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Apple may be planning to hold the line on pricing for its next-generation Pro iPhones. According to fresh supply chain research, the iPhone 18 Pro models could launch at similar starting prices as the iPhone 17 Pro lineup. Apple is targeting similar starting prices for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, according to Jeff Pu, an equity analyst at GF Securities. In a research note obtained by MacRumors, Pu said his firm’s recent supply chain checks suggest Apple is focused on strict cost management. The goal, he said, is to keep the starting prices either “unchanged”…

Finding information on Google is easy — sometimes too easy. To address growing privacy concerns, Google has rolled out new tools that allow users to remove sensitive personal data and explicit images from Search results. Google announced it is enhancing its Search removal tools to give users more control over what appears about them online. The company says the update makes it simpler to remove sensitive personal information and explicit images that should never have been public. The new features are available through Google’s “Results About You” hub, which centralizes privacy-related removal requests. How to remove personal info The…

ISLAMABAD (PEN) :  The annual Spring Festival travel rush is underway, with China’s high-speed trains serving as the main transportation force. During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, the network achieved a systematic technological leap in speed, intelligence and engineering capability. Delegates to the World Congress on High-Speed Rail take a selfie with the Fuxing CR400 high-speed train, left, and the new generation of Fuxing CR450 high-speed EMU, right, as they tour the National Railway Test Center in Beijing, July 9, 2025. /VCG Speed remains a core indicator. By the end of 2025, China’s high-speed rail network exceeded 45,000 kilometers,…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for the revitalization of old revolutionary base areas to be accelerated during an inspection tour in Ganzhou, east China’s Jiangxi Province, on Monday and Tuesday. Li, who is also a Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the need to genuinely implement supportive policy measures, foster competitive industries and ensure steady improvements in public welfare in these areas. When visiting rural villages, Li chatted with primary-level officials and residents to learn about their incomes, jobs and access to medical care, as well as assistance for people…

John Lee, chief executive of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), on Tuesday welcomed the white paper “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework of One Country, Two Systems” released by the State Council Information Office. Lee said in a statement that he will fully support and implement the content and requirements of the white paper. The white paper detailed how the fight for safeguarding national security in Hong Kong is an unrelenting one. Lee said that since Hong Kong’s return to the motherland, the manipulation of anti-China agitators in Hong Kong and hostile external forces had…

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee,  commended the hard work and contributions of delivery workers. When visiting a community canteen for seniors during his two-day inspection tour in Beijing, Xi talked with three delivery workers who were having a rest in the canteen, asking about their work and life. “You’ve worked hard to meet the needs of countless households, and the city couldn’t function without workers like you. I hope you all can lead good lives and work well,” Xi said. Xi urged Party committees and governments at all levels to care for workers…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir underscored the importance of multinational military exercises, saying such engagements are essential for aligning armed forces with the evolving character of modern warfare. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition concluded at Kharian on February 9, 2026. The closing ceremony was attended by Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), as the chief guest. The PATS competition is a 60-hour-long patrolling exercise aimed at enhancing professional military skills. It focuses…

Britain’s royal palace is prepared to help police if approached in connection with former Prince Andrew’s links to late US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said on Monday. King Charles has made clear “his profound concern” at allegations that continue to emerge regarding his brother Andrew’s conduct, the palace spokesperson said. “While the specific claims in question are for Mr Mountbatten-Windsor to address, if we are approached by Thames Valley Police we stand ready to support them,” the spokesperson said in a statement to media. The Thames Valley police force has said it is looking into an…

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan ranks third in the world in terms of the number of freelancers, as the government moves to upgrade skills and position the country as a regional tech hub. In an interview with Arab News, Aurangzeb said Pakistan has emerged as one of the largest freelance markets globally. He said the government’s clear objective is to upscale and rescale freelancers to increase their earning potential and global competitiveness. According to the finance minister, strengthening the freelance economy is a key pillar of Pakistan’s digital growth strategy. Aurangzeb said special emphasis is being placed on improving…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Pakistan’s participation in the highly anticipated match against India, with the government announcing that the national team will take the field on February 15. The government of Pakistan confirmed that the prime minister has allowed the Pakistan national cricket team to play against India. The match is scheduled for February 15, 2026, during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Officials said the decision was made after careful consideration of diplomatic, sporting, and regional factors. According to the official announcement, Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, formally briefed the prime minister on…