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OPPO enters Pakistan high-end smartphone market with its Find X2 Pro

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6 years ago

June 23, 2020

OPPO enters Pakistan high-end smartphone market with its Find X2 Pro

LAHORE – The smartphone company OPPO recently launched its Find X2 Pro – the latest device that delivers an all-round powerful battery, innovative images with the best high-quality screen in the industry. OPPO Find X2 Pro is a flagship model of the brand and is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform.

“We at OPPO are constantly innovating all characteristics of our products from photography, battery life, charging, screen, and design to provide a holistic experience to our users. The smooth, clear, and professional display of OPPO Find X2 Pro takes mobile interaction and display experience to a whole new level” said George Long, CEO, OPPO Pakistan, AED.

OPPO enters Pakistan high-end smartphone market with its Find X2 Pro

The Find X2 Pro is equipped with OPPO’s the most powerful and versatile Ultra Vision Camera System, with a combination of 48MP wide-angle lens, 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and 13MP periscope telephoto camera, providing a fully upgraded imaging experience. Based on the customized IMX689 sensor, Find X2 Pro also provides the industry’s most advanced All Pixel Omni-Directional PDAF technology, which can achieve 100% pixel focusing. Find X2 Pro is also the first mobile phone to support 12bit photo capturing. Capturing perfect night scenes via DCG technology, dual gain signal conversion, and using second generation 10x hybrid optical zoom, this smartphone provides an exceptionally smooth and stable photography experience.

Running on ColorOS 7.1, the brand’s latest iteration is upgraded systematically in terms of function, security, design, scene application, and other aspects thus, providing consumers with a more pleasant and relaxed experience. ColorOS today announced the availability of Android 11 Beta update for the recently launched smartphone, OPPO Find X2 Pro enabling users to Uncover the Ultimate. The Find X2 Pro is amongst the first smartphones in the world, which will have Android 11 Beta available for early adopters. Available starting today, the Android 11 Beta update on Find X2 Pro is a testament to the close partnership of ColorOS and Google to deliver a highly customized, efficient, intelligent, and a richly designed Android-based mobile OS.

120Hz QHD+ Ultra Vision Screen is OPPO’s best screen yet. It has a 120Hz ultra-high refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The adaptive refresh rate benefits both duration and smoothness. The brand being known is the industry for its fastest charging technology is maintaining its reputation with its SuperVOOC 2.0 flash charging technology in OPPO Find X2 Pro. It can fully charge the Find X2 Pro (with a battery capacity of 4260mAh) in just 38 minutes.

Available in Black Ceramic (Ocean Glass), it is an innovative interpretation of ceramics with a fresh touch and visual experience.

Enduring the elegance and sophistication of its previous smartphones, OPPO Find X2 Pro adopts a more balanced and simple design. The slick, easy-to-use design offers users a with a more premium experience

Nowadays, consumers in the high-end market expect tech companies to serve their growing demands in integrated product experiences. OPPO has been more than just a phone maker from the outset. With smartphones as the core portal, OPPO is continuously exploring and building an ecosystem of multiple devices and technologies.

Recently the brand also launched OPPO Enco Free which is the first truly wireless earbuds utilizing ultra-dynamic speakers. These speakers are equipped with dual magnetic circuit design and an FPC arm balance system that allows for a superior sound quality output. Notably, the earbuds can be used up to 25 hours in total if used alongside its charging case.

In the future, OPPO will continue to offer a range of smart devices that cover four main use scenarios including personal, home, travel, and office to provide users with a more comprehensive personal technology experience.

Priced at PKR 179,999, the OPPO Find X2 Pro is now available in Pakistan.

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University of Tennessee sues Anthropic over AI patent infringement

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3 days ago

July 21, 2026

Haris Sarfraz Ali

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About the patented technologies Anthropic and the University of Tennessee representatives Key points:

ISLAMABAD – The research arm of the University of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company Anthropic, accusing it of infringing patents related to neural networks and machine-learning technology. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, alleges that Anthropic’s artificial intelligence systems unlawfully use technology protected under patents owned by the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF).

About the patented technologies

According to the lawsuit, the patents represent significant innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, neuromorphic computing and neuroscience-inspired computing. Professors at the University of Tennessee developed the patented technologies, which remain protected under US patent law.

The foundation argued that Anthropic’s alleged disregard for intellectual property extends beyond copyright issues and includes patented AI technologies.

“Anthropic’s cavalier approach to others’ intellectual property rights in the development of its products extends beyond the use of copyrighted material,” the complaint states. The university is seeking unspecified monetary damages and a court order preventing Anthropic from continuing the alleged patent infringement.

Anthropic and the University of Tennessee representatives

The lawsuit is believed to be the first patent infringement case filed against Anthropic. It comes shortly after a California federal judge approved the company’s $1.5 billion settlement in a class-action copyright lawsuit brought by authors over the use of their works for AI training.

The outcome of the case could become another closely watched legal battle in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, where disputes over copyrights, patents and intellectual property continue to increase.

Key points:

University of Tennessee Research Foundation has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Anthropic.
The lawsuit alleges Anthropic’s AI systems violate two patents related to neural networks and machine learning.
The case was filed in Delaware federal court.
The university claims the patented technology covers AI, neuromorphic computing, and neuroscience-inspired computing.
The foundation is seeking monetary damages and a court order preventing further alleged infringement.
The lawsuit comes a day after a California judge approved Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving authors.

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Central Park Medical College gaslights students into a fee reduction

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6 days ago

July 19, 2026

Staff Reporter

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LAHORE – Central Park Medical College(CPMC) on 18th July, 2026, issued a notification after students stormed the vicinity demanding a fee reduction. The notification explicitly stated that CPMC has filed an appeal with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council(PMDC) for a revision of the fee structure of Session 2024-25 and Session 2025-26.

A student contacted an Upfront official and explained the situation, as to how the management tricked so many students. The protestors returned to their homes, satisfied with their success, until, allegedly, the principal deleted the notification claiming the fee reduction. According to the student, the principal said the students would be required to pay their original fee in full despite the notification showing otherwise.

The student alleged that Central Park Medical College was taking Rs. 25 lac for the first year and Rs. 28 lac for the second year, while the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has revised the fee to Rs. 20 lac for each year.

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Netflix officially begins Queenstown production in New Zealand

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7 days ago

July 17, 2026

Staff Reporter

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What is Queenstown centered on?The cast of Queenstown Where is the production of Queenstown taking place Key Points:

KARACHI – Netflix has officially begun production on Queenstown, marking the streaming giant’s first original television series commissioned in New Zealand after more than a decade of offering content in the country.

The eight-episode drama is currently being filmed on location in Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most popular luxury ski destinations on the South Island. Set against the backdrop of the town’s affluent ski-resort community, Queenstown follows a wealthy family whose internal conflicts spill over into the lives of the people who work for them.

The story explores themes of power, loyalty, family conflict and desire.

What is Queenstown centered on?

Netflix described the series as a drama centered on “a wealthy family at war with itself,” unfolding within the glamorous yet competitive world of Queenstown’s elite. The writer and creator of Queenstown is Chloe Stearns, who also serves as an executive producer. Moreover, Glendyn Ivin will direct the series and executive-produce it, while New Zealand filmmaker Roseanne Liang will direct selected episodes.

The cast of Queenstown

The cast is led by Emmy Award nominee Rufus Sewell, alongside Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and New Zealand actor Te Kohe Tuhaka. Amanda Duthie, Netflix’s Content Director for Australia and New Zealand, described the project as a significant milestone for the company.

She said that producing the first locally commissioned Netflix series in New Zealand represents an important step for the platform and praised the drama as a compelling story about class, family, and power set in the world of a luxury ski resort. On the other hand, Executive producers Jodi Matterson and Libbie Doherty also expressed confidence in the project, calling creator Chloe Stearns an exceptional new storytelling talent and predicting the series would become a favourite among audiences.

Where is the production of Queenstown taking place

Furthermore, Netflix’s original productions in the region have so far largely focused on Australia, producing successful titles including Heartbreak High, Boy Swallows Universe, and Apple Cider Vinegar. The production has received support from the New Zealand Film Commission and the country’s Screen Production Rebate programme.

Netflix has not yet announced an official release date for Queenstown.

Category	Details
Series Title	Queenstown
Platform	Netflix
Type	Original Drama Series
Episodes	8
Significance	Netflix’s first original series commissioned in New Zealand
Filming Location	Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand
Story	Power struggles, family conflict, loyalty and desire among a wealthy family and their employees
Creator & Writer	Chloe Stearns
Lead Directors	Glendyn Ivin and Roseanne Liang
Main Cast	Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Te Kohe Tuhaka
Executive Producers	Chloe Stearns, Glendyn Ivin, Jodi Matterson, Libbie Doherty, Jeremy Platt and Erika North
Production Support	New Zealand Film Commission and Screen Production Rebate
Release Date	Not announced

Key Points:

Netflix has started production on Queenstown, its first original series commissioned in New Zealand.
The drama consists of eight episodes and is being filmed in Queenstown.
The story revolves around a wealthy family and the people working for them amid power struggles, loyalty and desire.
Rufus Sewell, Frances O’Connor, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Te Kohe Tuhaka lead the cast.
The series is created by Chloe Stearns and directed by Glendyn Ivin and Roseanne Liang.