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The YANGWANG U9 Xtreme is already the fastest car on the planet – and now the performance flagship of BYD’s luxury sub-brand has set another benchmark. Just one month after posting a world-record high speed of 496.22km/h at ATP Papenburg, YANGWANG is proud to announce that the U9 Xtreme has achieved a new lap record for Electric Super Sports Cars around the Nürburgring, the ‘Green Hell’ of motorsport.

YANGWANG’s engineering team has been conducting long-term testing at the 20.832km Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit since July 2024 – and the extensive on-track data gleaned from this process had been fed into the development of the U9 Xtreme. YANGWANG can now confirm that on 22 August 2025, the U9X lapped the Nürburgring in 6m59.157sec – slicing more than five seconds off the previous record time in the Electric Super Sports Cars class and becoming the first such vehicle to dip under the seven-minute barrier.

BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li said: “We are dedicated to pushing the limits of what can be achieved through technology, and the Nürburgring is such a legendary challenge for cars and drivers that it is only natural for our engineers to pursue their dreams there. I congratulate the entire team on this phenomenal achievement. The limited-edition U9 Xtreme has proven that it is not only the world’s fastest car in a straight line, but also a vehicle with the performance and dynamic qualities necessary to break lap records on a circuit with a wide variety of corners.”

Pakistan is preparing to introduce its first national esports policy and establish a federation dedicated to the gaming industry, signaling a formal move toward supporting one of the country’s fastest-growing digital sectors.

The policy aims to create a structured framework for players, developers, and other professionals within Pakistan’s esports ecosystem, which now includes approximately 60 million gaming enthusiasts nationwide.

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According to an official press release, Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program, stated that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to youth empowerment through digital innovation. He highlighted esports as a multibillion-dollar global industry offering opportunities in international competitions, sponsorships, and prize money.

Khan added that the government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is taking measurable steps to expand digital opportunities for young people, with esports identified as a key pillar in its broader innovation and technology strategy.

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Pakistan has already made notable progress in international gaming titles such as Tekken and PUBG Mobile, setting the stage for greater participation on the global esports circuit. Officials believe the new policy will help formalize that growth and provide a pathway for local talent to reach competitive levels abroad.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that anyone found involved in killing stray dogs in the capital will face criminal charges and possible imprisonment. The court has ordered that FIRs be registered against individuals or authorities responsible for such killings, which is a major shift toward humane treatment of animals in Islamabad.

The ruling came during proceedings in the case of Nelofar v. Chief Commissioner ICT and others, presided over by Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro. The case was filed by animal rights advocate Nelofar, represented by Advocate Altamush Saeed, who argued that despite prior commitments by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to implement a humane trap, neuter, vaccinate, and release (TNVR) program, dogs were still being brutally culled.

TNVR is proven to be a humane method of stray dog population control without requiring any brutal killing.

Following certain reports regarding an alleged theft of cryptocurrency from a passenger at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) immediately probed the matter in coordination with the Airport Security Force (ASF) and police authorities.After a detailed review of the CCTV footage and official records, it has been confirmed that no such incident occurred at JIAP.

As per the police report, an individual named Mr. Faizyab filed a petition in court, claiming that four uniformed persons took him to a room, seized his mobile phone, and accessed his passwords to steal cryptocurrency valued at USD 850,000.

In the international market, the price of gold also decreased today. As per APGJSA, the rate stood at $4,115 per ounce, reflecting a loss of $35, with a premium of $20.

Silver prices remained stable, with the price per tola holding steady at Rs. 5,110.

Meanwhile, international gold prices edged lower on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar as investors awaited key US inflation data later this week, which could provide further insight into the path of interest rates. As of 0310 GMT, spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,084.29 per ounce.

However, US gold futures for December delivery rose by 0.9%, reaching $4,100.90 per ounce.

In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs. 3,500, reaching Rs. 433,862.

According to the rates provided by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of 10 grams of gold fell by Rs. 3,001, settling at Rs. 371,966.

On Wednesday, the local gold price had also seen a significant decline of Rs. 7,538, reaching Rs. 437,362 per tola.

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