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The tech world is abuzz with anticipation as fresh leaks and insider reports offer a sneak peek into Apple’s highly awaited iPhone 17 series. With speculation heating up well ahead of the official reveal, the upcoming lineup is already dominating discussions across global markets. From cutting-edge design upgrades to major internal improvements, the iPhone 17 series — particularly the iPhone 17 Pro Max — is shaping up to be Apple’s next bold leap forward in smartphone innovation. Expected launch timeline Following Apple’s typical launch pattern, the iPhone 17 base model is expected to be unveiled between September 11–13, 2025, with…

The Ministry of Finance has released its latest Monthly Economic Outlook Report, revealing a significant rise in government spending and a narrowing budget deficit, alongside notable gains in revenue and remittances during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year. According to the report, government expenditure surged by 18%, reaching Rs12,948 billion from July to April. During the same period, the budget deficit stood at Rs3,689 billion. Revenue and remittances see robust growth The report noted a 26% increase in government revenues, supported by continued economic reforms and enhanced tax compliance. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs11,136…

Pakistan and Iran are set to hold direct bilateral consultations later this week during the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Shusha, Azerbaijan. According to official sources, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will meet his Iranian counterpart, while Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Peshkeshian on Friday. The Pakistani delegation is expected to reach Azerbaijan on Thursday, ahead of the ECO summit, which is being held in the historic city of Shusha — a region in Karabakh that Azerbaijan recently reclaimed from Armenia following a military conflict. During the summit,…

Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has come out strongly in support of Diljit Dosanjh, who is facing mounting criticism from extremist elements in India over his latest film, Sardaar Ji 3, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Despite condemnation from various film bodies and public figures — some even calling for a ban on his future projects — Naseeruddin Shah came forward in Diljit Dosanjh’s defence. He highlighted that Diljit had no role in the casting decisions and denounced the politically motivated attacks driving the backlash. Taking to social media, Shah addressed the growing backlash and stood by Diljit, saying: “I…

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) on Monday launched the Private Enterprise Innovation and Development Joint Fund, which aims to empower private companies to formally participate in national basic research. Under the fund’s framework, private enterprises will identify critical research challenges based on their specific innovation needs, and the joint fund will sponsor top researchers nationwide to address these defined problems. NSFC Director Dou Xiankang said the fund aims to leverage the foundation’s guiding role by encouraging innovation-driven private enterprises to increase their investment in foundational research. The initiative seeks to concentrate China’s leading scientific resources on core…

China’s asteroid probe Tianwen-2 has captured images of the Earth and moon, which the China National Space Administration (CNSA) released on Tuesday. The CNSA said that the narrow-field-of-view navigation sensor equipped on the probe recently captured the images of Earth and the moon, demonstrating good functional performance. Tianwen-2 probe captured the image of the Earth when it was about 590,000 km away, May 30, 2025. /CNSA Tianwen-2 probe captured the image of the moon when it was about 590,000 km away, May 30, 2025. /CNSA The images released include a photograph of Earth obtained by Tianwen-2 when it was approximately…

The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Tuesday held a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday underscored the efforts to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance through fostering good conduct. Xi made the remarks while presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. The study session was held a day before the founding anniversary of the CPC. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee, Xi conveyed festive greetings to all Party members across the country as he spoke after listening to briefings and participating in discussions that focused on implementing the Party central authorities’…

Surrey broke a 126-year-old club record when they posted their highest total in a county cricket match on Monday, declaring their first innings at 820-9 against Durham on the second day of their County Championship clash at the Oval in London. Dom Sibley scored 305 while fellow England internationals Sam Curran (108), Dan Lawrence (178) and Will Jacks (119) pitched in with centuries as Surrey improved on their previous record of 811 scored against Somerset in 1899 at the same venue. Yorkshire’s total of 887 against Warwickshire in 1896 remains the highest total in county cricket, with Surrey’s record the…

ISLAMABAD (DI NEWS) : Umair Shahid is the Arts and Media Manager at the Sahiwal Coal Power Plant, a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and part of the China Huaneng Group. According to official sources, the plant’s Ambassador for Arts and Media, Umair plays a vital role in promoting cultural exchange and strengthening Pakistan-China relations through the power of art. He is the composer and performer of the acclaimed Chinese song “Wo Men Bu Yi Yang” (“We Are Different”), a musical tribute to the enduring “Iron Brotherhood” between Pakistan and China. The song has been performed at…