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KARACHI: In the endless tug-of-war for user attention, TikTok and Instagram are once again sharpening their tools – both platforms are preparing to roll out significant updates to the way users communicate. TikTok is expanding its direct messaging features and Instagram launching new inbox management tools tailored for influencers. These updates, targeted at different groups, … Read more
Eurasian leaders eagerly met the Russian leader at a summit this week, as President Trump has helped ease his isolation over the war in Ukraine.
Ace spinner Rashid Khan became the highest wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals as he helped Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 38 runs in Sharjah on Monday. The wily 26-year-old took 3-21 — reaching 165 wickets in his 98th T20I — to derail UAE from 90-2 to 150-8 in 20 overs after setting them 189 to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Inflation eased to 3% in August on the back of a sharp decline in perishable food prices, which dropped by nearly one-fourth compared to a year ago. However, this relief may be temporary due to the impact of floods that have inundated Pakistan’s grain-producing regions. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Monday … Read more
Even if your finances are in good shape, you likely don’t need more clothes or shoes—just better styling KARACHI: We’ve all been there—endlessly scrolling through Instagram, sighing with envy as influencers flaunt the latest must-have trends. But before you dive into the fast-fashion frenzy and regretful spending, take a step back. The key to a … Read more
The semifinalist were confirmed on day four of the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir, Bihar 2025. The last round of pool matches produced a thrilling mix of high-scoring clashes. Fans were treated to 40 goals across four matches, with the host nation India delivering a record-breaking performance under the lights. Korea marched on in the first … Read more
Cybersecurity firm Trail of Bits has revealed a technique that embeds malicious prompts into images processed by large language models (LLMs). The method exploits how AI platforms compress and downscale images for efficiency. While the original files appear harmless, the resizing process introduces visual artifacts that expose concealed instructions, which the model interprets as legitimate … Read more
[The world premiere drew a starry audience to the annual film festival in Colorado.
[The world’s largest food company named Philipp Navratil, a longtime employee, to replace Laurent Freixe.
Chris Columbus, the original director of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ and ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’, has ruled out any possibility of returning to the wizarding world. Speaking to The Times of London, Columbus said it is “impossible” for him to come back to the franchise because of the political complications … Read more
