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May 23, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

If you have six or seven figures to spend and an empty parking space in your second garage that has to be filled, there are plenty of supercars to select from. Ferrari, McLaren, Pagani, Gordon Murray, and more manufacturers are your starting points.

Although the options are probably limitless for NBA legend and tycoon Michael Jordan, he just added a unique Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster to his collection.

For The Convertible Hennessey Will Only Produce 30 Units

Michael Jordan and Hennessey Performance CEO John Hennessey are pictured together in front of Jordan’s Grove XXII private golf course in Florida and his Venom F5 Roadster.

Alpine And Lotus Terminate Their Collaboration On A Future Electric Sports Car Project

May 23, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

There are supposedly no longer any plans for a jointly produced electric sports car between European niche automakers Alpine and Lotus. According to Automotive News Europe, the partnership ended amicably, though no explicit justification for the choice was given.

However, There Might Be Some Cooperation In Other Areas

In 2021, the partnership was declared. Alpine’s parent firm, Renault Group, announced at the time that Alpine will transform into a performance brand that only sold electric vehicles.

The idea was to have everything ready by the middle of the decade, with both brands sharing a next-generation electric sports car that was co-developed with Lotus. According to Lotus, who was quoted by Automotive News Europe, the business simply opted not to move further with the idea, while future collaboration is still conceivable.

It’s important to note that the report singles out the proposed sports vehicle project in particular. Future electric vehicle plans for Alpine include larger SUVs that might be built on Lotus platforms.

By “future electric ambitions,” we mean cars from Renault’s lineup that aren’t more imminent EVs, such a fast hatchback based on the new Renault 5 and a crossover called the GT X-Over.

Naturally, Lotus debuted the Eletre last year, the company’s first SUV, which was thought to serve as the framework for Alpine’s more substantial offerings. Initially, Alpine was going to release these SUVs later in the decade.

With its turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the current generation A110 is still very much in existence. The A110 R, the most recent model of the tiny sports car that made its debut in October 2022, is powered by a mid-mount engine that produces 300 horsepower.

It accelerates from zero to sixty miles per hour in less than four seconds while remaining a road-legal vehicle thanks to track-focused suspension and a hearty dose of carbon fiber. Road-legal, at least, in Europe.

Despite the fact that the current A110 won’t be available for purchase in North America until at least 2026, Renault is at least looking at other export possibilities.

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Security Has Been Tightened In Srinagar Ahead Of The Historic G20 Meeting

May 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

About 60 representatives from G20 member nations are in attendance for the summit in Srinagar. According to officials, Singapore is sending the most delegates to the event in Srinagar.

The third G20 tourism working group meeting will be held in Jammu and Kashmir’s capital city of Srinagar starting today under heavy security. This is the first major international event to take place in the area since the Centre removed Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood and withdrew its special status in August 2019.

Parts of the city of Srinagar and the roads leading to the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre, or SKICC, the location of the G20 conference, have received a sparkling renovation.

At the midway point of its G20 presidency, India has hosted 118 meetings, according to Harshavardhan Shingha, Chief Coordinator G20.

Compared to two prior tourist gatherings, he claimed that the Srinagar gathering had attracted the most attendees.

There are about 60 representatives in attendance from G20 member nations. According to officials, Singapore is sending the most delegates to the event in Srinagar.

The summit also includes representatives from nations who were invited as special guests.

China has voiced opposition to the G20 conference taking place in Kashmir, and Saudi Arabia has not registered for the gathering. Turkey seems to have made the decision not to attend the summit in Srinagar.

Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated on Friday that China “firmly opposes holding G20 meetings in any form in disputed areas and will not attend such meetings.”

India responded to the criticism by asserting that it is allowed to conduct gatherings on its own soil. It asserted that regular relations with China depend on there being peace and tranquilly on its border.

This was China’s first comment on the G20 summit in Srinagar to use such severe language.

Srinagar is protected by an unprecedented level of security in advance of the conference. The ground-to-air security cover includes the deployment of marine commandos and national security guards.

At key locations and sites, anti-drone units have been activated, and national security guards have been stationed.

In light of allegations that terrorists may attempt to disrupt the G20 event in Kashmir, thousands of soldiers from the Army, Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and Jammu and Kashmir Police are a part of the security grid.

vehicles advisories have been issued by the police, and the boulevard road in Srinagar will not be open to vehicles. The G20 delegates’ route is subject to traffic restrictions as well.

Shop owners in the Lal Chowk area have been given special credentials so they may maintain their businesses without encountering any issues.

Parts of Srinagar city and the road leading from the airport to the SKICC received a significant renovation before to the gathering.

Footpaths and roadways in Srinagar receive a makeover as part of the smart city initiative. In addition to the installation of concrete pathways along the Jhelum Riverfront, Poloview Market, one of Srinagar’s greatest shopping destinations, received a sparkling makeover. The market’s four-lane road connection has been shut down. The market is now tiled and solely open to pedestrians.

G20 delegates will also likely visit Poloview Market as part of the tourist itinerary, which has evolved into a picture-postcard representation of Srinagar’s smart city initiative.

According to officials, the G20 summit would increase tourism in Kashmir, which already attracts a lot of local and international visitors.

Jammu and Kashmir would see a boost in tourists and investments if the next G-20 tourism working group conference is a success, according to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday.

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Imran Khan On His Next Court Appearance”80% Chances That I Will Be Arrested”

May 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister, claimed that the ruling coalition’s desire to banish him from politics is a result of their concern over losing the general elections scheduled for 2019.

Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has said that he may be detained once more when he appears in court in Islamabad on Tuesday this week to participate in the investigation into the Al Qadir trust issue, according to ARY News on Sunday.

Additionally, he said that former Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa was trying to topple his administration and that he didn’t understand why.

Imran Khan on his court appearance: “There’s 80% Chances I’ll be arrested.”

Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has warned that he may be detained once more when he appears in court in Islamabad on Tuesday this week to assist with the investigation into the Al Qadir trust issue, according to ARY News on Sunday.
Imran Khan, a former Pakistani prime minister, claimed that the ruling coalition’s desire to banish him from politics is a result of their concern over losing the general elections scheduled for 2019.

There are 80% possibilities that I would be arrested when I go in court in Islamabad on Tuesday for a number of bails, the former prime minister stated in an interview with international media, according to ARY News.

The PTI leader mentioned his party’s purge, saying that over 10,000 employees, including top leadership and women, had been detained.

According to Dawn, the Chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) informed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Saturday that he may join the investigation into the Al Qadir Trust Case the following week. Khan stated that he can show up on Tuesday at 11 AM for the case’s inquiry.

In his answer to the anti-graft watchdog’s call-up notice, Imran pleaded with the NAB to confirm the previously indicated time for him to join the probe.

Imran Khan, the PTI chairman, was recently taken into custody by Rangers from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Imran Khan is out on bail till June 2. Workers for the PTI staged demonstrations following Khan’s detention in a number of cities throughout the nation, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, and Mardan.

Imran Khan’s pre-arrest bail in three counts brought against him following his detention on May 9 was allowed by a counterterrorism court in Lahore on Friday.

A NAB investigation into a settlement between the PTI government and a property tycoon, which is said to have resulted in a loss of 190 million pounds to the national exchequer, is purportedly including Imran Khan, his wife Bushra Bibi, and other PTI leaders, according to Geo News.

Khan and the other defendants are accused of adjusting money supplied to the government at the time by the National Crime Agency (NCA) of Britain, according to the allegations, according to Geo News.

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G20 Boycott In Srinagar

May 21, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

A number of G20 nations have either declined to attend a tourist conference due to start in Srinagar on Monday or have not yet confirmed their attendance, dealing a significant blow to India’s efforts to normalize its disputed annexation of occupied Kashmir.

As a result of its foreign ministry spokesperson declaring that his nation “is firmly opposed to holding meetings in disputed territory,” China has taken the initiative in boycotting the event in the occupied zone.

Additionally, according to Indian media, neither Turkey nor Saudi Arabia, two other G20 members who were invited as guests but have not yet confirmed their attendance, nor has Egypt, a non-member of the group but who has not yet submitted a registration form.

It is encouraging to see that these countries have bravely acted in support of the oppressed people of Kashmir.

While Srinagar may be a beautiful location for a tourism conference, all conscientious nations should avoid what is still recognized internationally as a disputed territory due to the suffocating footprint of India’s occupation and the blood of countless Kashmiris shed by Indian forces.

According to reports coming from the seized zone, India is making every effort to “sanities” the environment. Mehbooba Mufti, a former chief minister of IHK, claims that India has carried out “unprecedented… raids, arrests, surveillance, and persecution” in advance of the G20 summit.

According to a recent report by the UN’s special rapporteur on minority rights, India sought to normalize the “brutal and repressive denial” of Kashmiri Muslims’ rights by holding the meeting in Srinagar, and the G20 was “unwittingly providing a veneer of support” for India’s abuses of human rights in the disputed territory.

After annexing the territory in 2019, India’s leaders arrogantly believe that Kashmir is not a topic on the world agenda. However, many people in New Delhi will get a harsh awakening when influential G20 members react to this normalization of profession.

While it is true that realpolitik and a lack of moral principles mostly control the international system, certain major actors are nevertheless prepared to speak up for oppressed peoples all around the world.

What is especially regrettable is that the G20’s Western members, who have been sobbing uncontrollably over Russia’s conquest of Ukraine, have happily endorsed India’s colonization of Kashmir.

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Before Approving A Hybrid Concept For The World Cup, BCCI Requests Confirmation From PCB

May 21, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

The planned dates for the Asia Cup are September 2 through September 16.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has often argued that the whole Asia Cup should take place in a neutral location and has rejected the concept of sending their team to Pakistan for this year’s competition.

PCB, on the other hand, is determined about holding the tournament in their area, if not the entirety of it. Najam Sethi, the chairman of the PCB management committee, proposed a hybrid plan to achieve this, according to which Pakistan would host the first four games in the tournament’s group stage. Additionally, the finals and matches involving India will be played in a neutral site during the next round.

In the event that the BCCI does not ultimately approve the hybrid format, the PCB president has openly threatened to withdraw from the Asia Cup in 2023.

The standoff appears to be ending, according to sources in the PCB. BCCI and ACC members have advised board authorities that they are open to accepting the new hybrid model put out by PCB.

In exchange, PCB must guarantee BCCI that they would send a side to India for the 2023 World Cup. Although PCB has not yet responded in this respect, a favorable reaction is not ruled out.

The PCB officials were expecting for an email from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), despite Saturday being a holiday, but it never came.

The ODI World Cup is scheduled to be contested this year, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has convened a Special General Meeting (SGM) for May 27 in Ahmedabad to supervise it. In this meeting, the aforementioned hybrid model may be authorized. On that day, the World Cup schedule is also anticipated to be revealed.

Before the aforementioned meeting, BCCI would like assurance from PCB on their participation in the World Cup. The head of the PCB has also voiced opposition to hosting the India-Pakistan game in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Once the impasse is broken, the high-profile matchup between the bitter adversaries will be held somewhere else.

UAE is also interested to host the Asia Cup’s second round. The Emirates Cricket Board has recommended that games begin around 4:30 PM in order to escape the heat.

It should be mentioned that the proposed dates for the Asia Cup are September 2 through September 16.

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PCB Is Thinking Of Letting Pakistani Cricketers Play In ILT20

May 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Sport News

The UAE-based league’s second season will start on January 13, 2024.

The first International League T20 (ILT20), which took place from January 13 to February 12 of this year, did not feature any players from Pakistan.

Top players may earn a staggering USD 450,000 in the UAE-based league’s inaugural season. Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan, however, may have received up to USD $900,000. A three-year contract and captaincy were also on the table.

Numerous organizations also inquired about Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Hasnain for the first season in addition to the aforementioned three. Azam Khan was in fact chosen by Desert Vipers for the competition, but the PCB later refused to grant him a No-Objection Certificate.

All of them were informed that they could only participate in the league when they had free time from their national and PSL (Pakistan Super League) commitments. In spite of this, the PCB refused to allow any of its players to take part in the competition

. Ramiz Raja, the then-chairman of the PCB, had further requested payment from the Emirates Cricket Board in return for the release of the players for the league.

Najam Sethi, the head of the PCB at the moment, does not have a rigid position on the ILT20, though. He recently said that it would be impossible to block Pakistani players at this time since the players are also thinking about creating associations to defend their rights during a meeting of the PSL governing council.

According to Sethi, PCB and the UAE have strong connections and can negotiate using the “give and take” philosophy. At the time, it was recommended that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) could begin its upcoming season in Dubai in order to raise awareness of the competition and draw in players from outside.

The PSL franchise owners disagree with this recommendation, though. They contend that the PSL would suffer if Pakistani players were released and the ILT20 was strengthened.

The sources claim that Pakistani cricketers would be seen competing in the ILT20 if the current administration is in place for the next three years.

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Montana Will Be The First US State To Ban TikTok

May 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

In an effort to shield citizens from Chinese espionage, the Montana governor passes legislation banning TikTok in the state.

Montana became the first US state to outlaw the well-known short video app when Governor Greg Gianforte signed legislation on Wednesday banning Chinese-owned TikTok from functioning there in order to safeguard people from suspected Chinese intelligence collection.

Montana will ban Google and Apple’s app stores from offering TikTok within the state, but it won’t punish users who still use the program. The prohibition, which is set to go into force on January 1st, 2024, will almost certainly run afoul of the law.

ByteDance, a Chinese software company that owns TikTok, declined to comment when asked by Reuters whether it intended to take legal action.

In a previous statement, TikTok claimed that the new legislation “infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana by unlawfully banning TikTok,” and that it would “continue working to defend the rights of our users inside and outside of Montana.”

Over 150 million Americans use TikTok, but there have been increasing calls from US politicians and state authorities to outright outlaw the app due to alleged Chinese government influence over the service.

Teenagers have adopted the app in record numbers. 67% of US youths between the ages of 13 and 17 use TikTok, and 16% of all teens say they use the app fairly daily, according to the Pew Research Centre. According to TikTok, the “vast majority” of its users are older than 18.

Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, was questioned by a congressional committee in March about whether the Chinese government could access user data or affect what Americans saw on the app. However, efforts to outlaw TikTok worldwide or provide the Biden administration greater authority to impose restrictions or outlaw TikTok have not gained traction in Congress.

Republican Gianforte said the legislation will advance “our shared priority to protect Montanans from Chinese Communist Party surveillance.”

TikTok has always denied sharing data with the Chinese government and stated that it would not do so if requested.

TikTok may be subject to fines of up to $10,000 per day if it continues to breach the restriction, according to Montana, which has a population of little over 1 million. Fines might also be assessed for each infraction.

On Apple Inc. and Google device app stores, the quick video app is available for download. If they break the law, Apple and Google, a division of Alphabet Inc., may also be hit with fines of $10,000 per infraction, per day.

Requests for comment from Apple and Google did not immediately receive a response.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) denounced the bill as “unconstitutional” and pointed out that, if the courts do not intervene, it will take effect on January 1.

Carl Szabo, general counsel for the business association NetChoice, also berated the new regulation. He said in a statement: “The government may not block our ability to access constitutionally protected speech – whether it is in a newspaper, on a website, or via an app.” He added that Montana “ignores the US Constitution, due process, and free speech.”

Gianforte also outlawed the use of any social media applications that gather and provide personal information or data to foreign adversaries on state government-issued devices. He had hoped to persuade the state legislature to extend the ban to other social media applications that provide specific data to foreign adversaries.

Project Texas, a project being worked on by TikTok, establishes a stand-alone corporation to keep user data from American users on US servers run by US tech giant Oracle.

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Haval Launches Locally Manufactured Jolion At Cost-Effective

May 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

With the arrival of the much awaited domestically built Haval Jolion SUV, Pakistan’s C-Segment SUV market has gotten a little bit more intriguing.

Last year, Haval introduced the domestically made H6, but a lot of automobile purchasers were interested in the introduction of Jolion.

Price

The Jolion’s cost, required deposit, and estimated delivery date are as follows:

Price (Rs.)	8,299,000
Booking Amount (Rs.)	600,000
Delivery Time	3 to 4 Months

DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS:

With its introduction, the C-segment of SUVs has become a little bit more intriguing. The Proton X70, Kia Sportage, and Hyundai Tucson are all direct rivals of the Jolion.

In contrast to its rivals, Jolion is a cutting-edge, futuristic-looking SUV from the inside out. There are six color choices available for it, including White, Black, Red, Blue, Green, and Grey. Grey, white, and bronze are used in the inside together with soft, high-end materials.

Its front wheels receive 147 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque from a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that is mated to a 7-speed DCT automated transmission.

The SUV includes Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) components. McPherson Struts are used for the front suspension, while Torsion Bar Coil Springs are used for the rear suspension.

Electrically height-adjustable headlamps
Panoramic sunroof
Electric tailgate with delayed closing and memory function
Multi-function steering wheel
Paddle shifters
Wireless charge
Faux leather seats
6-way electric adjustable driver seat
4-way electric adjustable front passenger seat
Front ventilated seats
Large color instrument cluster
Large touch-based infotainment system with CarPlay & Android Auto
Dual-zone auto AC with rear vents
Full power windows with one-click lifting & anti-pinch function
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), etc.

With a substantial edge in performance and features, Jolion competes head-to-head with the Kia Sportage FWD and Hyundai Tucson GLS Sport FWD at its pricing point. Time will tell whether Haval’s brand-new compact SUV will steal market share from established competitors.

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The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV Will Have A 606-HP Hybrid V8 And A 542-HP PHEV 550e

May 18, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Despite the fact that the current Range Rover generation is by no means outdated, Land Rover has decided to increase the power for 2024. You may now control over 600 horsepower when you go behind the wheel of a Range Rover SV.

The Beginning Cost Rises To $108,895 Additionally, A New Bespoke SV Service Provides A Wide Range Of Personalization Choices

The 2024 Range Rover’s 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 receives mild hybrid technology, but the major news is a new 606-hp V8 option that is only available on the Range Rover SV.

The engine produces 553 pound-feet of torque, but if you find that to be a bit excessive, the 3.0-liter six-pot plug-in hybrid now has 542 combined horsepower in 550e trim.

The PHEV’s 0-60 mph time is reduced to 4.8 seconds as a result, and if you use a light throttle, you can go 51 miles on electricity alone. Strangely, Land Rover doesn’t estimate the Range Rover SV’s peak speed or acceleration.

The IT division has seen significant adjustments as well. The company’s Pivi Pro infotainment system, which is accessed through the 13.1-inch center screen, is upgraded for the 2024 Range Rover.

Better roll control is provided throughout corners thanks to Dynamic Response Pro, which first appeared on the Range Rover Sport. The Terrain Response 2 system of the 2024 Range Rover has adaptive off-road cruise control when travelling off-road.

The SUV’s speed may be automatically adjusted in four different scenarios, allowing the driver to effortlessly navigate clear of (or over) obstacles.

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Michael Jordan Takes The Delivery Of 1,817-HP Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

Michael Jordan Takes The Delivery Of 1,817-HP Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster

For The Convertible Hennessey Will Only Produce 30 Units

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Alpine And Lotus Terminate Their Collaboration On A Future Electric Sports Car Project

Alpine And Lotus Terminate Their Collaboration On A Future Electric Sports Car Project

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Security Has Been Tightened In Srinagar Ahead Of The Historic G20 Meeting

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Imran Khan On His Next Court Appearance”80% Chances That I Will Be Arrested”

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G20 Boycott In Srinagar

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Before Approving A Hybrid Concept For The World Cup, BCCI Requests Confirmation From PCB

Before Approving A Hybrid Concept For The World Cup, BCCI Requests Confirmation From PCB

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PCB Is Thinking Of Letting Pakistani Cricketers Play In ILT20

PCB Is Thinking Of Letting Pakistani Cricketers Play In ILT20

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Montana Will Be The First US State To Ban TikTok

Montana Will Be The First US State To Ban TikTok

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Haval Launches Locally Manufactured Jolion At Cost-Effective

Haval Launches Locally Manufactured Jolion At Cost-Effective

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The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV Will Have A 606-HP Hybrid V8 And A 542-HP PHEV 550e

The 2024 Land Rover Range Rover SV Will Have A 606-HP Hybrid V8 And A 542-HP PHEV 550e

The Beginning Cost Rises To $108,895 Additionally, A New Bespoke SV Service Provides A Wide Range Of Personalization Choices

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