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Warner Bros. is taking high-budget TV production to an entirely new level with its upcoming Harry Potter reboot. According to the British newspaper Express, the studio has committed a jaw-dropping $100 million to produce each episode of the series, making it the most expensive television show ever made. Planned to span seven seasons, each with six episodes, the series’ total estimated budget stands at a massive $4.2 billion. This amount dwarfs previous big-budget shows like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which held the record until now with a per-episode cost of $62 million and a total…

Superstar Saba Qamar, one of the most celebrated names in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, is ready to return to television screens in Case No. 9. Written by renowned journalist and anchor Shahzeb Khanzada, the drama is already creating buzz for its compelling storyline and stellar cast. Saba Qamar recently shared exclusive photos from the drama’s set, providing fans with a glimpse into the upcoming gripping courtroom saga. The pictures feature some of the industry’s top names, including Faysal Quraishi, Aaminah Sheikh, Naveen Waqar, Hina Bayat, and Ali Rehman Khan—signalling an ensemble performance with serious on-screen firepower. Although the official plot details…

Apple is getting closer to making hand gestures a standard way to interact with its devices, from Macs and MacBooks to iPhones and its Vision product line. A new U.S. patent application reveals how Apple plans to integrate hand gesture recognition into its ecosystem, with smarter context awareness, gaze tracking, and more intuitive input methods. The newly filed patent outlines a system that can distinguish between intentional gestures and routine peripheral use like typing or mouse activity. For instance, if a user’s hand is resting on a keyboard or aligned with a flat surface, the system will recognize that as…

United States President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating the country’s nuclear energy development, as his administration seeks to address rising electricity demand driven by data centres and artificial intelligence technologies. The directives require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) — an independent body — to streamline its licensing process, shortening timelines for reactor and power plant approvals from a decade or more to just 18 months. “This is going to turn the clock back on over 50 years of overregulation of an industry,” said US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who also heads the White House…

The district administration of Peshawar on Saturday imposed Section 144 in the vicinity of Bacha Khan Airport for a period of two months, effective immediately. The decision aims to enhance security and safety around the airport premises. Under the newly issued notification, activities including aerial firing, pigeon shooting, and kite flying have been strictly prohibited in areas adjacent to the airport. Additionally, the use of drones, high-powered lasers, and beam lights will also be banned. Officials warned that any violation of the imposed Section 144 orders will be dealt with according to the law. Security forces have been instructed to…

The European Union on Friday reiterated its commitment to securing a trade deal with the United States based on mutual respect, after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all goods imported from the EU. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, following a phone call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, stressed that the 27-member bloc is engaged in talks to reach an agreement “that works for both” sides. “EU-US trade is unmatched and must be guided by mutual respect, not threats. We stand ready to defend our interests,” he…

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast cloudy conditions and rain accompanied by strong winds in Islamabad and adjoining areas over the next 24 hours. According to the latest advisory, rain and gusty winds are expected in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, and Jhelum. Similar weather conditions are likely to affect various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, Dir, Swat, Malakand, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Haripur, Buner, Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Kurram, Kohat, Karak, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan. In Punjab, strong winds and rain are expected in Muzaffargarh, Taunsa Sharif, Khanewal, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Mianwali, Khushab, Bhakkar,…

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s move to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enrol international students, granting the Ivy League institution and its foreign student body a brief reprieve in a wider confrontation between the university and the White House. In a short order issued on Friday, US District Judge Allison Burroughs placed a two-week stay on the policy, which Harvard has characterised as retaliatory and unconstitutional. The university accused the administration of violating its First Amendment rights and undermining academic independence in a complaint filed earlier the same day in a Boston federal court. Judge Burroughs,…

The 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of SCO Countries was held in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, bringing together more than 300 representatives from media, academia and enterprises across 26 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, observer countries and dialogue partners. The event highlighted initiatives to enhance cross-border media collaboration, including the release of a public opinion survey reflecting regional perspectives on cooperation. Delegates also launched an initiative to leverage digital platforms for storytelling, alongside a youth cultural exchange program designed to deepen grassroots connections. Discussions emphasized the role of factual, balanced journalism in fostering mutual understanding and regional…

The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair opened Thursday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, offering an artificial intelligence (AI) exhibition area for the first time. The five-day event is being held across eight exhibition halls, three comprehensive spaces and five specialized areas. The specialized halls cover a broad array of fields, including international cultural trade, cultural tourism, art and design, film and gaming, and intangible cultural heritage. The AI exhibition area showcases the latest products from 22 local tech companies, such as robots, drones, smart glasses and smart earphones. Through interactive experiences, visitors can get a glimpse…