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Over 66,000 Pakistanis travelled abroad for jobs in July and August 2026. Official data shows 39,159 workers left in July and 27,656 in August, while interest-free financing continues to support local businesses and self-employment. #Pakistan #Jobs #ConnectedPakistan
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Hyderabad Airport is set for revival after 13 years. Its runway may be extended to 11,500 feet to support larger aircraft, while the airport could serve as an alternate for Karachi, Sukkur and Nawabshah and support future regional flights. #HyderabadAirport #ConnectedPakistan
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Customs officials at Karachi Airport se!zed foreign currency worth around Rs. 11.8 million from a Dubai-bound passenger. Dollars, euros, pounds and UAE dirhams were reportedly recovered from her luggage. An FIR has been registered. #Pakistan #KarachiAirport #ConnectedPakistan
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Massage chairs, foot massagers and other massage equipment may become more expensive in Pakistan after FBR raised their customs values. The revised values will be used to assess import duties and taxes. #FBR #Pakistan #ConnectedPakistan
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A rare calendar event is expected in 2039, with three Eids and two Hajj seasons potentially falling in the same Gregorian year. Eid al-Adha is projected for January and December, with Eid al-Fitr in October. Dates may vary by moon sighting. #Eid #Hajj #ConnectedPakistan
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PTA has proposed regular reviews of telecom markets under draft 2026 competition rules. Pricing behavior, consumer demand, technology and competition could be considered when reassessing telecom markets. #Telecom #PTA #ConnectedPakistan
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Sazgar has launched the ARCFOX T5 REEV in Pakistan, starting at Rs. 10.195 million. The Apex variant costs Rs. 10.495 million, with bookings now open and delivery expected in 3 to 4 months. #ARCFOX #ElectricSUV #ConnectedPakistan
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Elon Musk’s estimated wealth jumped $61 billion in one day to about $979.7 billion, according to Forbes. Gains in Tesla and SpaceX valuations pushed his fortune closer to $1 trillion, showing how market moves can change billionaire wealth too. #ElonMusk #Tesla #ConnectedPakistan
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Toyota Corolla Facelift Is Reportedly Coming To Pakistan, Bringing A Fresh Look With Updated Styling. Official Launch And Pricing Details Are Awaited. #ToyotaCorolla #ToyotaPakistan #ConnectedPakistan
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These custom forged wheels take inspiration from an aluminum beverage can, recreating details like the recessed tab slot and pull ring. Finished in brushed machined aluminum, the monoblock design is turning heads among car enthusiasts online. #ConnectedPakistan #CarCulture
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A Reddit user says a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D was linked to a previous Valorant hardware restriction. Riot says hardware restrictions can last up to four months and are game-specific, raising questions for gamers buying second-hand PC parts. #Valorant #Gaming #ConnectedPakistan
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Lahore Traffic Police issued over 10,000 challans against smoke-emitting vehicles in September. Enforcement reportedly rose 215% from August and 1,149% from January as vehicle checks continue ahead of smog season. #Lahore #Smog #ConnectedPakistan
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PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the PTI’s protest had already achieved a degree of success, pointing to Islamabad remaining effectively shut for 10 days. His remarks came as govt-opposition talks continued. #Pakistan #PTI #BilawalBhutto #ConnectedPakistan
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A painting bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale has sold for $1.35 million. Gertrude Abercrombie’s 1951 work, “Alderman Merriam’s Shells,” had been missing from public view for about 75 years and set a new auction record. #ArtNews #ConnectedPakistan
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Apple plans stronger macOS Full Disk Access controls, requiring clearer user action before apps can access sensitive data. The move comes as AI agents become more capable and follows concerns around Meta’s Muse. #Apple #Privacy #AI #ConnectedPakistan
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OpenAI has notified more than 100 organizations about AI agent activity as it reviews around 50 petabytes of data. The investigation follows the Hugging Face incident and aims to understand how models used online systems in unintended ways. #OpenAI #AI #ConnectedPakistan
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AMD acquires Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2B in all-stock deal. Spatial intelligence lab focused on 3D world models and physical AI joins the chipmaker. Li becomes EVP and chief scientist under Lisa Su. Expected close by end-2026. Boosts AMD’s push beyond GPUs into robotics
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Amazon pledges $1B over 5 years to data center communities for education, training & energy upgrades. Ends NDAs & vows no higher power bills. Critics say it’s too little vs $220B 2026 spend. Over 100 local moratoriums loom as backlash grows on water, costs & secrecy.
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Google has placed a prototype satellite in orbit for Project Suncatcher, testing AI chips in space. The company is exploring solar-powered satellite clusters that could eventually process AI workloads in orbit. #Google #AI #SpaceTech #ConnectedPakistan
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Nothing opens its Community Review Program, offering selected users early access to upcoming products and software before launch. Participants can review products and share feedback with the Nothing team. #Nothing #TechNews #ConnectedPakistan
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