India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), successfully launched a rocket on Friday, propelling a spacecraft into orbit and setting it on a trajectory towards a planned landing on the lunar south pole next month. This significant milestone, if achieved, would establish India as a major space power.
In an interview with Fuchsia Magazine, prominent figures in the Pakistani entertainment industry, Yasir Nawaz and Nida Yasir, delved into a conversation about the recurrent storylines often seen in television dramas. They explored how these familiar themes manage to capture the attention of audiences, both locally and globally. As an example, Yasir highlighted the immense popularity of the Turkish drama, Dirilis Ertuğrul, among Pakistani viewers.
The Federal Minister of Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar, is withholding his signature for the establishment of the Pakistan Land Port Authority (PLPA) in the cabinet. He has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of consultation with his ministry regarding the matter.
Apple is reportedly exploring various new iPhone models, and among them is a rollable iPhone with a sliding screen, according to a report by Patently Apple. The company has been granted a patent for this technology, which was filed in November 2022 and recently published.
Samsung Romania has launched a campaign offering ten Galaxy Z Flip5 phones as giveaways to pre-registered individuals. However, an inadvertent publication of a PDF detailing the terms and conditions unveiled the potential price of the giveaway items.
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has observed a notable surge in visitor numbers, particularly in the first half of 2023. The mosque welcomed over 3.3 million visitors during this period, marking a 127 percent rise compared to the previous year. Among these visitors, there were approximately 914,195 worshippers and 2,388,437 tourists.
The Federal Cabinet has granted permission for the passage of 40 feet containers containing banned auto parts into Afghanistan upon the request of the World Food Program (WFP). These banned spare parts are intended for a fleet of Renault trucks utilized by the WFP.
Chinese company OnePlus is reportedly planning to hold a launch event called OnePlus Open on August 29, as leaked by tipster Max Jambor and SmartPix. The event, expected to take place in New York, will be livestreamed online. The highlight of the event will be the unveiling of OnePlus’ first-ever foldable phone, which is set to go on sale during the third quarter of the year.
At Lahore’s Chauburji Chowk, a group of quick-acting people teamed up to save a man’s life and prevented him from jumping off the bridge to end his own life.
Pakistan’s 2023-24 international cricket season will commence with the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship against Sri Lanka in Galle. This action-packed season also includes participation in the ACC Asia Cup, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
In the agricultural region of Hadiara in Lahore, Punjab, an incident occurred where a drone carrying narcotics, worth millions in local currency, crashed into fields, causing alarm among the local community.
Twitter has recently launched a new feature that aims to support content creators by providing them with a share of the ad revenue generated from advertisements displayed in response to their tweets. This initiative is an effort to incentivize creators and foster increased engagement on the platform.
