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Ukraine Just Showcase A Powerful New Strike Drone

February 15, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

A formidable new strategic strike drone that Ukraine is testing could prove to be a formidable opponent for anybody who stands in its way on the battlefield. This is what we now know about the drone’s impact on the front lines.

Mykhailo Federov, the Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation, announced on his official Telegram channel on February 5th that Ukraine has begun testing the new Shoolika mk6 drone manufactured by Skylabs US as a component of the Brave1 initiative.

According to a translation by Militaryni, Federov told his followers, “The Defense Forces have already tested the Shoolika mk6 and offered their feedback: the drone is important for tactical operations, especially at night.”

Brave1 is a government platform that combines forward-thinking businesses with Ukrainian defense concepts to develop the new weaponry required to counter Russia and strengthen Ukraine’s military might.

The program has shown to be quite effective, and Ukriane’s Brave1 project is developing new technologies, one example of which is the Shoolika mk6. What are the capabilities of this new drone then?

Federov said that the drone featured an advanced night vision system and that the Shoolika mk6 can deliver precise hits. He also noted that the drone has shown to be very beneficial in night assaults. However, the drone has other innovative features as well.

The Shoolika mk6 can transport a 6-kilogram or 13.2-pound payload to its target and has a range of up to 10 kilometers, or 6.21 miles. Although it might not seem like much, that is more than enough to do significant harm.

According to Militaryni, the Shoolika mk6 drone is equipped with an anti-tank bomb known as a “four-section hardpoint section for shaped PTAB-type ammunition,” which is intended to defeat tanks and other armored vehicles and equipment.

The Shoolika mk6’s high-precision control system and resilience to electronic warfare are what actually make it dangerous. Federov did not provide any further information regarding these issues in his Telegram post, though.

NATO is now codifying the Shoolika mk6, a formidable drone that will soon be enhanced with artificial intelligence for use in autonomous missions and improved cameras to help it find targets more effectively.

The Shoolika mk6 is “a multifunctional combat asset poised to turn every military operation into a success with minimal human risk,” according to its developer Skylab UA, who also described the drone as “the future of aerial support.”

According to Militaryni, it takes Skylab UA around three weeks to assemble ten Shoolika mk6 drones, not counting the time needed for software updates, calibration, testing, and packing.

The typical Shoolika mk6 costs between $25,000 and $30,000. However, in January 2024, Skylab UA announced a price drop for the Shoolika mk6, albeit the firm did not name a pricing.

The Brave1 program, which was started in April 2023 by six Ukrainian government ministries to promote collaboration between digital firms and the defense sector, is what led to the development of the Shoolika mk6.

“Ukraine ought to grow into a nation that embraces technology, learns quickly, and uses it effectively. Federov stated during the program’s debut that “the creation of BRAVE1 is one of the important steps in this direction,” according to a news release.

Our objective is to create a framework for the quick initiation of defense technology initiatives. must make audacious choices and provide the ideal environment for the growth of businesses producing military technologies,” Federov continued. “Courage and technology can go a long way toward our victory.”

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According To A Rumor, Apple Is Developing At Least Two Flip-Style Foldable iPhone Prototypes

February 9, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

Two foldable iPhone prototypes are reportedly being built by Apple right now, citing a recent story attributed to “a person with direct knowledge of the situation”.

These aren’t bigger smartphones like the OnePlus Open or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, but rather flip-style devices like the Oppo Find N3 Flip and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5.

That being said, Apple appears to be experimenting with the form factor rather than announcing that it will produce foldables of its own.

If the initiative is successful, the earliest time we may see one of these phones would be in the fall of 2026. They are not scheduled for mass production by Apple for either this year or 2025. In order to obtain parts for the foldable iPhone, Apple has been in talks with at least one Asian manufacturer.

Of course, the project might still be shelved at any point if it doesn’t meet Apple’s exacting requirements.

In 2018, Apple intended to create a foldable device that, when closed, would be just as thin as the existing iPhone models.

However, the technology for the battery and display is still lacking. It’s interesting to note that the business reportedly intended for the phone’s display to be on the outside when it is folded, similar to a flip-style Huawei Mate X. This makes no sense to us and unsurprisingly led to design challenges because the phone is so fragile.

**Apple Foldable iPhone News Rumors Expectations**

Apple then put the foldable iPhone on hold in 2020 in order to concentrate on the much-discussed foldable iPad, which isn’t anticipated to arrive on the market until 2026. They now appear to be being worked on simultaneously.

In order to prevent the Apple Pencil from being severely impacted when in use, Apple developers are now working to eliminate the display crease and create a hinge that allows the screen to rest completely flat.

It’s unknown who businesses would be producing the panels for the foldable iPhone, but LG and Samsung Display have both been recruited for the foldable iPad.

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Tips From TikTok To Maintain The Integrity Of Polls

February 7, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

Just two days remain until the general election. TikTok has published on its platform its efforts to fight false information and preserve election integrity, proving its steadfast commitment to preserving a trustworthy, genuine, and safe information environment at this crucial time.

In a statement issued on Monday, TikTok stated that it was “building on its robust global framework to combat misinformation, collaborating with internationally recognized fact-checking organization Agence France-Presse (AFP) as its fact-checker to specifically address the Pakistani electoral context.”

In order to maintain the integrity of the platform, TikTok also collaborates closely with regional community partner organizations in Pakistan.

Through these collaborations, TikTok is able to recognize possible disinformation, address it, and provide its community with correct information on significant occasions.

Although TikTok’s fact-checking partners don’t control material on the site, their evaluations offer insightful feedback that supports the app in following community standards and taking the necessary action, the statement continued.

Innovative product features are part of TikTok’s objective to increase user knowledge and engagement in preserving the integrity of the site.

The Pakistan Election Center, a dedicated hub that is accessible in both English and Urdu, has been created by the app on the platform. It will guide users to reliable sources of information on the election, such as polling places and processes.

Furthermore, users will be empowered to quickly recognize and report potentially false information with the use of simple reporting tools.

An alert and responsible community is fostered by this user-centric approach, which is important during election season.

Additionally, TikTok is dedicated to increasing user knowledge through the provision of instructional materials and in-app tutorials. With the help of these programs, the community will be better able to identify reliable sources of information, which will encourage informed voting.

One of the main facets of TikTok’s disinformation warfare approach is the enforcement of its Community Guidelines, which are accessible in both Urdu and English.

The platform uses a multifaceted strategy that includes deleting content that breaks rules, rerouting search results to reliable sources, and decreasing the discoverability of unconfirmed information.

This all-encompassing strategy guarantees that the platform stays a secure environment free from damaging falsehoods about the election.

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The Govt May Block The Internet Due To A “Security” Concern On Election Day

February 7, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

While Amnesty International urged for continuous internet access nationwide during the voting process, acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz warned on Tuesday that internet connectivity may be suspended in the event of security concerns in any location on election day (tomorrow).

**At a news conference on election safety in Islamabad, acting interior minister Gohar Ejaz (R) and acting information minister Murtaza Solangi speak.**

According to the minister, given the security situation, the government would only think about blocking internet access on February 8 if a district or province requested it.

Mr. Ejaz asserted that the caretaker administration has not yet decided whether to halt internet access on election day and that any such move would only happen in response to a request from a district or province in question.

Caretaker Minister for Information
Murtaza Solangi Addressing a News Conference | 06 02 2024https://t.co/qIrz6Zj7OT
— Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (@MoIB_Official) February 6, 2024

He said, “The government would look into the nature of the threat before taking any such decision for a specific area as it is necessary to block the online communication of terrorists.”

The day before, Mr. Solangi had ruled out the prospect of an internet outage on election day, citing the ability of local administrations to take such a choice given the state of law and order and the fact that no such crisis had been recorded up to that point.

On election day, the province’s key voting places would have temporary internet connection restrictions, according to interim Balochistan Information Minister Jan Achakzai.

🇵🇰PAKISTAN: Amnesty International, along with several other human rights organizations, call on Pakistani authorities to guarantee uninterrupted access to the internet and digital communication platforms for everyone across the country.

In light of the statement by caretaker…
— Amnesty International South Asia, Regional Office (@amnestysasia) February 6, 2024

It asked in an open letter to the authorities to ensure that everyone in Pakistan had “uninterrupted access” to digital communication platforms and the internet during the voting process.

“Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, we, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 300 organizations from 105 countries working to end internet shutdowns — appeal to you, to publicly commit to ensuring that the people of Pakistan have unfettered access to the internet, social media platforms, and all other communication channels throughout the upcoming general election on February 8, 2024,” the statement read.

It stated that the government must prioritize and enact steps that promote human rights by providing unimpeded access to information and channels for offline and online freedom of speech, assembly, and association, as the people of Pakistan get ready to cast their ballots.

The group stated, “This will also contribute to an inclusive, free, and fair election process.”

In a similar event, the federal authorities in question were once again instructed by the Sindh High Court (SCH) on Tuesday to guarantee the seamless and continuous supply of internet service and access to social media platforms, excluding the application of applicable laws until February 21.

Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi’s two-judge panel took up three petitions challenging suspension of internet services, although the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) attorney was not present.

The high court decided to uphold its prior interim ruling until the next hearing and postponed the hearing until February 21.

The interior, information technology, and communication ministries, as well as a federal law officer, requested an extension of time on January 29 to submit remarks. In response, the court postponed the hearing until February 6 and prolonged the temporary injunction.

Attorneys Jibran Nasir and Hyder Raza, along with the Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan, filed petitions against the ministries and PTA for interfering with the use of social media platforms, disrupting broadband and mobile internet service without a valid reason, and attempting to prevent political parties and independent candidates from using social media to campaign ahead of the February 8 election.

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French Billionaire Takes The Top Spot In The World’s Richest Person List View His Net Worth

February 2, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / World News

The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, has been surpassed in wealth by French billionaire Bernard Arnault, who also serves as chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton.

The French billionaire Bernard Arnault has surpassed Elon Musk to become the richest person in the world.
On Friday, January 20,24, Arnault made over $20 billion (KSh 3.2 trillion) and defeated Musk, who according to Forbes is currently valued at $204 billion (KSh 32.7 trillion).
Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian, increased his net worth to $22 billion (KSh 3.5 trillion) in January by earning over $6 billion (KSh 963 billion).

Arnault and his family’s net wealth increased by $23.6 billion on Friday, January 26, 2023, to $207 billion (KSh 33.2 trillion), according to data from Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires list.
Elon Musk’s net worth was $204 billion (Ksh 32.7 trillion) at the time this article was published.

The event comes after LVMH’s shares rose by more than 12% at the end of trading on Friday, January 26, 2024, as a result of the company’s robust sales.

Louis Vuitton and Sephora are just two of the 75 fashion and cosmetics businesses under the control of 74-year-old Anault’s LVMH empire.

In 2021, the French billionaire paid $16 billion (KSh 2.6 trillion) for the luxury brand, which at the time was thought to be the largest acquisition in history.

Elon Musk, however, continues to lead the Bloomberg Billionaire Index in terms of wealth, followed by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.

Based on the available statistics, the CEO of Tesla has lost more than $30 billion since 2024, which has helped to close the gap with Bezos.

Aliko Dangote, the richest man in Africa and Nigeria, on the other hand, has increased his net worth to $22 billion by earning over $6 billion.

Since June of last year, when Nigeria started its Forex reforms, Dangote has recovered the majority of his losses.

Dangote’s estimated net worth at the start of January 2024 was $15 billion.

For a short while, Johann Rupert of South Africa overtook him as the richest man in Africa.
The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, has witnessed the fastest gain in net worth in years, reaching $22 billion.

Dangote made nearly $1 billion (KSh 160 billion) on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and $282 million on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, according to data from the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

At the Nigeria Exchange Limited, Dangote Cement’s share price kept up its upward trend.

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Imran Criticizes “Unilateral” Prison Procedures

January 30, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

The judge closed the defense lawyers’ opportunity to question witnesses in the Toshakhana reference on Monday, while state-appointed counsel wrapped up the cross-examination of all 25 prosecution witnesses in the cipher case. Former prime minister Imran Khan expressed his disapproval of what he considered to be “unilateral” proceedings at Adiala Jail.

The state counsel was assigned on Saturday by Special Court (Official Secrets Act) judge Abual Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain since the attorneys for PTI founding chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi were unable to cross-examine witnesses in the cipher case.

Ten witnesses had previously been cross-examined by state counsel, compared to four by defense attorneys.

The attorneys for Mr. Khan and Mr. Qureshi engaged in spirited debates on Monday to begin the cipher case hearings, expressing their lack of trust in Judge Zulqarnain. They submitted an application requesting the judge to step down from his position about his choice to assign the state attorney to cross-examine the two PTI leaders’ witnesses.

After hearing the defense attorney’s arguments, the court denied the petition. The court asked Barrister Salman Safdar and Sikandar Zulqarnain, the attorneys for Mr. Khan, if they were prepared to cross-examine the witnesses as he was dictating the order. The attorneys requested that the judge rule on the application first.

In response to the motion being denied by Judge Zulqarnain, the state attorney was ordered to cross-examine the witnesses on behalf of Mr. Khan and Mr. Qureshi. After accountability judge Muhammad Bashir called the hearings in the Toshakhana reference, he departed the courtroom.

Judge Zulqarnain extended the hearings till 11 p.m., at which point the state attorney wrapped up the cross-examination of 11 witnesses, including the former prime minister’s main secretary Azam Khan, the former foreign secretary Sohail Mehmood, and the former ambassador to the US, Asad Majeed.

Judge Bashir of Accountability requested that the defense attorney cross-examine the witnesses during the Toshakhana reference hearing. But Zaheer Abbas Chaudhry, an attorney, showed up in court and presented Wakalatnama from Imran Khan. He told the judge that he needed some time to be ready for the case since he had recently gotten engaged.

However, the prosecution countered that Mr. Chaudhry was the ninth defense attorney to file the Wakalatnama, calling this evidence of deliberate delay.

After the defense team refused to cooperate, Judge Bashir instructed them to cross-examine the witnesses. He then requested Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to record their testimonies under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

In accordance with this clause, the accused may be questioned by the judge “on the case after the prosecution’s witnesses have been examined and before he is called on for his defense.”

A prison official notified Mr. Khan and Mr. Qureshi that they needed to appear before Judge Zulqarnain, who reopened the hearings in the cipher case at a different location within the jail premises, while the proceedings in the Toshakhana reference were ongoing.

Although Mr. Khan was hesitant to come before the judge, Mr. Qureshi did so in order to participate in the proceedings.

Only three court reporters were permitted by the jail administration to cover the more than 13-hour-long cipher case sessions.

Speaking with media representatives, Imran Khan said that the trial’s rapid pace implied that the “match is already fixed.” He declared that US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu is being saved at any costs.

He declared that the current events had tarnished the reputation of the general elections and that he was eager to have talks with the establishment. He said that the arrests of PTI members were the direct result of Pakistan’s chief judge. He said that he would request that individuals who have not shown up for electioneering be the subject of an investigation.

According to the PTI founder, Nawaz Sharif, the supreme leader of the PML-N, came back to Pakistan as part of an agreement with the establishment and still uses a “Vigo vehicle” to get to the prime minister’s office. If granted permission, he threatened to organize the largest demonstration ever.

Retired General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the former head of the army, was allegedly “seeking a deal for the opposition leaders,” according to Mr. Khan, who also threatened to petition the court to call Donald Lu, the military attaché, and Gen. Bajwa as witnesses.

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This Is Yamaha’s Very First Hydrogen Concept Vehicle

January 27, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

For a number of years, we have been aware that Yamaha is eager to explore hydrogen as a potential substitute fuel. Team Blue and Kawasaki declared their intention to collaborate on the development of hydrogen engines in January 2022. Subsequently, after a month, we discovered that Toyota was planning to collaborate on a 5-liter V8 hydrogen engine.

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Yamaha Drive H2 - Front Left Angle View — **Yamaha Drive H2 – Front Left Angle View**

Yoshihiro Hidaka, president of Yamaha, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to investigating hydrogen development as a potential substitute fuel source by July 2023.

Of course, we also can’t overlook the HySE experimental rally car that Yamaha, together with Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Toyota, contributed to constructing, especially since the 2024 Dakar Rally was just written into history.

On January 25, 2024, a future date, Yamaha formally unveiled their first-ever hydrogen-powered concept car. Drive H2 was exhibited by the company at the 2024 Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Show in Florida.

Two 25-liter high-pressure hydrogen fuel tanks are needed for operation. One of the tanks is located beneath the driver’s seat, while the other is in the back of the car. It is based on the Drive2 Concierge 4 personal golf vehicle that is now available for purchase from Yamaha Golf-vehicle Company, a division of Yamaha Motor Corporation.

Naturally, the growth of hydrogen vehicles in any area will depend on the infrastructure being in place to support them. People who are interested in any form of electric car have also encountered that in recent years.

Yamaha Drive H2 - Rear Right Angle View — **Yamaha Drive H2 – Rear Right Angle View**

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Although Yamaha has stated that it is interested in investigating the potential of hydrogen power for applications beyond low-speed golf cars (or golf carts), it appears that Suzuki and Kawasaki are the only two businesses that have unveiled designs for hydrogen-powered two-wheeled vehicles thus far.

Remember that January is still early. There are still 11 months remaining in the year, and a lot may happen in a short amount of time.

We’ll be sure to keep you informed when additional details regarding upcoming car innovations become available.

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Introducing The Eye Catching New Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Electric Truck

January 26, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Automotive News

The German automaker expects that the new Mercedes eActros 600, a 600kW, 44-ton electric truck, will “define a new standard in freight transport.”

With 50 prototype vehicles already in production, the new electric truck, which is expected to arrive by the end of 2024, will compete with new vehicles from Scania and Renault.

**Mercedes New eActros 600 Electric Truck Side View**

The massive 600kWh battery, which is composed of three 207kWh battery packs for a total of 621kWh, is the most remarkable aspect of the new e-truck.

Mercedes said that the technology in the new e-truck gave the same degree of durability as a normal truck, with the new eActros capable of 1.2m km in 10 years of operation. As a result, the company decided to employ lithium-ion phosphate battery cells to ensure a longer service life.

The eActros 600 has a range of up to 500 km (310 miles) thanks to its massive battery, however the range when the truck is completely loaded has not been revealed.

Mercedes states that the eActros should be able to travel more than 1000 km (600 miles) per day with interim recharge during scheduled driver breaks.
Mercedes claims that it will refit its models with megawatt charging capabilities, meaning that an eActros may be charged at up to 400kW. This should enable a 20–80% charge to be completed in around 30 minutes with a single megawatt charger.

**Mercedes New eActros 600 Charging Port**

According to Mercedes, most long-distance trips taken by Mercedes truck customers in Europe are less than 500 km, thus fleets would only need to add charging at loading and depot locations.

From a distance, the eActros’s styling is significantly different from that of its ICE-powered sister, almost like a Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet.

The eActros’s cab design is heavily influenced by aerodynamics; the front end has an optimized bumper with underbody paneling and a fully closed-off grille.

Aerodynamic efficiency is further enhanced with a roof spoiler and air deflectors on the A-pillars. The front cabin’s 80mm extension contributed to the aerodynamic form of the structure.

A unique 800-volt electric axle and dual-motor system, together with a four-speed gearbox designed especially for heavy-duty long-haul transport, are highlights of the eActros. Peak power output is 600 kW (805 horsepower).

**Mercedes New eActros 600 Electric Truck Back View**

Regenerative braking makes it possible to recover lost electrical energy and refuel the battery, all the while reducing the load on the actual brakes.

There are five choices for adjusting the regeneration level, and you may use the one-pedal driving mode to avoid having to brake yourself.

Additionally, Mercedes has installed its Predictive Powertrain Control (PPC) gearbox and cruise control, which automatically adjusts the drive system based on the driving style, traffic signs, road terrain, and traffic route.

**Mercedes New eActros 600 Electric Truck Interior View**

This eliminates needless braking and acceleration, which usually drain the battery, and permits more fuel-efficient driving.

Mercedes also states that the new e-truck would emit more than 80% less CO2 than a traditional diesel long-haul vehicle over its entire cycle.

A modern exterior sound system has also been added to the German brand’s newest truck to warn bikers and pedestrians of its presence. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS) sound spectrum, according to Mercedes, is “designed to take into account the appearance of a heavy vehicle.”

By The End Of 2023, Sales Of The New eActros 600 Will Begin, And Production Will Begin By The End Of 2024.

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UAE Filed $2.8 Billion Lawsuit Against The US For “Dark PR” Misinformation

January 25, 2024 / By Zunair Tahir / Tech News

On Wednesday, a Washington court received a lawsuit from the United Arab Emirates and its strongman, alleging that they funded a “dark public relations” campaign that made up evidence connecting an American oil dealer to terrorist funding.

Hazim Nada, a trader, filed a complaint in the District of Columbia, claiming that the UAE funded Alp Services, a Swiss private intelligence organization, to “seriously damage” his business and image through a broad smear campaign beginning in 2017.

The purported effort against Nada, which was initially revealed by The New Yorker in 2017, sheds light on a burgeoning sector of what security experts refer to as “disinformation-for-hire” businesses, which propagate false narratives and sell influence operations to governments and other willing customers.

Six years ago, Hazim Nada fell victim to a shadowy campaign by the United Arab Emirates to destroy his profitable oil-trading company. Now he’s fighting back with a lawsuit that challenges what states can get away with outside their borders. https://t.co/rdoxkMKL0y
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) January 24, 2024

The UAE, its President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, often known as MBZ, its national oil corporation ADNOC, Emirati authorities, and Alp Services are among the several parties that Nada is suing.

According to his attorneys, Nada is suing for $2.77 billion in damages related to the campaign that forced his commodities trading company, Lord Energy, into bankruptcy.

Through the Swiss private investigation company Alp Services, “the United Arab Emirates and some of its top officials managed, directed, and bankrolled a years-long ‘dark’ public relations campaign,” according to the lawsuit.

According to the complaint, the UAE and the Geneva-based Alp bribed “journalists” and a George Washington University professor, among others, to defame a number of persons, including Nada.

The complaint claimed that the Swiss company approached the UAE in 2017 and offered to deploy “offensive viral communications” to discredit Nada and dozens of other parties deemed to be antagonistic to the oil-rich Gulf state. The case was based on more than 8,000 documents that hackers had obtained from Alp’s internal computers.

The strategy was to cast doubt on Nada—who was born in Maryland, in the United States—by claiming that Lord Energy was a front organization for the Muslim Brotherhood.

Based on court files, audio recordings, and other documents reviewed by AFP, Alp boasted of its capacity to carry out “disinformation operations” on businesses and individuals, claiming that its clientele included affluent individuals and country governments.

Alp claimed to have bankrupted Lord Energy in less than two years in a conversation with a government official from the United Arab Emirates. Alp’s methods included impersonating Nada in order to get phone records and other sensitive information unlawfully.

According to the complaint, Lord Energy was targeted for elimination by ADNOC and the UAE because they perceived it as a significant financial threat.

The lawsuit claimed that “MBZ had ultimate approval authority over the enterprise’s disinformation operations.”

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Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

January 25, 2023 / By Zunair Tahir / Pakistan News

In order to modernize the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and hasten the development of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared destiny in the new era, China has declared that it is prepared to collaborate with Pakistan.

In a related development, acting prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stated that Pakistan is reaping the benefits of its early harvest projects and is still working with China to carry out the next phase of the CPEC.

“China stands ready to work with Pakistan to deliver on the important common understandings between the leaders of the two countries, deepen political mutual trust, and expand practical cooperation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said in response to a question during a briefing on Wednesday.

Regarding the recent visit of Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Pakistan, he said that the minister met with Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Kakar, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff, and Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on January 20–22 to have a thorough discussion on issues of mutual interest and bilateral relations.

The spokesman went on to say that the Chinese minister and Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi co-chaired the fourth meeting of the CPEC Joint Working Group on International Cooperation and Coordination. He stated, “China and Pakistan are strategic cooperative partners that are weather-proof.”

Speaking in Islamabad, Prime Minister Kakar stated that Pakistan is reaping the benefits of its early harvest projects and is still working with China to carry out the next phase of the CPEC, having completed the first phase.

The first phase of the CPEC has already been completed, and its early harvest projects are helping us. We’ve moved onto the second stage. During his recent trip to Davos for the World Economic Forum, he was interviewed by CGTN and stated, “We do need more deliberations when it comes to the second phase.” The interview was broadcast on Wednesday by the Chinese news channel.

According to PM Kakar, aviation and road connectivity surrounding industrialization projects was necessary for the second phase of the CPEC.

نگران وزیرِ اعظم انوار الحق کاکڑ کا اپنے دورہءِ ڈیووس کے دوران چائنہ گلوبل ٹیلی ویژن نیٹ ورک CGTN کودیاگیاانٹرویو @anwaar_kakar https://t.co/7P5sRimeZB
— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) January 24, 2024

“Both sides are involved, and we have created a great deal of air, road, and other connecting corridors. The ecology that results from our commerce with one another benefits us,” he said.

Regarding the Chinese economy, the prime minister responded, “I am always optimistic about it,” when asked. Both 1.5 billion producers and 1.5 billion consumers exist. How can 1.5 billion people be divorced from 8 billion people? It must continue to be connected.

The caretaker administration promised on Wednesday, less than two weeks before its term ends, to come up with a strategy to pay off the massive circular debt in the gas and electricity industry.

Over Rs5.73 trillion was reportedly owed in circular debt (Rs 2.5 trillion for power and Rs 3 trillion for gas).

PM Kakar presided over a meeting and gave the relevant authorities instructions to create a workable, long-lasting plan to eliminate circular debt.

According to an official, the PM had previously voiced his displeasure with Discos’ subpar performance and had instructed the electricity division to provide a thorough plan with precise deadlines, roles, and objectives.

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Ukraine Just Showcase A Powerful New Strike Drone

Ukraine Just Showcase A Powerful New Strike Drone

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According To A Rumor, Apple Is Developing At Least Two Flip-Style Foldable iPhone Prototypes

According To A Rumor, Apple Is Developing At Least Two Flip-Style Foldable iPhone Prototypes

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Tips From TikTok To Maintain The Integrity Of Polls

Tips From TikTok To Maintain The Integrity Of Polls

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The Govt May Block The Internet Due To A “Security” Concern On Election Day

The Govt May Block The Internet Due To A “Security” Concern On Election Day

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French Billionaire Takes The Top Spot In The World’s Richest Person List View His Net Worth

French Billionaire Takes The Top Spot In The World’s Richest Person List View His Net Worth

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Imran Criticizes “Unilateral” Prison Procedures

Imran Criticizes “Unilateral” Prison Procedures

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This Is Yamaha’s Very First Hydrogen Concept Vehicle

This Is Yamaha’s Very First Hydrogen Concept Vehicle

Where Great Expectations Are Met With Limited Pace.

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Introducing The Eye Catching New Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Electric Truck

Introducing The Eye Catching New Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Electric Truck

By The End Of 2023, Sales Of The New eActros 600 Will Begin, And Production Will Begin By The End Of 2024.

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UAE Filed $2.8 Billion Lawsuit Against The US For “Dark PR” Misinformation

UAE Filed $2.8 Billion Lawsuit Against The US For “Dark PR” Misinformation

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Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

Beijing Declares It Is Ready to Upgrade the CPEC

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