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There's a particular kind of relief that comes from a phone that just keeps up     not the kind you notice on a spec sheet, but the kind you notice in the small moments of a normal day. Apps open the instant you tap them. Downloads finish before you've even put your phone back in your pocket. That's the experience the HOT 70 Pro is built around, powered by a 5G Fast Enough to Stop Thinking About Speed at Allready MediaTek Dimensity chipset tuned for real life, not just benchmark charts. Nobody uses their phone one task at a time. It's a dozen small, overlapping ones  replying to a message while music plays, jumping to the camera for a quick shot, then straight into editing and sharing, all inside a minute. The HOT 70 Pro is built for exactly this kind of everyday multitasking, where apps run fast together instead of slowing each other down. 5G keeps pace quietly in the background too  downloads that match how fast you want to use them, streaming that doesn'...

  Its launching or Announced: Forget everything you thought a phone's back cover could do. OPPO just launched the Reno16 Series in Pakistan, and it comes with a planet floating beneath the glass. Not printed. Not painted. Floating. Meet HoloVerse 3D Technology , the tech behind OPPO's all new 3D Pop Planet Design . Tilt the Pop White edition in your hand and a tiny cosmos shifts with you, catching light like it actually has depth, because it does. This is Pakistan's first ever HoloVerse 3D Design, and honestly, it feels like it belongs in a sci-fi movie. The science behind it is over a century old, first dreamed up all the way back in 1908, and it sat around waiting for tech to catch up. OPPO finally cracked it, packing millions of microscopic lenses under the back cover, each one holding its own tiny sliver of a 3D planet. Put them together and boom, one floating image that moves with you. Copying this is nearly impossible. Even the moving thread on the US $100 bill just r...

Your phone should keep up with your day, not make you stop and wait for it. One minute you're replying to messages, the next you're jumping to the camera, opening social media, streaming something in the background. When everything happens at once, everyday speed matters a lot more than a number on a benchmark chart. The HOT 70 Pro is built for exactly that pace. A 5G ready MediaTek Dimensity chipset keeps apps opening smoothly and tasks switching without lag, so moving from camera to chat to stream doesn't mean waiting for the phone to catch up. It's also a rarer inclusion than people might expect — at this price point, most phones are still running on 4G, which makes the HOT 70 Pro one of the few in its range built around 5G from the chipset up. That's less about the chip and more about what it removes  the second guessing over whether the next app opens fast enough, whether switching tasks breaks your rhythm. You just move from one thing to the next, and the phon...

Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as CBD Punjab, organized a grand ceremony to mark Pakistan's 79th Independence Day at CBD Vertex, Lahore Prime,Quaid District, Lahore. The event brought together thousands of citizens for a high-energy evening featuring a nationalistic Musical Night and a massive fireworks display. To mark this milestone, CBD Punjab officially operationalized Pakistan’s first and largest 3D anamorphic screen at CBD Vertex. The state-of-the-art installation lit up the skyline, adding a modern digital showcase to the traditional festivities. A massive crowd gathered along CBD Route 47 to join the celebrations. Prominent local music bands and singers delivered spirited performances, singing iconic national songs that filled the audience with patriotic enthusiasm. The night culminated in a grand fireworks display that transformed the sky over Lahore into a vibrant canvas of light and color. CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin, extended ...

The back of a phone has always had one job: sit there and look nice. Face-down on a desk, it's basically furniture dead space that exists purely for the moment someone flips it over to admire it. Nobody ever expected it to do anything. The HOT 70 Pro's Active Matrix Cube disagrees with that arrangement. It's a working display sitting where a working display has no business being — capable of expressions, animations, even a mini-game or two  so the part of the phone that used to say nothing now has a little personality of its own. It's less a notification panel and more a small canvas. Toss up an emoji reaction instead of texting one. Kill a few minutes on a mini-game while you're waiting for something else to finish. It's the kind of feature that doesn't ask to be useful in the productivity sense  it asks to be fun, which is a different kind of purpose entirely. What's interesting isn't really the display part. It's that Infinix looked at the one...

There's a special kind of frustration in seeing "Storage Full" pop up right when you're trying to save the one photo you actually want. Suddenly you're scrolling through hundreds of screenshots, blurry shots, old downloads, and videos, deciding what earns another chance and what gets deleted. The HOT 70 Pro is built to break that cycle  every device comes with 2TB of Google Cloud Storage, enough for people who treat their camera roll like an archive rather than a to do list. Random screenshots, endless group chat videos, holiday photos, files you're not ready to lose  there's room to just keep capturing instead of constantly negotiating with your own memories. No trade offs, no triage, no deleting an old video just to make space for a new one. That's what 2TB actually changes. Not the number itself, but the fact that you stop thinking about it   Hot 70 pro gives people the freedom to keep their digital lives without constantly managing them. Storage i...

Great photos rarely happen on cue. There's no studio lighting, no perfect angle, and definitely no second take once the moment's already passed. That's usually where a phone camera either holds up or gives up. The HOT 70 Pro's 50MP Sony camera is built for the version of reality that doesn't cooperate. It locks focus fast and still pulls in detail when the light is working against it — a friend who moves right as you lift your phone, a night that's gone darker than expected, an angle that's anything but ideal. None of that slows it down. There's no setup required, no waiting around for conditions to improve. You point, you shoot, and the camera does the rest turning something quick and unplanned into a shot that still holds up afterward. It's the difference between a phone that asks you to prepare for a good photo, and one that's already prepared for you. The HOT 70 Pro doesn't need the moment to slow down — it just keeps pace with it. Be HOT...

            Phones have a way of turning small accidents into small emergencies. A little rain, a spilled drink, one wrong move near the pool  and suddenly you're checking your phone like it just survived something. The HOT 70 Pro doesn't ask you to be that careful. With an IP68 rating, it's built to handle dust and water exposure, so a sudden downpour or a splash by the pool doesn't have to derail your day. Less time protecting the phone, more time actually living in the moment.   That's the point phones don't live in controlled environments. They're out in the rain, at the beach, in your pocket during a rushed commute. The HOT 70 Pro is built for that version of life, not a curated one. IP68 is just where it starts. The Active Matrix Cube, the Dimensity performance underneath, 5G connectivity, and a Sony camera round out a phone made to hold up to more than just how it looks in a product shot. Less worrying, more living .That's the HOT 70 P...

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with a patriotic flag-hoisting ceremony at Lahore Prime, CBD Quaid District, reaffirming its commitment to contributing to the country’s economic growth through modern infrastructure, investment and sustainable urban development. CEO CBD Punjab Imran Amin was the Chief Guest at the ceremony. COO CBD Punjab Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Architecture & Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, Director Marketing Waseem Siddiq, Director HR & IT Palwasha Mengal, Director Business Development & Investor Relations Ali Waqar Shah, Director JV & PPP Muhammad Masood, Director Land & Estate Mutahir Mehmood Awan, Director Procurement Jawad Ahmed and Director Operations Colonel (R) Fazeel Ghumman, along with senior management, officers and...

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), has unveiled Pakistan’s first and largest 3D anamorphic screen at CBD Vertex, located in Lahore Prime CBD Quaid District, bringing an international-standard digital advertising experience to Pakistan. Titled “The Big One,” the state-of-the-art curved 3D anamorphic screen measures an impressive 122 feet by 70 feet and has been designed to deliver high-impact visual experiences. The screen will display static images, videos and immersive 3D animations, creating a dynamic digital canvas that will replicate the iconic visual appeal of New York’s Times Square.   CBD Punjab has introduced The Big One as a premium advertising platform, providing brands with an opportunity to achieve greater visibility and connect with audiences on an unprecedented scale. The massive digital screen is designed to transform the skyline of CBD Vertex into a vibrant destination for...

Some people build a life around what's expected the safe career path, the wardrobe that doesn't draw attention, the version of themselves that's easiest to explain. A different kind of creators do the opposite, and not just for the camera. The outfit nobody else would try. The move that made no sense on paper. None of it is staged for a feed. It's just who they already are, and the content is only where it happens to be visible. None of it is calculated for a feed. It's just who they already are  the content is only where it happens to be visible. And through all of it, unapologetically living exactly like themselves, the HOT 70 Pro is just there. The HOT 70 Pro doesn't sit around waiting for the "important" moments. It's just there  through the outfit change, the late-night idea, the decision nobody signed off on first. Even the Cube on the back seems to get it. It doesn't sit still. It shifts, lights up, reacts  the one part of the phone that...

The shoot started the way these shoots usually do. Clean lighting, a tailored suit, a crew running through the standard setup shot by shot. Faris Shafi played along for a take or two, hitting his marks, giving the room what it asked for. It looked right on the monitor. It didn't feel right anywhere else. Somewhere between the third take and the fourth, the room shifted. The suit came off. The lighting stopped trying to flatter and started throwing shadows instead. What was supposed to be a clean product shot turned into something rougher, closer to how Faris actually moves when no one's asking him to perform checkered floor, low light, the HOT 70 Pro in hand instead of a script in front of him. Nobody planned that version. It's the one that made the cut. That's the whole idea behind the film. Faris didn't scrap the shoot for effect. He did it because the HOT 70 Pro in his hand gave him a way to actually pull it off  good enough behind the scenes to catch the shift t...

Take the logo away, and most smartphones start looking exactly alike. The same shape. The same camera layout. The same static backs that stopped doing anything interesting after the first unboxing. Somewhere along the way, phones stopped feeling like something you'd actually want to show off. The HOT 70 Pro changes that. Introduced as part of the latest Infinix launch, the HOT 70 Pro takes a completely different approach to smartphone design. At the center of it all is the Active Matrix Cube, a pulsing dot-matrix display that shifts through different visual states instead of sitting still. Whether through dynamic animations or subtle expressions of personality, it transforms the back of the phone into something that always feels alive. The experience doesn't stop there. The Dynamic Shine Design responds to touch and temperature, creating subtle visual changes that make every interaction feel more personal. Rather than blending into the crowd, the HOT 70 Pro stands out before it...

The salon looks like it's been running on the same loop for years. An old Bollywood track plays low on the radio. Every customer in the row has the same cut, the same wait, the same silence. Nobody questions it. Nobody's supposed to. Then the door opens, and the room doesn't recover. Faris Shafi walks in wearing none of it, not the look, not the pace, not the agreement to blend in. The barber asks the routine question. Faris doesn't answer it the routine way. He just turns to the mirror, holds something up, and says three words: "Make me look hot." The track cuts. The beat drops. And when Faris turns back around, he's someone the wall of reference cuts never offered. The barber's smiling before he can stop himself. The row of customers isn't waiting anymore, they're watching. Here's the part nobody sees coming: they don't copy him. One by one, each person picks up their own phone, looks into that same mirror, and walks out with somethin...

Chief Executive Officer of the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Authority’s ongoing mega projects, including CBD Vertex, CBD Walk and NSIT City, to review construction progress and ensure their timely completion. The CEO was accompanied by Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Architecture and Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, along with senior officials from NESPAK and representatives of the contractors. During detailed briefings at the project sites, officials apprised the CEO of key technical milestones achieved. At CBD Vertex, finishing works are progressing rapidly, with the installation of exterior elevation tiles and digital screens nearing completion. Epoxy flooring and the advanced parking management system are also in the final stages. At CBD Walk, ...

Infinix, the leading smartphone brand in Pakistan, has officially launched the Infinix HOT 70 Pro nationwide, introducing a smartphone designed for a generation that chooses individuality over convention. Built around the "Be HOT, Be Different." philosophy, the HOT 70 Pro empowers users to burn the blueprint through adaptive design, dependable durability, and seamless 5G Performance.   At the heart of the device is the Active Matrix Cube, paired with the dynamic shine design, creating a smartphone that visually and physically adapts to its owner's mood and identity rather than remaining static like every other device on the market. Designed to reflect Gen Z individuality, the HOT 70 Pro enables the user to be anti-boring and have their own style in everything. Built for life's boldest moments, the HOT 70 Pro features IP68 waterproof protection alongside a 50MP SONY camera, empowering users to capture spontaneous adventures and unscripted memories with confidence. Comp...

Why everyone's reaching for the outfit they almost didn't wear. Too bold. Too loud. Too different. The one you bought because you loved it, then almost talked yourself out of wearing. But this week, that "too much" outfit is finally getting its moment. Across a wave of videos, creators are capturing the same private moment again and again. The plain outfit gets left on the bed, while the wild, unapologetic one walks out the door instead. No big reveal. No "look at me" moment. Just someone finally reaching for the outfit they almost leave behind. As they leave, the Active Matrix Cube quietly flashes to life in the background, becoming a subtle detail that keeps showing up without ever taking over the story.

Too bold. Too loud. Too different. The idea you had because you couldn't shake it, then almost talked yourself out of. But this week, that "too much" idea is finally getting its moment. No big reveal. No "look at me" moment. Just Faris Shafi, alone with a wall, finally letting out what he almost left in the can. As the paint hits the wall, the Active Matrix Cube quietly flashes to life in the background  a detail that keeps showing up without ever taking over the story. Maybe that's why this hits differently. It was never really about the wall. It's about finally putting up what feels like you instead of what's expected. The wall doesn't change. The nerve to mark it does. That's the Style Rebellion resonating with Gen Z right now — not because it tells people what to make, but because it reminds them that being yourself never goes out of style. Whether it's the start of a movement, the beginning of a campaign, or something else entirely, ...

A new Standard Chartered report highlights significant opportunities to strengthen Islamic finance connectivity across South Asia by better linking liquidity-rich markets with economies seeking long-term investment, reinforcing the growing role of cross-border Islamic finance in supporting regional trade, infrastructure and economic development. According to Islamic Banking for Financial Institutions: The Islamic Finance Connector Era , Islamic finance assets now total approximately USD 6 trillion across nearly 100 jurisdictions. As global trade patterns evolve and investment increasingly flows through regional corridors, Islamic finance is emerging as a strategic connector of capital, trade and digital infrastructure. The report identifies South Asia as one of the regions with significant untapped potential to attract greater Islamic capital, highlighting opportunities to strengthen cross-border connectivity between liquidity-rich markets and economies seeking long-term investment. Th...

Everyday life runs on repeating     the same routines, the same feeds, and the same boring tech. But Genz is quietly breaking the pattern, choosing things that feel more spontaneous, authentic, and anti-boring. Instead of following the usual blueprint, people are leaning into what feels more personal and true to their own vibe.   Look closely at your feed, and you’ll start seeing where this shift is happening. Across Different videos, a distinct feature keeps popping up in the background: the Active Matrix Cube.. It appears in creator videos like a subtle glitch in the ordinary system no loud promos, no dramatic explanation, just a recurring detail that makes you stop and look twice. The more it appears, the harder it becomes to ignore.   That’s what makes it feel less like a design element and more like a signal. It speaks to a generation that doesn’t want to blend in or follow the expected path. The loop is breaking, and what comes next is built for people who want...

  Why blend in when standing out is literally the vibe? Genz is done with copy paste living. Individuality and self-expression win. Scroll your feed and one thing appears in all of your fav  creator videos: the Active Matrix Cube. No explanation, just creators who broke the loop. It’s not a gimmick. It’s a movement. For anyone watching closely, encountering this shared visual cue turns an ordinary scroll into an unsolved mystery. The point is not to force an answer right now, but to sense that something much larger is emerging as the signal becomes impossible to ignore. It isn't just a design feature; it’s a movement inspiring Genz to Burn the Blueprint. A smartphone is no longer just for staying connected. it’s a true reflection of personal identity.