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Apple unveils HomeView smart home display with wall-mounted and tabletop options

The new device integrates Siri AI and a 7-inch touchscreen to facilitate seamless smart home management and recipe sharing from iPhones.

National Bank of Pakistan updates foreign exchange rates for 15 October settlement

The Treasury Management Division released new buying and selling prices for major global currencies including the US dollar, Euro, and British pound.

Islamabad court orders prison access for lawyers of Imaan Mazari and Hadi Chattha

The ruling follows claims that the defendants were held in jail for eight months without adequate legal representation or fair trial conditions.

Gianni Infantino seeks fourth term as FIFA president in 2027 election

The bid faces scrutiny over a shelved plan to allow private investment into the World Cup amid legal battles with UEFA.

Australian nationwide genomic profiling programme attracts over 26,000 cancer patients

The initiative follows a 2016 trial where over a third of participants were found to have telltale changes in at least one gene.

Google releases Gemini 4 Argon for global developer and enterprise use

The model ranked first on the Vals Index and helped teams increase agentic code submissions by more than 35% while reducing rollbacks.

Alexander Zverev to become world number one in men's tennis rankings

The 29-year-old German athlete secures the top spot following a dominant season and the withdrawal of his primary rivals from competition.

Mustafa Kamal pledges nursing sector reforms to improve salaries and training

The initiative aims to transform Islamabad's healthcare infrastructure into a national model while addressing corruption in nursing licensing.

Chinese seniors seek paid companionship to combat urban loneliness

A growing commercial sector provides meals and hiking trips as social structures in Chinese cities leave many elderly residents isolated.

Russian missile strike kills one and injures 13 in Kyiv apartment block

The attack targets energy infrastructure despite claims of a ceasefire agreement and leaves four people in serious condition.

Stephen Amell joins cast of upcoming Baywatch reboot series

The 12-episode reboot will premiere on Fox in January 2027 and features returning guest stars from the original series.

Ticket applications for 2027 Cricket World Cup surge past 15 million

Shehbaz Sharif and Netanyahu issue similar statements condemning Houthi attacks

Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's support for Saudi Arabia's sovereignty while Netanyahu called for regional cooperation to confront terrorism.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee orders coordinated actions to eliminate terrorism

The move follows a constitutional shift where the Governor now manages provincial functions while Parliament retains legislative authority.

Elon Musk donates $276 million to Republican groups since July

Musk's contributions include $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund to help maintain a Republican majority and protect its Texas seat.

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority proposes mandatory registration for travel SIM and eSIM providers

The move aims to curb financial fraud and security risks posed by foreign roaming services that bypass local identity verification.

Ali Pervaiz Malik attends International Energy Forum in Riyadh to discuss cooperation

The minister sought to secure energy supplies and investment by meeting with officials from Libya, Qatar, and Turkey during the ministerial summit.

US federal authorities charge OpenAI engineer with installing covert recording device

The former engineer faces up to five years in prison after a security team discovered multiple devices hidden in an executive conference room.

Federal Government pledges full support to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa against terrorism

The federal government will provide modern weapons and resources to strengthen the capacity of the KP Police and Counter Terrorism Department.

Pakistan lowers petrol prices for 24 hours as OGRA updates fuel rates

The price of petrol fell by Rs. 2.71 per litre on Wednesday, while diesel saw a marginal decrease of Rs. 0.03.

Brad Smith calls for urgent global safety rules and independent AI evaluators

Smith argues for mandatory incident reports, emergency brakes, and victim notifications, noting that Britain is well-placed to lead these efforts.

Punjab schools remain open despite fake closure notification for 12 October

While Punjab institutions stay active, specific districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa face closures and exam delays due to security concerns.

Dropout to launch first new original live-action scripted series MP3

The comedy streaming service marks its first foray into live-action scripted content in seven years following its rebranding from CollegeHumor.

Shopify enables shoppers to configure AI agents for automated product purchases

The move allows users to set specific rules for a personal shopper that can navigate over one billion listings across the web.