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Google is adding a convenient search feature to Chrome that will make it easier to find the right content online, but it will use your search history to do so, which raises privacy concerns for many. Google has recently updated its description of the upcoming “History search” feature in Chrome. This update confirms the new search feature: Chrome searches will no longer be limited to page titles and URLs. Instead, you’ll be able to search for content within the webpages you’ve visited, making it easier to find what you’re looking for even if you don’t remember the exact address or…

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced an 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) on packaged food products, including formula milk. This move was disclosed during a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, led by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla. Chairman FBR, Amjad Zubair, stated that the new tax will apply to all packaged goods sold in departmental stores and large retail chains. However, unpackaged food items available at general stores will remain exempt from this GST. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance suggested cutting the 18% GST on infant formula milk. During the recent meeting, the committee suggested…

Rising smartphone brand Infinix is venturing into a new category: tablets. The company’s debut device, codenamed Infinix Xpad (model number X1101B), was recently revealed through an IMEI database. Specific details remain scarce, but considering Infinix’s focus on the mid-range smartphone market, expect a similarly positioned tablet. This translates to features that are competitive but affordable, potentially undercutting established rivals like Redmi, Realme, Poco, etc. The arrival of the Infinix Xpad could shake up the mid-range Android tablet market, offering consumers a new option with potentially better value for money. We’ll keep you updated as more information about the Infinix Xpad…

In a momentous victory for Pakistan, police constable Shahnawaz Khan clinched the gold medal at the South Asian Bodybuilding Championship on Saturday. The prestigious event was held in the Maldives, where Shahnawaz triumphed over India, marking a significant achievement for Pakistan as India had dominated the championship for the past 65 years. Shahnawaz’s victory brought immense pride to the nation and ended India’s 65-year reign in the South Asian Bodybuilding Championship. Reflecting on his win, he expressed his emotions, particularly when Pakistan’s national anthem played after he defeated the Indian bodybuilder. “When the national anthem started after defeating India’s bodybuilder,…

Following hot on the heels of the leaked specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 6, details for its clamshell counterpart, the Galaxy Z Flip 6, have also emerged online. The Flip 6 is rumored to boast a spacious 6.7-inch main display. This foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel offers a crisp 1080 x 2640 resolution and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. For quick checks and notifications when the phone is folded shut, a smaller 3.4-inch Super AMOLED cover display with a 720 x 748 resolution is integrated. Under the hood, the Flip 6 is expected to pack a powerful Snapdragon 8…

The Sindh government has announced a Rs. 3.056 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The budget was presented by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also manages the finance portfolio. In a major announcement for government employees, an increase of up to 30% has been proposed. According to details, employees in BPS-1 to BPS-6 will get a raise of 30 percent. Meanwhile, BPS-7 to BPS-16 will receive a 25% increase while officers in BPS-17 to BPS-22 will see an increase of 22%. Once the budget is approved, pensions for retired employees will rise by 15%, and the minimum…

Heart patients visiting the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in Karachi can now receive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests free of cost, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday. NICVD Administrative Executive Dr. Tariq Sheikh announced that over 70 MRI tests have already been conducted free of charge. He noted that these tests typically cost Rs63,000 at private hospitals. Dr. Sheikh highlighted that patients requiring open-heart surgery, those who have suffered sudden cardiac arrest, or those with heart defects can now receive necessary diagnostics without any expense. Executive Director Professor Tahir Sagheer revealed that a special MRI machine, costing over…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied social media rumors claiming it has imposed a visa ban on Pakistanis. In a video statement, the UAE’s Consulate General, Bakheet Obaid Al-Roumi, refuted these false claims, asserting that there is no visa ban for Pakistanis and that the visa section at the UAE consulate remains open. Al-Roumi confirmed that Pakistanis can travel to the UAE for work visas without any age restrictions. In a related matter, on June 7, the Pakistani Foreign Office emphasized the need for regulated movement across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border through visas. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that individuals…

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to review the remuneration packages of centrally contracted players after the 2024 T20 World Cup exit following the USA vs Ireland match that was called off due to rain. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, along with senior officials, held a meeting on Friday to discuss potential changes to the contracts, aiming to address concerns and improve future performances. This review comes in the wake of Pakistan’s third elimination in the preliminary round in the tournament’s history, prompting the board to reassess its overall player incentives. The current central contracts, which were signed on July 1,…

An Elite Force officer fatally shot two senior lawyers at the Attock District Courts on Saturday, as reported by 24NewsHD TV channel. The police have apprehended the shooter, identified as ASI Intezar Shah. The victims have been identified as Malik Israr Ahmad, a Member of the Punjab Bar Council, and Advocate Zulfiqar Mirza. Preliminary investigations suggest that ASI Intezar Shah acted out of a personal grudge, blaming Malik Israr Ahmad for a divorce case that his wife won in family court. The District Police Officer (DPO) of Attock has taken stringent action following the incident, arresting Intezar Shah as well…