LONDON, Nov 12(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday postponed his departure to Pakistan citing physical exhaustion, family sources said, as his hectic schedule during his stay in London took a toll on his health. The premier, who arrived in London a few days ago after attending the COP27 meeting in Egypt, was scheduled to leave for Pakistan on Friday, but he …

Nov 11(ABC): The popular iPhone, iPad, and Mac video editing tool LumaFusion is now available for Android and Chrome OS devices. It just earned the award for best iPad app of the year in 2021 for making difficult video editing simple that can be accomplished with just one’s fingertips LumaFusion made its Android debut on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S8 devices. …

PARIS, Nov 11(ABC): An electric helicopter with multiple rotors took its first flight in conventional air traffic near Paris on Thursday as it prepares for commercial flights from 2024. The Volocopter test aircraft, which resembles a large drone with eight rotors, took off with a passenger on board from the Pontoise-Cormeilles airfield outside Paris and briefly circled around while other …

WASHINGTON, Nov 11(ABC): About 11.5 billion years ago, a distant star roughly 530 times larger than our sun died in a cataclysmic explosion that blew its outer layers of gas into the surrounding cosmos, a supernova documented by astronomers in blow-by-blow detail. Researchers on Wednesday said NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope managed to capture three separate images spanning a period of …

LAHORE, Nov 11(ABC): Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said that the news circulating about the appointment of the Army Chief is merely based on speculations. Taking to Twitter, the defence minister said that no decision was made about COAS’ appointment during the meeting between PM Shehbaz Sharif and Nawaz Sharif. He added that consultations were made in this regard, …

Nov 11(ABC): WhatsApp will roll out a new feature for its users that will allow them to remain undisrupted by missed calls in the midst of crucial meetings or much-needed downtime. The application will be rolling out the “Do Not Disturb” feature — which is currently under development — to help them ward off annoying missed calls for iOS, Android, and …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 12 (ABC):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah was in good health, refuting rumors regarding his physical condition. “Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah visited the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology in Rawalpindi for a routine checkup. There is no truth in the speculations regarding his health,” Marriyum said in a series of …

Nov 11(ABC): Former prime minister and PTI Chairman has reiterated that incumbent coalition government would not appoint next army chief on merit, saying PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif would not let it happen. “Whoever is on merit should become the next army chief but Nawaz Sharif would not let it happen because they want to control the institutions to save their …

LONDON, Nov 11(ABC): After crucial meetings between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif in London, it was decided Friday to appoint the military’s senior-most officer as the next army chief, reported. The decision was taken during a meeting of the PML-N leadership, with party supremo Nawaz Sharif, vice president Maryam Nawaz, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11(ABC): Additional Secretary Asia and Pacific Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was Friday appointed as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ new spokesperson, replacing Asim Iftikhar, who has been posted on a new assignment. In a notification, the Foreign Office announced the appointment of Baloch as the spokesperson and Saima Syed, who is currently serving as the director-general (strategic communication division), …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11(ABC): PTI Friday suspended the membership of party’s estranged leader Major (retd) Khurram Hameed Rokhri after he debunked party chief Imran Khan’s allegation against a senior army officer. “After consultation with higher party leadership, basic party membership of Major (R) Khurram Hameed Khan Rokhart has been terminated,” PTI’s Mianwali President Saleem Gul Khan said in a notification. Providing the …

LAHORE, Nov 11(ABC): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry on Friday said that party chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan enjoys the support of all segments of the society, whether it be poor or rich. Comparing the PTI chief [Imran] with Pakistan People’s Party founder and former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Fawad said …

Nov 11(ABC): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday alleged that the Ahmad brothers — Khurram and Waqar — killed senior journalist and anchorperson Arshad Sharif with Kenyan police. The federal minister termed Sharif’s murder as “target killing” and said that this was not the case of “mistaken identity”. Sanaullah said that the Ahmad brothers killed Sharif with the Kenyan police and …

LONDON, Nov 11(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accused PTI Chairman Imran Khan of attempting to ruin Pakistan through his agitation. Briefly speaking to the media after holding a third round of talks with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, the premier said that Imran Khan wants to ruin Pakistan but this will not happen. “Defeat is the destiny of those who …

KARACHI, Nov 11(ABC): The Sindh cabinet has approved delaying local government elections in Karachi Division for another 90 days. It was revealed in a letter from the local government to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday. The move comes a day after Sindh High Court (SHC) censured the ECP for sitting on the local bodies (LB) elections in Karachi and Hyderabad, …

LONDON, Nov 11(ABC): In a setback, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s request for an indefinite adjournment in the Daily Mail defamation case has been denied by a court in the United Kingdom. Justice Matthew Nicklin heard the case, according to British media, which also reported that the court also denied more time to the applicant, PM Shehbaz, whose hands are full with the …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (ABC): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Umar Ata Bandial Friday administered the oath to three newly appointed Supreme Court judges at the swearing-in ceremony. The CJP took the oath of office to Justice Athar Minallah, Justice Shahid Waheed, and Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi. SC judges, representatives of the Bar Council, senior lawyers, law officers, judicial officers …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (ABC):President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday administered the oath of office to Justice Aamer Farooq as the Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC), at an oath-taking ceremony, held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, senior judges, high-ranking government officials, members …

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 10(ABC):  Twitter on Wednesday unveiled — and then almost immediately scrapped — a new gray “official” label for some high-profile accounts as Elon Musk struggles to revamp the highly influential platform following his $44 billion buyout. “I just killed it,” Musk tweeted just hours after the new tag was added to government accounts as well as those …

Nov 10(ABC): LG’s display unit develops a 12-inch high-resolution stretchy display, that is said to be the first of its kind in the world. The display can be stretched, folded, and twisted without distorting it or causing wrinkles or other damage because of the technology.     The film-type substrate for stretchy display was created using specialized silicon materials similar …

Nov 10(ABC): Apple limited file-sharing for Chinese iPhone users Thursday, a month after reports that antigovernment protestors used the function to share digital leaflets with strangers. Smartphones sold by Apple in China can now only receive files from non-contacts for 10 minutes through the AirDrop mechanism before the feature automatically shuts off. AirDrop did not previously have a time limit. …

Nov 10(ABC): International Business Machines Corp on Wednesday said it launched its most powerful quantum computer to date called the Osprey, a 433-qubit machine that has three times the number of qubits than its Eagle machine announced last year. The number of qubits, or quantum bits, are an indication of the power of the quantum computer which uses quantum mechanics, …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (ABC): Minister for Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Thursday said that Chairman PTI was trying to sabotage the Saudi leadership visit to Pakistan through its long march.  PTI was making efforts to create unrest in the country through long march, he said while talking to a private television channel.  Commenting on Army Chief’s appointment he said the …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (ABC): Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan on Thursday said that under the leadership of Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the inflation would be reduced and overall other financial matters would be stabilized in next four months in the country. Talking to a private news channel, he said the PTI workers with the support of provincial governments …

Nov 10(ABC): The federal government on Thursday disclosed that a princely sum of Rs21.9 million was being spent per month to ensure the security of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, even as he held rallies across the country against the government. In a summary of the cost of security provided to the former prime minister, …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (ABC): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said that Pakistan wanted to further strengthen institutional linkages with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and its member states, in line with the Joint Action Plan for Strategic Dialogue between the two sides. The Foreign Minister, who met with Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf, Secretary General of GCC in Riyadh, …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10(ABC): Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has warned PTI protesters against blocking roads, saying “there is a fear that the people will now start holding accountable the riotous and anarchist followers of Imran Khan”. The PTI workers and supporters have been protesting in different cities of the country mainly in Punjab since the failed assassination attempt on former …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10(ABC): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday said that the judiciary could not exceed the authority of the executive and it could only ask the executive to fulfil its responsibility. A three-member Supreme Court bench comprising CJP Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah heard the case filed by Pakistan …

WAZIRABAD, Nov 10(ABC): Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Umar Ata Bandial to look into four things including FIR of Wazirabad attack, Azam Swati video scandal and brutal assassination of Arshad Sharif. The supporters of the PTI have resumed a march to the federal capital a week …

LONDON, Nov 10(ABC): PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, who is living in London since November 2019, has been issued a diplomatic passport, family sources confirmed. On the other hand, Nawaz maintains that he had already acquired a diplomatic passport. According to the Ministry of Interior’s Directorate-General of Immigration and Passports, “diplomatic passports are issued to the dignitaries of the state, diplomats …

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10(ABC): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday announced Rs5 million each for the fatal victim of the PTI’s long march to support the bereaved families. Three of the four victims lost their lives after they were run over by PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s container and one in the Wazirabad shooting. “The Prime Minister, while expressing his grief over the tragic deaths …

RAWALPINDI, Nov 10(ABC): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday advised armed forces to keep serving the nation with the same zeal and commitment no matter what the circumstances. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the army chief’s comments came during his visit to Sialkot and Mangla garrisons as part of his farewell visits …

LONDON, Nov 10(ABC): Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif resolved not to come under PTI’s pressure, especially on their key demand of early elections, sources told. PM Shehbaz and his brother met at the Avenfield flats four hours after the younger Sharif arrived in the British capital after concluding his trip to Egypt for the COP27 climate conference. A source …

ADELAIDE, Nov 10(ABC): Alex Hales and captain Jos Buttler shone in a record unbroken opening partnership as a ruthless England humiliated India by 10 wickets at Adelaide Oval on Thursday to storm into the Twenty20 World Cup final. England, who won the 50-over World Cup on home soil in 2019, can now become the first team to hold both global …

KARACHI, Nov 10(ABC): Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday censured the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for sitting on the local bodies (LB) elections in Karachi and Hyderabad, warning them against further delay. The court voiced its displeasure over the holdup during the hearing of the petitions submitted by PTI and JI. A two-member bench, headed by Chief Justice Sindh …

Nov 10(ABC): Federal Minister for Information and Technology and Communication Syed Aminul Haque on Thursday announced that Pakistan will launch 5G technology by July 2023. The minister made the announcement while addressing a gathering at the UBIT Career Fest 2022 organised by the Department of Computer Science, University of Karachi. He was invited as a chief guest there. The event …

LAHORE, Nov 10(ABC): An anti-corruption court on Thursday approved the bail of former Punjab Assembly deputy speaker Dost Muhammad Mazari in a land encroachment case registered against him by the provincial Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE). The court issued the ruling on Mazari’s bail after it had reserved a verdict on it a day earlier following the completion of the lawyer’s arguments. The court, while …

Nov 9(ABC): If you thought that Netflix was strictly a source of binge-streaming movies and TV shows, you may need to change that mindset soon. It seems that Netflix may be exploring an unexpected source of revenue — live sports. If the rumors prove to be true, will Netflix be able to compete against the giants, or will it be …

Nov 9(ABC): When everything goes correctly, buying a graphics card can make for an exciting experience. There is nothing like the feeling of getting your new card, installing it into your computer, and eagerly checking out what it can do. Like any computer upgrade, there are potential pitfalls if you haven’t done your research. It’s a special kind of disappointment …

Nov 9(ABC): Apple iPhones are some of the best-performing smartphones in the world. Every year, Apple’s top executives come on stage to announce new iPhones with improved hardware and software. However, even with the fastest processor in a smartphone and a capable iOS ecosystem, sometimes, iPhones might run slow. Is your iPhone taking more time to boot up or run …