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Day: March 1, 2023

Microsoft adds AI-based Bing to windows computers

Microsoft began integrating its recently upgraded Bing search engine into its windows computer software on Tuesday, with the goal of putting artificial intelligence (AI) at the fingertips of hundreds of millions of people. The Windows 11 update, the latest in a series of product updates this month from Microsoft, demonstrates how the Redmond, Washington-based software company is pushing ahead with…

Imad focuses on playoffs as Kings’ momentum changes

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Kings skipper Imad Wasim aimed to build on the momentum from the thrilling victory in the previous match and secure a place in the playoffs for the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League. Imad, the captain of the Kings, said in a press conference on Tuesday that his team was generally playing a solid brand of cricket…

Punjab, KP election to be held in 90 days: SC order

ISLAMABAD: On Wednesday, Pakistan’s Supreme Court (SC) ruled that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) must hold polls in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa within 90 days. The hearing on the suo moto notice was concluded on Tuesday, and the Supreme Court (SC) declared a divided decision of 3-2. Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Jamal Mandokhail dissented from…

IHC suspends de-notification of three PTI MNAs

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended National Assembly (NA) Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf’s notification regarding the acceptance of PTI MNAs’ resignations from Islamabad on Wednesday, providing immediate relief to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The IHC suspended the process of by-elections in the petitioners’ constituencies when it issued the interim order on petitions filed by Asad Umar, Ali Nawaz Awan,…

Putin orders tightening of Ukraine border as drones strike Russia

After a wave of drone attacks, Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed officials to tighten border controls with Ukraine, posing a new challenge to Moscow a year after it invaded its neighbor. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, one drone crashed on Tuesday just 100 kilometers (60 miles) southeast of Moscow, and two others were brought down in southern Russia.…

SC to announce verdict on election date case today

ISLAMABAD: Today at 11 a.m., the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan will announce its decision in the suo motu case involving the delay in announcing the date for the holding of elections for the Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assemblies. The Supreme Court (SC), after hearing the arguments, reserved judgment and stated that the decision on the election date suo motu…

Govt reduces price of petrol by Rs5 per liter

ISLAMABAD: The federal government reduced petrol prices by up to Rs5 per liter, effective March 1, 2022. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced in a televised address to the nation that the federal government has reduced petrol prices by Rs5 per liter, bringing them down to Rs267 per liter from Rs272 per liter. According to Ishaq Dar, the price of high-speed…