LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — A documentary charting the rise of Diesel fashion brand founder Renzo Rosso premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday, becoming one of the first AI-assisted entries to test the technology’s place in mainstream cinema. Directed by Francesco Carrozzini, Be Brave combines genuine interviews and archive footage with AI-generated video so convincing that viewers will likely struggle to realise many sequences are not real. Concern over AI’s impact on creativity and jobs in the entertainment industry has loomed large over Venice, with several filmmakers and actors, including George Clooney, warning of the risks posed by the rapidly evolving…
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LAHORE MIRROR — Renowned paraglider and diver Asif Mahmood was killed in a paragliding accident in Chitral, his family confirmed on Friday. According to family members, Asif Mahmood met with the accident while paragliding in Buni, Chitral, a day earlier. Police sources said the accident occurred in a remote and difficult mountainous area amid adverse weather conditions. A search operation had been under way since the incident, and his body was recovered on Friday. Police said Asif Mahmood belonged to Suraj Gali in the Khanpur area of Haripur.
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) –The Trump administration has proposed eliminating a 60-day grace period that allows certain immigrants, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to stay in the United States and find a new sponsor after losing their job, according to a government notice posted online on Thursday. Under the planned rule change, published in the Federal Register by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), those with H-1B and certain other temporary work visas would have to leave the country as soon as their employment ends — a potential blow to top American tech companies that rely heavily on foreign workers. It…
LAHORE MIRROR — Police have arrested Konein Shah, the main suspect accused of assaulting Karachi University professor Arif Saqi and his nephew, Waheed, following a minor dispute outside a restaurant. Police officials said Shah was arrested over fears that he might flee the city. The suspect had earlier obtained pre-arrest bail in the case. The development came after a meeting of the Sindh Assembly’s Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by Faryal Talpur, on Thursday, where the incident was discussed. Talpur expressed strong displeasure over the failure to arrest the main suspect and directed police officials to arrest him at…
LAHORE MIRROR — The government on Thursday increased the price of petrol by Rs3.05 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.37 per litre. Following the revision, petrol will retail at Rs370.80 per litre while HSD will cost Rs398.04 per litre. The government continues to levy Rs114 per litre in taxes and duties on petrol and Rs100 per litre on diesel. According to the Petroleum Division’s notification, the new prices will be applicable on Sept 11 (Friday).
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — Algeria said on Thursday it had decided to sever diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after what it described as a series of “provocative or hostile” actions by Abu Dhabi despite “repeated warnings”. The Algerian foreign ministry said the UAE’s actions had reached a point where they could no longer be considered acceptable or tolerable and that it had “exhausted all means of preserving bilateral relations.” The UAE ambassador was summoned to the ministry, informed of the decision and given 48 hours to comply, the foreign ministry said. The UAE Foreign Ministry did not…
LAHORE MIRROR — National cricketers Imam-ul-Haq and Muhammad Rizwan appeared before the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at its Lahore office after being summoned in connection with an inquiry into matters related to Pakistan’s recent tour of England. According to sources, both cricketers requested additional time to submit their written responses to the agency. They are expected to provide their statements as part of the ongoing inquiry. Sources further said that Imam and Rizwan handed over their mobile phones to the NCCIA, which would be unlocked and examined as part of the investigation. The two players are reportedly being…
LAHORE MIRROR — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, Mahnoor Safdar, is set to tie the knot on Saturday, with her nikkah ceremony scheduled to be held at the Sharif family’s Jati Umra residence. According to family sources, the nikkah will be a private affair, with only close relatives and family members invited to the ceremony. Sources said Mahnoor’s marriage has been arranged with a member of a prominent business family. However, the Sharif family has not officially announced details of the groom or any reception and other wedding festivities. Maryam Nawaz’s daughter has largely remained away from the…
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — England are on course to complete a series whitewash after Pakistan’s brittle batting collapsed again on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. The tourists, who have failed to reach 200 in the series, were dismantled once more by England’s four-man pace attack and were shot out for 133 in just 33.5 overs. Josh Tongue led the way with 4-42 with Ollie Robinson taking 3-15 and Jofra Archer 3-25. Debutant Razaullah enjoyed a dream start to his Pakistan Test career, taking the prize wicket of Joe Root with his fourth ball, but…
LAHORE MIRROR — US President Donald Trump has said Iran war will end right after US midterm elections. Speaking to reporters, President Donald Trump believes the Iran war will end “immediately after” the US midterm elections in November, because Tehran was trying to influence the vote but would not be able to hold out any longer, Reuters reports. US President Donald Trump insists that gasoline prices will fall below $2 a gallon after the upcoming midterms. Asked by reporters how he could explain the high prices to Americans, Trump replies, “I think it’s very easy to explain to America; all you have…
