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Meta has begun testing a new feature on Threads that allows users to share long-form text within a single post, the company confirmed on Thursday. According to TechCrunch, the tool enables users to attach a block of text rather than creating a sequence of separate posts when expressing extended ideas or commentary. The feature appears under the name “text attachment” and was first observed on iOS by app researcher Radu Oncescu, who also published a screenshot of the function. According to the in-app description, the feature lets users attach extended text and use formatting options to present news snippets, book excerpts,…

Adidas has unveiled the new official match balls for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Women’s Champions League, which are both apparently manufactured in Pakistan.  The launch happened shortly after the conclusion of the Champions League play-off matches. According to Adidas, the men’s Champions League ball is inspired by the night sky, whereas the women’s edition is inspired by deep space and the Northern lights. Both designs pay tribute to football stars as they prepare for the finals, which will be held in Budapest and Oslo in May. The men’s ball has a striking gold and blue finish, accented by…

The commentary panel for the forthcoming tri-nation series announced on Thursday. According to details, Ramiz Raja, Aamir Sohail, Bazid Khan, Salman Butt and Neeil Ojha would be the part of the commentary panel for the trilateral series, slated to begin tomorrow with Pakistan-Afghanistan clash. It is pertinent to note that earlier in a press conference, Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha hoped that the new-look Pakistan would deliver in the tri-nation series and Asia Cup 2025. He recalled the Pakistan’s “brilliant” record in Sharjah in the past. He acknowledged the importance of the trilateral series, saying, “When I was a…

Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves recorded a modest rise of $47 million this week, pushing the total to $19.61 billion, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). State Bank reserves cross $14.27bn The central bank confirmed that its foreign currency holdings increased by $18 million in one week, bringing the SBP’s total reserves to $14.27 billion. Officials said the increase reflects steady inflows and a slight improvement in the country’s external position. Commercial banks add $29m Reserves held by commercial banks also saw an uptick, climbing by $29 million to reach $5.34 billion. This combined growth has…

Canada and India announced new high commissioners to each other’s countries on Thursday, in the latest sign of improving ties frayed by former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegation that India was linked to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil. India’s previous high commissioner left Canada in October. Ottawa said he was among six diplomats who were expelled after they were linked to the murder of separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, while India said it had withdrawn the envoy. India also said that same day that it had ordered the expulsion of six high-ranking Canadian diplomats, including the…

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced major reforms in Pakistan’s internet and telecom infrastructure, promising faster connectivity through spectrum auctions, satellite internet licensing, and new submarine cable projects. Spectrum auction to double internet speed Speaking at a media briefing on Thursday, Shaza Fatima said the government is working to resolve the long-standing issue of slow mobile internet. Currently, Pakistan operates on just 274 MHz spectrum, which she compared to “8 lanes of traffic running on a two-lane highway.” She confirmed that the government will soon auction 600 MHz of spectrum, a move she said…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that China stands ready to enhance strategic mutual trust with Brazil, firmly support each other, and deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a phone conversation with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira. The China-Brazil relationship is at its best in history, Wang noted. He added that China is ready to work with Brazil to further deepen practical cooperation in various fields between the two countries. Noting that Brazil has…

The first-ever static display of China’s J-20 stealth fighter jets will take place during an aviation open-day event in Changchun, northeast China’s Jilin Province, according to a press conference held on Thursday in Beijing. The aviation open-day, hosted by the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force, is scheduled for September 19 to 23. Themed “soaring in the sky, winning the future,” it will feature a range of exciting displays and performances, said Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang. “This event will display over a hundred types of active-duty aircraft, ground equipment, and classic retired equipment of the Air Force.…

China’s total intelligent computing capacity has reached 780,000 PFlops, ranking second in the world, Liu Liehong, head of the National Data Administration, said on Thursday. Liu unveiled this data during the opening ceremony of the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2025, being held in Guiyang, capital of southwest China’s Guizhou Province. The country has continued to accelerate the construction of data infrastructure, and by the end of July this year had built 25 urban business nodes nationwide, he said. This progress stems from China’s “East Data, West Computing” initiative, which has become a strategic project in the country’s major…

China held its second press conference on Friday to provide updates on preparations for the upcoming victory anniversary events in Beijing. The press conference was organized by the press center for the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu gave a briefing on China’s commitment to upholding peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for humanity during the press conference.