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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has said the party will not make any decision without its incarcerated founder Imran Khan, maintaining that reconciliation with the government cannot move forward without his involvement in the dialogue process. Addressing a press conference alongside PTI lawyers at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad, Raja said two rounds of negotiations with the government were held over the weekend but ended without a breakthrough. He said PTI had entered the talks with sincerity and was serious about resolving the issues through dialogue. Raja said the party had two major demands, with the first…

Pakistan’s fashion industry has gained fresh international recognition, with streetwear designer Zain Ahmad and Swedish-Pakistani model Noor Khan named among the 2026 additions to The Business of Fashion’s influential BoF 500. Their inclusion places them alongside Pakistani luxury couturier Faraz Manan, who has been part of the index since 2024. The BoF 500 recognises people shaping the global fashion industry through design, business and culture. The publication’s editors select members following nominations, research and interviews, bringing emerging names into a community that includes established industry leaders. Ahmad, the founder and creative director of Lahore-based menswear label Rastah, has built the…

Bollywood actor Yami Gautam has asked media organisations not to use artificial intelligence (AI) to alter or enhance photographs taken during her public appearances. Gautam, who recently won the National Award for Best Actress, made the request in a post on X on Sunday. “A sincere request to the media,” she wrote. “Please refrain from using AI to alter or enhance my photographs from public appearances. Kindly use images in original form.” The actor added that manipulating a person’s image or likeness using AI should not be done without their knowledge and consent. “Altering or manipulating an individual’s image or…

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has clarified recent remarks about India following his appearance on Shekhar Suman’s show, saying his comments were made as part of a scripted and humorous conversation. Dutt had previously spoken about not feeling “at peace” in India during the programme, prompting discussion over his comments and their interpretation. The Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. actor later addressed the remarks on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sanjay Dutt explains context of remarks Dutt said he did not intend to hurt or disrespect any individual, community or institution through his comments. “I would like to clarify that it was never…

Apple could introduce slimmer display bezels on upcoming iPad models, according to a new report, potentially marking a design change for the company’s tablet lineup. The report, citing information published on Chinese social media platform Weibo, claims that future iPad models will feature significantly narrower bezels around their displays. Apple has not officially confirmed the reported design change or provided details about its upcoming iPad models. Slimmer bezels reportedly in development The reported change would reduce the amount of space surrounding the iPad’s display and give the tablets a higher screen-to-body ratio. Recent iPad Pro models already feature relatively thin…

Apple is replacing some iPhone 18 Pro Max units affected by a cellular service problem on AT&T’s network after the company said software updates could help prevent the issue but would not restore service to devices that had already been affected. The problem was first reported by users in late September, with some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T saying their devices had entered SOS mode and lost the ability to make calls, send texts or access mobile data. AT&T acknowledged the issue before Apple confirmed it on October 2. Apple issues software and carrier updates Apple said the…

Apple’s next high-end MacBook Pro could be significantly lighter than the current 16-inch model, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, as the company reportedly redesigns the laptop’s internal components ahead of an expected OLED and touchscreen debut. Gurman said in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple has miniaturised and rearranged components inside the machine to reduce its weight and make it easier to carry. The reported redesign comes as Apple is expected to introduce an OLED display and touchscreen to the MacBook Pro, potentially narrowing some of the portability gap between the Pro and MacBook Air. New MacBook Pro reportedly…

Google has paused its Open Source Software Vulnerability Rewards Program (OSS VRP), citing a significant increase in automated submissions, most of which the company said were invalid. Google said the programme was suspended from October 1 and that it plans to provide an update in the first quarter of 2027. The programme rewards security researchers who identify and report vulnerabilities in Google’s open-source software. Google cites rise in automated submissions In a post on X and an update to the programme’s rules, Google said the pause was prompted by a “significant rise in automated submissions”. The company said the “vast…

The LUMS Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE), in collaboration with the Ali Institute of Education, hosted the seminar “Recognizing and Supporting Students’ Mental Health: Trauma-informed Approaches as a Whole-School Framework.” Held at the Ali Institute of Education, the event marked the culmination of a year-long project by the LUMS School of Education, in partnership with the Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust (SNPET), to establish a whole-school trauma-informed system. The seminar brought together educators, researchers, government officials, and school leaders to examine how schools can better recognise and respond to the mental health needs of…

Saudi Arabia is quietly shelving plans to build one of ​its most ambitious stadiums for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, two sources familiar with the matter said, after delays and downscaling ‌of the futuristic development housing it. The NEOM Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel and glass structure known as The Line, in turn part of the broader development known as NEOM. NEOM was introduced about a decade ago as a centrepiece of de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030, an ambitious plan to diversify ​the economy and cut reliance…