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May 17, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

According to the interim information minister, 30 to 40 “terrorists” participating in the “May 9 mayhem” have sought sanctuary in the former prime minister’s home.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was given 24 hours to “hand over terrorists seeking refuge in Zaman Park” on Wednesday by interim Punjab Information Minister Amir Mir.

He said at a news conference that the former prime minister’s Zaman Park home had provided safe haven for 30 to 40 “terrorists” who took part in the “May 9 mayhem” after PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s imprisonment.

He said that those who attacked the Corps Commander of Lahore were among those hiding out at Zaman Park.

The Punjab Police is to receive these terrorists from PTI. The PTI leadership has been given 24 hours by the Punjab interim government, according to Mir.

“PTI is acting like an anti-state party and its Chairman Imran Khan has been targeting the military for more than a year,” he continued.

The Punjab interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, according to him, “has given a free hand to police to capture the arsonists,” and the violent events that followed Imran’s arrest last week were planned in advance.

The minister emphasized that the Punjabi government had enacted a “zero tolerance policy” for anyone who planned, encouraged, and committed acts of violence.

“The federal government, military leadership, and Punjab government have decided to punish the attackers,” he said.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif declared earlier this week that “perpetrators, planners, and facilitators” of the violence on May 9 should not be spared at any price.

After presiding over the National Security Committee meeting, he stressed in a televised speech that “even the prime minister of Pakistan should not be allowed to pardon the culprits.”

He grieved that the Lahore Jinnah House (Corps Commander House) had been damaged and set on fire by the offenders.

“Jinnah House is sacred, and it was destroyed during the wave of violence,” claimed PM Shehbaz.

The PM said that “terrorism” applied to the attack’s perpetrators, planners, and facilitators.

After Imran was detained, riots broke out across Pakistan and turned violent.

At least eight individuals were murdered and close to 2,000 people were jailed.

Hundreds of demonstrators attacked and set fire to government buildings, police cars, and other public vehicles while rampaging through army sites. They also blocked key roads leading into and out of all major cities.

After Imran’s release was mandated by the Pakistani Supreme Court on May 11, the demonstrations subsided.

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‘GTA 6’ Is Expected To Be The Most Expensive Game Yet, Breaking The Bank

May 17, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

New RPGs and adventure games are quickly evolving into contemporary blockbusters, with price tags to match, as the video game business has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry with a global audience.

The amount of money needed to create and promote games has grown tremendously, with most AAA titles now having budgets excess of USD$100 million. However, according to recent estimates, the next Grand Theft Auto game may top all others as the most costly video game ever created.

Grand Theft Auto 6, a highly anticipated game by Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software, is expected to have a massive production budget of “USD $1-2 billion” after accounting for marketing expenses, according to Dexerto.

Last year, GTA 6 saw a significant leak that exposed video of the game’s early builds and a tone of incomplete gameplay, prompting Rockstar Games to affirm that it is really working diligently on the following installment. However, the studio hasn’t spoken anything about the incident since then and has maintained total radio quiet about it.

The cost of creating video games has significantly increased in recent years, in part due to the lengthier production cycles and current games’ growing complexity and size. Given Rockstar’s concern with little details and how sophisticated and expansive its games are, GTA 6 is one of the most eagerly awaited games of the decade and there is a potential that it might increase production expenses.

GTA 6 has also been under production for about ten years, and the longer it takes to create a game, the more money it will cost.

For comparison, the outrageous cost of making GTA 5 was believed to be USD$265 million (AUD$396 million) when it was published back in 2013. In spite of its astronomical price tag, GTA 5 surpassed all predictions on launch day, earning nearly USD$800 million (AUD$1.2 billion) in hard currency. And it hasn’t stopped there. The game is still doing well thanks to re-releases for the next generation and the consistently well-liked and expanding GTA Online.

Many of you have been asking about a new entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.

With every new project, our goal is always to significantly move beyond what we've previously delivered. We're pleased to confirm that active development for the next entry in the series is underway.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) February 4, 2022

As of 2023, GTA 5 had earned USD$7.7 billion (AUD$11.4 billion) for Take-Two and was still a huge money producer for the business. Therefore, it wouldn’t be a leap to see GTA 6 approaching or even exceeding the billion-dollar threshold given those figures. Prepare yourselves, people!

Star Citizen, a crowdfunded game that has managed to accrue around half a billion dollars since 2012, is currently the most costly game in the world. It’s wise to approach any information about GTA 6’s budget with a healthy grain of cynicism because Rockstar Games hasn’t verified any of it and much of it is just conjecture based on the information available.

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Nadra Launches Platform For Tracking Sex Offenders

May 14, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

To assist people and organizations in locating and tracking those found guilty of sex crimes against women and children, the National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) established the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR) platform in conjunction with an SMS verification service.

It is an ever-changing database of sexual offenders. Links with various law enforcement agencies and provincial governments have been created to provide for real-time updates.

This change aims to increase the service’s flexibility and responsiveness to institutional and societal demands for sexual assault and abuse prevention.

Citizens, employers, and government agencies will be made aware of these offenders thanks to an SMS-based verification program.

Chairman of Nadra Tariq Malik said, “This initiative has always remained close to my heart, which is a critical step towards safeguarding women and children from sexual violence and abuse.”

Action Taken To Stop Sexual Assault And Abuse

In order to guarantee that those recruited for domestic duties, at mosques, colleges or universities, or for any other work, are not sexual offenders, have a clean criminal record, and can be trusted around women and children, he declared that residents may now utilize this service to check the CNIC number of potential employees.

According to Mr. Malik, stopping even one case of sexual assault against a kid or a woman is an investment in the future of our nation as well as an act of protection.

Our country has to take this obligation to the least of the poor seriously.

“We must acknowledge that stopping child and women sexual abuse requires more than simply punishing perpetrators; it also requires fostering an environment of safety and protection for the most vulnerable populations [children and women]. Only then can we guarantee that the following generation has the chance to prosper.

This service’s goal is to make information on sex offenders accessible to institutions and individuals right away.

Additionally, the information may be utilized to track down criminals so that they can be prosecuted for their crimes and prevented from doing them again.

Citizens can check if a potential employee is a convicted sex offender by submitting a 13-digit CNIC number to the SMS short code 7000 once the applicant provides their CNIC. After authentication, a message in Urdu saying “Beware! prisoner is XYZ’s son ABC. Keep him away from women and children.

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For The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, Porsche Has Unveiled A New Livery

April 29, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The updated color scheme honors the 75th anniversary of the brand and the 100th anniversary of a race that Porsche Penske Motorsport has won a record 19 times overall with its three entries in the double-points round of the World Endurance Championship on June 10–11.

Along with the two entries for the entire season, the extra car entered in the French endure also commemorates Porsche’s birth anniversary by racing with the number #75.

There are 15 stripes in the livery, which flow from the nose to the back of each car.

Each shade honors an endurance racer and the colors it competed in throughout Porsche’s lengthy sports car history.

Livery at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the Porsche 963 and Porsche Penske Motorsport

While the green and blue are from the 917L Martini International “hippy car” that finished second at Le Mans in 1970, the orange pays homage to the Gulf-sponsored 917Ks driven by the JW Automotive team in 1970 and 1971.

Red and yellow stripes pay homage to the Porsche RS Spyder LMP2, which won 11 outright victories and three American Le Mans Series championships from 2006 to 2008.

The dorsal fins of the three vehicles will differ in color: the #5 will be black, the #6 will be white, and the #75 will be red.

Thomas Laudenbach, head of Porsche Motorsport, said: “I have no doubt that this design will quickly win over enthusiasts.

“At Le Mans, we embraced the car designs from Porsche’s storied and renowned heritage.

Livery at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the Porsche 963 and Porsche Penske Motorsport

“The 917 dressed as a ‘pink pig’ and the ‘hippy car’ from 1970 are two liveries that have shaped racing history and are still in demand today.

“We’re continuing this great tradition at Le Mans with our special design on the three Porsche 963,”

The tradition of Porsche sporting unique liveries at Le Mans has persisted into the present day.

The three 919 Hybrid LMP1s entered in 2015 each raced in a distinctive color, while two of the four 911 RSRs in the GTE Pro class competed in Le Mans-themed liveries in 2018.

One was styled like the ‘pink pig’ 917/20 that competed in the 24 Hours in 1971, while the other was painted in hues reminiscent of their Rothmans-sponsored 956 and 962 Group C cars from the 1980s.

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Louis Vuitton’s (LVMH) Company’s Market Value Hits Over $500 Billion

April 26, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

You are a significant contributor to this $500 billion company if you are carrying a Louis Vuitton bag.

The French luxury goods behemoth LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, also known as LVMH, has surpassed its US$500 billion market valuation to become the first firm in Europe. Despite rising inflation, the company’s fortune is said to have increased as a result of a boom in demand for high-end luxury goods.

Sales are strong in countries like China, but the recent success of LVMH has also been aided by the stronger euro.

Some of the most well-known luxury fashion and lifestyle brands in the world, including Bulgari, TAG Heuer, Christian Dior, Stella McCartney, Louis Vuitton bags, and Moet & Chandon Champagne, are created by the Paris-listed firm.

According to sources, on April 24, LVMH’s shares finished up 90 cents to EUR 902 (about USD 997), bringing the company’s market capitalization above $500 billion.

On the strength of its first-quarter revenues, LVMH earlier in April rose to become one of the top 10 largest corporations in the world. Sales growth recorded for the first quarter of 17% exceeded analyst estimates by a significant margin.

The USD 500 billion market valuation also indicates that LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault’s net wealth has increased.

According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his ownership interest in the business he established and still leads is now valued at over USD 212 billion.

Increasing Bernard Arnault’s Net Wealth

Thus, Arnault not only maintains his position as the richest man in the world but also pulls ahead of Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, by USD 47 billion.

The market worth of other luxury brands has increased in addition to LVMH. Hermès International, its main rival, also reported a boost in first-quarter sales of 23% at the beginning of April.

Burberry and Kering, the company that owns Balenciaga and Gucci, have both seen an increase in share prices.

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Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

April 24, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

Aerodynamic effectiveness and steady performance over long distances are prioritized in the new design.

The newest generation of the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, outfitted with the new Evo-kit to further improve its performance on the track, has been introduced by Porsche Motorsport. The new layout prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency and consistent performance over long distances and is primarily intended for GT2 racing series, track days, and Clubsport events.

The high-performance 911 GT2 RS sports vehicle from the 991 generation is built upon, but the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo-kit adds considerably optimized aerodynamics, revised 18-inch wheels, reworked shock absorbers, and better safety systems.

Porsche Motorsport intends to provide its clients with the tools necessary to continue competing at the pinnacle of the GT2 industry with the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Evo-kit, according to Michael Dreiser, Director of Sales at Porsche Motorsport.

With a modified front splitter and a taller Gurney flap on the rear wing to improve aerodynamic balance, the new layout has undergone considerable aerodynamic revision. A redesigned apron, improved air intakes for brake cooling, and a radiator located in the middle are all features of the front section.

The front lid has also been changed to offer the proper ventilation. The revised shock absorber arrangement results in consistently quick lap times by reducing tire wear during competitions.

In order to accommodate bigger rims, which have increased in size from 10.5 to 12 inches on the front axle and from 12.5 to 13 inches at the back, the new Evo-kit also has widened front and rear fenders. The side sills were recently redesigned to make a visually seamless transition between the wheels.

In addition, wider air ports in the rear apron provide more effective ventilation of the engine compartment and back brakes, lowering the thermal load on parts, especially in high-temperature situations.

The most recent configuration stage will make its debut this weekend in Italy’s Monza as a part of the European Fanatec GT2 series, which consists of six racing weekends with two races each lasting around 50 minutes. In addition to an SRO package that includes a quick-fill fuel system and enhanced side impact cushioning, the new rain lights meet FIA specifications.

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The Most Powerful And Expensive Sony Sensor Will Be Used In The iPhone 15 Pro Max

April 23, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

When it comes to the sensors utilized in its iPhone cameras, Apple is renowned for being conservative. They have never given attention to dimensions or resolution. The primary camera in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, though, could have the industry’s most cutting-edge sensor. even without dozens or even hundreds of MP.

A NEW STANDARD IN SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY, THE IPHONE 15 PRO MAX CAMERA?

Ice Universe, a well-known industry insider, reports that the sensor in issue is the Sony IMX903. It is a member of the top tier of sensors. According to the optical format of the IMX903, which is 1/1.14 inches, Apple will use a sensor that is nearly an inch in size, much like Honour did with its Magic5 Pro, which is presently second in the DxOMark rankings.

Samsung’s 200MP HP2 sensor will not perform as well as the Sony IMX903. It boasts a 20% increase in light capture, and it includes hardware compatibility for 14-bit DNG RAW. The resolution of these sensors is the sole distinction. Sony’s sensor has 48 megapixels whereas Samsung’s sensor has 200 megapixels.

Digital Insider Chat Additionally, according to Statin, the Sony IMX903 could cost more than the Sony IMX989 inch sensor. There is proof that the IMX903, although having a sensor that is smaller than an inch across, costs twice as much.

According to Ice Universe’s tweet, this alters their perception of Apple’s commitment to the camera. Insiders claim that if all goes as planned, the iPhone 15 Pro Max will develop into a superb camera phone that might eventually outperform the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in terms of image and video quality.

It’s crucial to remember that, even while the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera is a vital feature, it’s not the only one that will set it apart. A strong A17 processor, 5G connection, and maybe a redesigned design are anticipated for the gadget.

Apple is also well known for emphasizing software, thus the iPhone 15 Pro Max is anticipated to include cutting-edge photography functions and editing tools to improve the user experience. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is shaping out to be a fantastic new gadget overall. It may establish a new benchmark for smartphone cameras.

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PTI Reiterates Calls For An Inquiry As Audio Leaks Keep Coming

April 23, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

The PTI reiterated its requests for an inquiry into these clips on Sunday and urged the Supreme Court to take note of the leaks as audio tapes purporting to show private telephone conversations of prominent figures continue to surface.

Recently, a number of audio leaks on social media have appeared that include important members of the government and opposition, such as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, PTI Chairman Imran Khan, PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, and others.

The tapes, which appeared to show casual discussions, have caused significant worries about the security of government buildings, especially the Prime Minister’s Office.

The release of audio leaks was described by PM Shehbaz as a “very serious lapse” and a high-level committee was to be established to look into the situation.

The PTI, on the other hand, has submitted a plea to the SC asking for an investigation into the audios. The former prime minister Imran Khan also requested “enforcement” of the public’s basic rights in a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, and other SC judges, including Article 14 of the Constitution (the fundamental right to privacy).

جب وزیر اعظم آفس اور وزیراعظم ہاؤس کی آڈیو ریلیز کی گئیں اور ہم نے سپریم کورٹ سے بارہا درخواست کی کہ دیکھیں یہ سلسلہ تباہ کن ہے اگر ملک کے وزیر اعظم کا دفتر اتنا غیر محفوظ ہے کہ وہاں ہر میٹنگ کی ریکارڈنگ ہو رہی ہے تو باقی کون محفوظ ہو گا؟ایجنسیوں کا یہ کردار کس مہذب ملک میں ہے؟
— Ch Fawad Hussain (@fawadchaudhry) April 23, 2023

An audio tape that supposedly included the wife of a PTI lawyer and the mother-in-law of a prominent SC judge first surfaced on social media earlier today. The women were heard discussing a well-known case that the supreme court is now hearing on the recordings.

A high-level committee was to be constituted to investigate what PM Shehbaz called a “very serious lapse” in the dissemination of audio leaks.

Fawad Chaudhry, a leader of the PTI and a former minister, said that his party has repeatedly pushed the SC to look into the series of leaks, describing them as “disastrous.”

We constantly asked the Supreme Court to look into this series when audio recordings from the Prime Minister’s Office and Prime Minister’s House were made public, he tweeted. “How will anyone else in the country be safe if the prime minister’s office is not secure and audios are being recorded there?”

Fawad mentioned PTI’s suit over the audio leaks and stated that even after all these months, a hearing date had not been set.

Audio leaks involving private conversations btwn private individuals shows the level of depravity, desperation & insanity the deep state & its puppet PDM regime is delving into with impunity. Time for SC to move against such audio tapping which is clearly illegal. Sick minds!
— Shireen Mazari (@ShireenMazari1) April 23, 2023

He added that “such illegal phone tapping is punishable by up to three years in prison under the fair trial law,” and that “now, judges, politicians, civil servants, and even housewives are becoming victims of this third-class thinking and no one can do anything about it.”

Shireen Mazari, a former minister for human rights, claimed that audio leaks of people’s private conversations demonstrated the “depravity, desperation, and insanity the deep state and its puppet PDM regime are delving into with impunity.”

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PM Is Extremely Concerned About Sudan Citizens’ Safety

April 23, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

Pakistan has intensified efforts to assist its people stranded in the unrest-ridden African nation as fatal fighting between two opposing generals in Sudan continued. This is happening amid pleas for an Eid ceasefire.

Shehbaz Sharif, the prime minister, said in a statement on Friday that the government was closely monitoring events in Sudan and that attempts to secure the safety of Pakistani people there were being continuously reviewed.

According to the statement, there are now over 1,500 Pakistanis living in Sudan. It also added that the Pakistani embassy was in touch with them and giving them all the assistance it could.

The prime minister stated that Pakistan was having trouble evacuating its nationals because of the risk involved in travelling to the airport.

He gave the assurance that the administration was in contact with the UN regarding the circumstance in Sudan.

Also on Friday, Pakistani missions in Khartoum and the neighboring nations participated in a virtual conference with the foreign secretary, Asad Majeed Khan, to discuss the situation in Sudan.

We had an in-depth discussion on finalizing plans for safely and quickly evacuating our citizens from Sudan. https://t.co/18KjclhOvu pic.twitter.com/ofnORzeQ0K
— Asad M. Khan (@asadmk17) April 22, 2023

“The government is working with partner countries to ensure the safety and security of Pakistanis in Sudan, including the option of evacuation,” the spokeswoman for the Foreign Office tweeted.

Mr. Majeed also met with Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig, the Sudanese ambassador to Pakistan, to express Islamabad’s worry over the deteriorating situation in the latter’s nation.

Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad M. Khan met Sudanese Amb Salih Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed Siddig to convey concern about the deteriorating situation in Sudan. FS @asadmk17 hoped the Sudanese authorities would take all measures to ensure the safety and security of Pakistanis in Sudan. pic.twitter.com/v3X9qvDn2c
— Spokesperson ???????? MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) April 21, 2023

During the discussion, the foreign secretary expressed the hope that the Sudanese authorities would do all possible to safeguard the safety and security of Pakistanis living there.

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In China, Harley-Davidson Reveals The X500 For The First Time

April 22, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

It is by no means a secret that Harley-Davidson and the Chinese motorbike maker QJ Motor are partners. The parent business of numerous upcoming brands in the motorcycle industry is QJ, usually referred to as Qianjiang. The Qianjiang empire includes companies with names like Benelli, Keeway, and QJ Motor. It also has alliances with well-known producers like MV Agusta and, yes, Harley-Davidson.

The X500 Is The Newest Model Created By Harley-Davidson In Collaboration With The Chinese Company Qianjiang.

The X 500, a departure from Harley-Davidson’s classic cruiser style and more of a tough, urban roadster, is one of the most widely anticipated bikes to emerge from the Harley x QJ cooperation. The newest model, which follows closely on the heels of Harley teasing the jointly built 4XX with Indian motorbike maker Hero MotoCorp, was formally introduced during the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show.

As would be predicted, the Benelli Leoncino 500, an existing motorcycle in the Qianjiang armoury, and the Harley-Davidson X500 have a lot in similarity. The chassis, wheels, and general posture of the X500 resemble those of the Leoncino 500, therefore the designers at QJ appear to have done very little to hide this fact. The outcome is, next to the Pan America adventure cycle, one of the least Harley-looking Harleys in existence.

Those of you familiar with Benelli’s 500cc twins won’t need an introduction to the X500’s performance. It has a 500cc parallel-twin engine with a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected output of 47 horsepower and around 33 pound-feet of torque. Steel tubular frame, 50-millimeter inverted front fork, and monoshock at the back all support the engine. The front and rear 17-inch wheels of the X500 let it roll along, and the front and rear single disc and twin radially mounted disc brakes help it stop.

The X500’s cockpit is equipped with a semi-digital instrument pod that keeps everything appearing small, if not a bit flimsy. A single LED headlight and a tail light with built-in turn signals are also included on the bike. Other than ABS, the X500 doesn’t have many technological rider aids. We’ll have to wait and see where this new model goes next as the bike has only been shown off in China thus far.

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The Punjab Government Gives PTI 24 Hours To Turn Over “Terrorists” Residing In Zaman Park

The Punjab Government Gives PTI 24 Hours To Turn Over “Terrorists” Residing In Zaman Park

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‘GTA 6’ Is Expected To Be The Most Expensive Game Yet, Breaking The Bank

‘GTA 6’ Is Expected To Be The Most Expensive Game Yet, Breaking The Bank

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Nadra Launches Platform For Tracking Sex Offenders

Nadra Launches Platform For Tracking Sex Offenders

Action Taken To Stop Sexual Assault And Abuse

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For The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, Porsche Has Unveiled A New Livery

For The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, Porsche Has Unveiled A New Livery

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Louis Vuitton’s (LVMH) Company’s Market Value Hits Over $500 Billion

Louis Vuitton’s (LVMH) Company’s Market Value Hits Over $500 Billion

Increasing Bernard Arnault’s Net Wealth

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Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Performance Upgrade Revealed For The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Aerodynamic effectiveness and steady performance over long distances are prioritized in the new design.

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The Most Powerful And Expensive Sony Sensor Will Be Used In The iPhone 15 Pro Max

The Most Powerful And Expensive Sony Sensor Will Be Used In The iPhone 15 Pro Max

A NEW STANDARD IN SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY, THE IPHONE 15 PRO MAX CAMERA?

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PTI Reiterates Calls For An Inquiry As Audio Leaks Keep Coming

PTI Reiterates Calls For An Inquiry As Audio Leaks Keep Coming

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PM Is Extremely Concerned About Sudan Citizens’ Safety

PM Is Extremely Concerned About Sudan Citizens’ Safety

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In China, Harley-Davidson Reveals The X500 For The First Time

In China, Harley-Davidson Reveals The X500 For The First Time

The X500 Is The Newest Model Created By Harley-Davidson In Collaboration With The Chinese Company Qianjiang.

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