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Rapid Rides – a Lahore-based bike dealership that imports and sells enthusiast bikes in Pakistan – will be debuting the Lifan KPT 200 in Pakistan, reported Horsepower Pakistan.

The KPT 200 is a small, adventure touring motorcycle that is designed to offer a comfortable and confident long-distance riding experience, both on and off the road.

Lifan is a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer that produces and sells a variety of sports-touring and adventure-touring bikes that are highly desirable in various international markets like Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, Turkey, Russia, Argentina, Columbia, Mexico, and America.

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The KPT 200, as evident by the name, has a 200-cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) technology that makes 18 horsepower and 18 newton-meters of torque, and is mated to a 6-speed transmission. The motorcycle has a dry curb weight of 153 kilograms and has a 14-liter fuel tank.

The bike has front and rear disc brakes with an optional Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) technology. Its suspension setup consists of 38-mm inverted forks with adjustable damping on the front and a mono-shock absorber with a spring-preload at the back that allows for a smooth ride on bumpy roads.

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The powertrain of the bike features a balancer shaft that cancels out the engine’s vibrations for an even smoother ride. On the top is a digital instrument cluster that displays the driver’s vital information, a powerful halogen headlight, and ergonomics that offer a comfortable sitting posture for long rides.

Reports suggest that the bike will be available in two variants – the Non-ABS and the ABS-equipped, priced at Rs. 499,000 and Rs. 529,000 respectively.

Considering their features and performances, and the fact that they will be sold here as CBUs, the value for money on these bikes is remarkable.

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On Wednesday (November 25), the global oil prices reached their highest level since early March 2020, owing to an improved global economic outlook and vaccine optimism.

The World Trade Index (WTI) crude gained 1.14 percent and is trading at $45.43 per barrel, while Brent went up by 1.23 percent and is trading at $48.40 per barrel.

The index showed upward momentum following the announcement by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine was 70 percent effective in trials and could be up to 90 percent effective.

However, any viable vaccine is not likely to be ready for mass use in the next few months, meaning lockdowns and travel restrictions will be in place into next year, said a news report. The delay in the availability of the vaccine makes it likely that OPEC+ (Organization of the Petroleum Export Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia) will continue production cuts into 2021, as a meeting is set to start on November 30 following technical talks this week.

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OPEC+ producers have been withholding supplies to support prices after pandemic lockdowns earlier this year caused a significant decline in demand. They are currently due to increase production by 2 million barrels per day from January 2021, which makes about 2 percent of global demand before the pandemic.

However, Pakistani experts on the matter are of the opinion that this increase in oil prices is temporary. Osama Rizvi, an energy market observer and oil market analyst at Primary Vision Network, spoke to ProPakistani, saying,

The current increase in oil prices is only temporary. Fundamentals do not justify it. If we look at the Google Mobility Data, it has been almost the same for over weeks, showing little to no movement. High-frequency data points show a plateauing of global economic activity. Jet Fuel Demand is at its lowest and will not recover any time soon. Consumer behavior has changed, so have preferences and spending patterns.

He said that the demand for oil is still very low, and floating storage is high when compared to the 5 years seasonally adjusted levels. The same is the case with inventory, he said. “Now that the news of vaccination has already been priced in, chances are that oil prices will make a correction. I believe it is at least 35 to 40 percent overpriced,” he added.

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During the year, Samsung launches two sets of flagship devices, the S-series and the Note series. The former is usually set to launch in February, while the latter launches in September. However, Samsung is revamping its product lineup and product release schedule in 2021.

The company has officially announced that it will not be launching the Note series and has pulled the launch of the Galaxy S-series back to January. Reportedly, the series was supposed to be accompanied by the much-anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 2. However, according to a recent publication by The Elec, a South Korean state-backed magazine, the new Galaxy Z Flip will not be joining the S21 series in early 2021. In fact, it will come out only after the January-March quarter.

This year, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Z Flip were unveiled at the same Unpacked event in February. One of the main reasons behind the delay in 2021 is to prevent the Smartphones from cannibalizing each other’s sales, especially since there will be no Note series next year.

Based on the leaks and rumors, next year for Samsung will start with the Galaxy S21 trio, followed by the Galaxy Z Flip 2 and then the Galaxy Fold series.

In other news, the South Korean Smartphone maker has reportedly ordered an initial batch of 6 million units for the S21 series at launch day. The numbers are similar to 2020’s initial batch. Samsung believes that foldable phones will drive growth in 2021. The company has planned to expand its foldable lineup to as many as five models.

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Newly-appointed Pakistan Television (PTV) chairman, Naeem Bukhari, has announced that he will not draw any salary or perks during his term as the chairman.

Bukhari made these remarks while speaking to reporters outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

The PTV chairman categorically stated that he will not charge a single penny in terms of salary, benefits, or entertainment during his three years on the post.

“I have even asked my driver to buy 500 coffee sachets and place them in my office,” Bukhari added.

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He also told reporters that he will not charge anything for the news show he intends to host on PTV.

About Ertugrul
To a question about his policy towards Turkish entertainment content such as Ertugrul, Naeem Bukhari said he will not discontinue the series but will encourage producers to create original content inspired by the sub-continent history.

Our own history is filled with thrilling stories, and we can create even better story-lines if we try.

Bukhari maintained that Ertugrul might bring advertisement revenue to PTV, but its credit goes to Turkey.

Airtime for Opposition
When asked about his strategy towards giving airtime to the opposition, Bukhari quoted a Supreme Court ruling that the state television is the propaganda tool for the state. He said and PTV will mostly focus on highlighting the government’s achievements.

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Past PTV chairpersons faced resistance from the workers and complained about a lack of cooperation from the union. When asked how he would tackle the situation, Naeem Bukhari said:

Unlike other chairmen, I haven’t come to draw exuberant salaries and perks from PTV. I have joined to improve the national television’s screen, to solve its problems as well as its workers’ issues. I’m sure people will help me with my work.

Bukhari said that his only discord with former chairpersons was that they did not correctly project the government’s achievements and development work despite drawing huge salaries.

The new chairman vowed to revive PTV’s lost esteem and make it one of the best TV channels in the country.

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Pakistan captain, Babar Azam has attributed his success to his parents. He said that the support of his whole family, especially his mother and father, has helped him to reach the top level of Pakistan cricket.

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He said that his mother gave him money from her savings to buy his first cricket gear and the feeling of buying the first kit was unbelievable.

“I still remember, my mama gave me Rs 3,000 from her savings and I bought a kit and a brand new bat worth Rs 2,000. The happiness of buying [your] first-ever kit is unexplainable,” Azam said.

He also appreciated his father’s support throughout his cricketing journey. He said that his father used to watch him play club cricket and pointed out mistakes and advised on how to improve.

“Meanwhile, my papa used to be there every time with me on the ground. He used to point out my mistakes by watching me play and then guide me to mend them,” Azam added.

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He also thanked his siblings, especially his brothers for their unconditional love and support throughout his career.

Babar was named as Pakistan’s limited-overs captain a few months back and he has recently taken over the Test captaincy of the team as well. He will be leading the Test side for the first time in Pakistan’s upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Babar has been in sublime form over the past few years and will be looking to add to his credentials in the upcoming tour.

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6 Major Generals of Pakistan Army have been promoted to Lieutenant General, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has confirmed.

The promoted officers include Major General Akhtar Nawaz Satti, Major General Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Major General Asif Ghafoor, Major General Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Major General Sarfraz Ali, and Major General Muhammad Ali.

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Major General Akhtar Nawaz Satti, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), belongs to Frontier Force Regiment. He is currently serving as the Vice Chief of General Staff, B (VCGS-B) at GS Branch, GHQ, Rawalpindi.

Major General Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), belongs to Frontier Force Regiment as well. He is currently stationed at ISI Headquarters in Islamabad.

Major General Asif Ghafoor, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), belongs to Artillery Regiment. He is currently serving as General Officer Commanding (GCO) 40 Infantry Division, Okara.

Major General Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), belongs to Frontier Force Regiment. He is the current Commandant of the School of Infantry and Tactics, Quetta.

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Balochistan Gets its First Female ASP

Major General Sarfraz Ali, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-e- Tamgha-e-Basalat (Military), belongs to Azad Kashmir Regiment. He is the incumbent IG Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan (South).

Major General Muhammad Ali, Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), belongs to Artillery Regiment. He is currently serving as Commandant, Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul, Abbottabad.

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According to the latest report by the famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple products are selling differently than expected. The report reveals the recent performance of Apple sales and explains what can be expected in the upcoming year.

Kuo details that the demand for both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Max is higher than expected. However, the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini are not doing as great. Nevertheless, overall iPhone sales are going well, and based on the momentum, sales in the holiday season look promising.

Moving on to iPads. The latest iPad Air demand is higher than anticipated, and according to the analyst, iPad sales will continue to strengthen going into 2021 as Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a new mini-LED model for the iPad, iPads with 5G support, and a relatively lower-priced iPad in the second quarter next year.

As far as the Apple Watch is concerned, both Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE are selling well. The report attributes its sale to the “innovative health management functions and improved design.”

Furthermore, the demand for M1-powered MacBooks is also higher than expected, while AirPods sales are lower. Kuo predicts that AirPods sales will either plateau or decline by 5-10% sometime in the first half of next year. The market will see an estimated growth of 20% YoY.

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The demand for Pakistan’s textile products has reached an all-time high, which has caused a demand-supply gap of approximately 700 million meters of cloth.

The Faisalabad textile industry is facing the highest supply shortage in its history. The normal production capacity for the textile sector is 90 crore meters. However, despite the mills being operational around the clock, currently, there is a shortage to meet demand.

The Prime Minister took notice of this and issued orders for the resolution of any supply chain problems. He also took to Twitter and said,

As the Faisalabad textile industry sees a massive rise in demand and export orders, I have instructed the Commerce and Industries Ministries to ensure all necessary support to the textile sector to enable them to meet their growing demands.

The surge in demand is not only coming from the export destinations, as the local demand for textile products is also reported to have significantly increased.

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