Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW) has officially launched the highly anticipated Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Pakistan. Following months of speculation and a recent teaser in early August, the SUV is now available for booking with full pricing and specifications confirmed.
Price and Booking Details
Ex-Factory Price: Rs. 12,895,000
Booking Amount: Rs. 2,400,000
With this price point, the Haval H6 PHEV enters the premium SUV category, aiming at customers prioritizing fuel efficiency, advanced safety systems, and hybrid performance.
Exterior Features
The SUV includes LED headlamps and taillamps, electric headlight height adjustment, and automatic lighting with a way-home function. Visibility and safety are further enhanced with daytime running lights, rear fog lamps, and an emergency brake alarm system.
The exterior also features a panoramic sunroof, roof rails, a shark fin antenna, privacy glass, and ambient lighting. A power-operated tailgate, auto-folding heated mirrors with puddle lamps, and 19-inch alloy wheels round out the SUV’s premium exterior features.
Interior and Comfort
Inside, the SUV delivers a high-tech and comfort-oriented environment:
25-inch digital instrument cluster
6-inch infotainment display
Leatherette seats with heating and ventilation for front occupants
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Multi-function microfiber leather steering wheel (heated and adjustable)
Smart entry system with push-start
Two smart keys and wireless charging (50W)
9-speaker audio system with Android Auto/Apple CarPlay support
Rear-seat foldability (60:40)
Ample USB connectivity and a 12V power outlet in the luggage area
Performance and Drivetrain
The Haval H6 PHEV is powered by a 1.5T plug-in hybrid engine paired with a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). The all-wheel-drive system delivers a combined output of 360 horsepower and 760 Nm of torque. In terms of fuel efficiency, the SUV records a combined fuel consumption of just 1L per 100 km under NEDC testing standards, with a low-charge figure of 3L per 100 km.
The electric-only driving range is estimated at 100 km, while the total driving range reaches up to 1,043 km. The lithium iron phosphate battery offers a combined capacity of 67 kWh, and it supports DC fast charging from 30% to 80% in under 28 minutes. Full AC charging takes around three hours. The vehicle also supports scheduled charging and V2L (vehicle-to-load) functionality.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The H6 PHEV is fitted with an advanced suite of safety technologies, including:
Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain)
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), and Door Open Warning (DOW)
540-degree camera view with clear chassis display
Driver drowsiness detection
ISOFIX anchors for child seats
Full-autonomous parking and intelligent reversing
Speed limit alerts and road sign recognition
Connectivity and Tech
For connected driving, the Haval H6 PHEV includes 4G mobile connectivity, voice control integration, and remote access through a mobile app. The vehicle also features a head-up display on the windshield, an independent audio amplifier, and a speed-sensitive volume control system.
The Haval H6 PHEV is now open for bookings via SAZEW outlets across Pakistan, with deliveries expected to commence soon.
Sarah Ferguson shares her major ‘wish for future’ after King Charles decision
Prince Andrew’s former wife Sarah Ferguson has shared her major wish for the future after King Charles invited the Duke of York to Balmoral for summer holidays.
Princess Eugenie and Beatrice mother took to Instagram and shared her stunning photos.
She said, “Today on World Humanitarian Day, I’m filled with gratitude and hope. Over the decades, I’ve travelled across continents – from delivering aid to Afghan and Ukrainian refugees, brought essential supplies to NHS workers through @sarahs_trust_ and championed education for children via Children in Crisis educating over 1.4 million children and building 57 schools.”
Sarah added, “As I stand alongside inspiring young activists through @glblctzn and the @youthimpactcouncil, I’m reminded of one simple truth: that small acts of kindness can spark extraordinary change.”
The duchess also shared her wish, saying: “That we all become bridges between generations.”
“My wish for the future? That we all become bridges between generations, communities and dreams. So together, let’s continue to offer compassion, lift up young voices, and nurture a more hopeful, and inclusive world for all,” Sarah explained.
Sarah’s statement comes after King Charles apparently extended an olive branch to his disgrace brother Prince Andrew by inviting him to Balmoral.
The Daily Mail reported “Andrew arrived at Balmoral on Friday.”
The source on ‘Royal Deeside’ tells the royal expert, “He was on his own, with none of the security he used to have. He is believed to be staying at a lodge on the estate.”
Scientists have developed a new computational model that reveals how the striosomal compartment of the brain’s striatum influences decision-making – which could lead to improved therapies for psychiatric disorders.
Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the University of Texas at El Paso, have developed a new computational framework to better understand how the striatum – a critical region of the brain – is involved in impaired decision-making in psychiatric disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Understanding the striatum’s role
In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers highlighted the therapeutic potential of modulating activity within the striosomal compartment – a neurochemically distinct area of the striatum.
“Though it has been established that the striatum is clearly important for cost-benefit decision-making, the precise role of the striosomal compartment has remained elusive,” says Dr Ki Goosens, Associate Professor of Pharmacological Sciences and Psychiatry, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and co-lead author of the study.
“Our computational model tackles that issue by creating a framework that links levels of striosomal activity to which and how many factors we consider in our decisions to pursue something. For the first time, we’ve developed a model to explain how striosomal circuits are involved in healthy as well as disordered decision-making.”
Striosomes and decision complexity
The striatum controls multiple aspects of cognition, including decision-making, motor control, motivation and reward perception. It is divided into striosomes and the surrounding matrix, though the functional differences between these compartments are often misunderstood.
Using a model that integrates biology, decision-making theory, mathematical modelling and big data analysis, the team discovered that information about potential decision factors flows into the striosomes. These compartments then determine which factors – and how many – are used to make a decision.
High levels of striosomal activity favour ‘simple’ decisions, in which single factors drive action. However, extremely high activity can lead to impulsive decisions that are often made quickly and carelessly.
High levels of striosomal activity favour ‘simple’ decisions, in which single factors drive action. However, extremely high activity can lead to impulsive decisions that are often made quickly and carelessly. Lower levels of activity support ‘complex’ decisions that weigh-up multiple factors, while extremely low levels may result in ‘analysis paralysis,’ where decisions are delayed because the neural circuits cannot decide on an outcome.
“Our model provides an innovative way to interpret impairments in so-called cost-benefit decision-making in psychiatric disorders,” explains Dr Alexander Friedman, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Texas at El Paso and co-lead author of the study.
“For example, we believe that disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse disorder, in which risky behaviours are common, result from high levels of striosomal activity driving consideration of potential rewards but ignoring potential costs. Conversely, disorders like depression, where daily decisions are often difficult, are believed to result from low levels of striosomal activity that result in too many dimensions being considered.”
Toward therapeutic interventions
The computational tool developed by Dr Goosens and his colleagues not only explains impaired decision-making in psychiatric disorders but also highlights the importance of understanding striosomal activity changes across different conditions. The study suggests that therapeutic modulation of striosomal activity could offer a promising new area of exploration for treatment.
Google’s AI-generated results reshape how people search, and Google has said that websites should expect traffic fluctuations and that prior success in organic Search does not guarantee future success in the new ecosystem.
This is a big claim, and it’s been debated whether “Hidden Gems” are getting more visibility in modern Search and I’m doing my best to work through as much data as possible to identify if the claims from Google above have substance.
Google’s Hidden Gems initiative is its effort to highlight genuine, first‑hand content from smaller corners of the web.
It was first revealed in May 2023 and fully integrated into the core algorithm later that year, with official acknowledgment in mid-November 2023.
It targets posts with first-hand knowledge, personal insights, and unique experiences usually found on forums, blogs, social platforms, and niche sites.
Rather than favoring only high-authority domains, it now surfaces these overlooked “gems” because they offer genuine and practical perspectives from creators and brands, not powered by the traditional SEO metrics and big brand budgets.
Hidden Gems has the objective of:
Improving how we (Google) rank results in Search overall, with a greater focus on content with unique expertise and experience.
This brings me to the travel sector and the notion of Hidden Gems.
It has been a long-held belief in the travel sector that Google favors bigger travel brands. When I worked in regional agencies that had travel clients, this was almost a party line when pitching SME and challenger travel websites.
Now search is evolving, and we’re seeing more and more Search features either powered by or directly interfacing with AI, is this now an opportunity for challenger travel brands to gain further visibility within Google’s Search ecosystem?
Methodology
To investigate, we analyzed a dataset of 5,824 URLs surfaced in Google’s AI-generated results for travel-related queries.
As part of the methodology, we also reviewed traditional SEO metrics such as estimated site traffic, domain rating, and total number of domain keywords to validate a qualitative review of whether a site functions as a powerful travel brand or a challenger brand.
Each URL was manually reviewed and tagged based on whether Google identified it as a Hidden Gem. We compared their visibility, domain authority, and how often they appeared in AI results.
Quantity Vs. Frequency
The dataset revealed a nuanced dynamic: While Hidden Gems were more diverse, they were not more dominant.
From the 5,824 cited URLs, we identified 1,371 unique domains. We classified 590 of these as Hidden Gem domains compared to 781 established domains.
However, those 781 established domains appeared 4,576 times in total, a much higher return rate than the 1,248 total appearances of the Hidden Gems.
This suggests that while AI mode is surfacing a wide variety of lesser-known sources, it still leans heavily on established brands for repeated visibility.
As you would expect, domains we identified as not being “Hidden Gems” had a greater weighting of higher DR than not.
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By contrast, the domains we identified as being Hidden Gems were not weighted in the opposite direction, but instead much more evenly spread out.
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In other words, Google is sampling widely from the long tail but serving frequently from the head of the distribution.
Authority Still Has A Role
While traditional SEO has long placed emphasis on authority metrics like Domain Rating (DR) or Domain Authority (DA), our analysis shows that their influence may be diminishing in the context of AI-led search.
This shift aligns with broader trends we’ve observed in Google’s evolving ranking systems.
Instead of relying heavily on link-based authority, AI Overviews and similar experiences appear to prioritize content that demonstrates depth, originality, and strong alignment with user intent.
Authority hasn’t disappeared, but it’s been repositioned. Rather than acting as a gatekeeper for visibility, it’s now one of many factors, often taking a back seat to how well a piece of content anticipates and satisfies the user’s informational needs in the moment.
What This Means For Travel Brands
Hidden Gems are showing up in Google’s AI results, but they’re not displacing the giants. They’re appearing alongside them, offering more variety but less dominance.
For challenger brands, this represents both an opportunity and a challenge.
First-Hand Content Gains Ground
The opportunity is clear: Content that is specific, genuine, and useful is getting noticed, even from smaller or lesser-known sites.
AI-powered results seem to be more willing to include pages that deliver practical insights, first-hand experience, and niche relevance, even if they lack the traditional signals of authority.
This creates new openings for brands that previously struggled to compete on backlinks or brand strength alone.
Repetition And Recall Still Matter
But the challenge is equally clear in that visibility is not evenly distributed.
While Google may sample from a broader range of sources, the repetition and prominence still favor the dominant travel brands.
These brands appear more frequently, benefit from greater brand recall, and are more likely to be clicked simply because they’re familiar.
So for newer or challenger brands, the question becomes: How do you turn presence into preference?
Where Should I Be Focusing?
Consistency Of Presence
It starts with consistency. One or two appearances in AI Overviews won’t move the needle.
Travel brands need to think about sustained visibility, showing up across a range of topics, formats, and moments in the user journey.
That means building out content that doesn’t just answer common queries but anticipates nuanced needs, inspires curiosity, and offers unique, first-hand insight.
Clarity Of Voice
Next comes clarity of voice. AI systems are increasingly sensitive to content that signals credibility, experience, and originality.
Brands that find and articulate a clear editorial voice, whether that’s luxury travel with a local twist, slow travel for sustainability, or adventure itineraries from people who’ve actually been there, are more likely to stand out.
Intent Understanding
Finally, there’s an intent understanding. Challenger brands must shift from thinking in keywords to thinking in moments.
What’s the user trying to imagine, plan, solve, or feel at this point in their journey? How can your content speak directly to that?
A New Definition Of Authority
The travel giants still have scale on their side, but challenger brands now have a better chance to earn visibility through authenticity and depth. That’s a different kind of authority, one rooted in relevance and resonance.
For travel SEOs willing to rethink what authority means, and for brands ready to invest in meaningful, user-first content, AI-powered search is no longer just a threat. It’s an invitation.
Not to play the same game the giants are playing, but to play a different one, and win in different ways.
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K-pop star Mingyu is teaming back up with Calvin Klein for a new denim campaign.
The 28-year-old, a member of supergroup Seventeen, stars in the brand’s Fall 2025 denim campaign, which launched Tuesday morning. He teamed up with the brand for their Fall 2024 denim campaign as well.
Mingyu sports a variety of looks throughout the campaign’s images and video, including new denim which features the CK’s emblem print in a reinterpretation of Calvin Klein’s signature monogram, according to a release, that brings a “clean” and “graphic” edge to jeans and trucker jackets. He also sports the brand’s iconic 90s straight jean in vintage and dark washes, along with the slim jean, the carpenter jean and the 90s taper jean.
Mingyu for Calvin Klein’s latest denim campaign.
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This is the K-pop star’s second Calvin Klein campaign this year. “I think that Calvin Klein is a brand that everybody, regardless of age, loves and enjoys,” he previously told The Hollywood Reporter about shooting his first campaign with the brand last year. “I know what a strong presence the brand has in front of the general public, so I was really nervous about whether I could be the best fit for the brand, and whether I could embody the identity of the brand properly.”
In an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Mingyu shooting the campaign, the rapper looks effortlessly cool posing for the camera in a variety of denim looks. He previously told THR that the Calvin Klein staff on his first shoot were “very kind and encouraging.”
Mingyu and his group Seventeen celebrated their 10th anniversary in May, dropping a new album, Happy Burstday. The group spoke with THR about the anniversary and album in a cover story tied to its release, where they looked on about their path to the top of global pop and ahead to their future as a group, with military enlistment on the horizon for most members. The group also recently announced their latest world tour, which is heading to the U.S. in October.
The campaign, which officially launched Tuesday, will continue rolling out on Calvin Klein’s social channels throughout the week. See more photos from the campaign below.
The online fashion retailer Shein is understood to be considering moving its base back to China from Singapore to pave the way for a Hong Kong listing.
The business, which was founded in China and moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2022, had been considering a £50bn float in London after failing to win approval from regulators in the US for a New York flotation.
However, Chinese authorities have not given the nod to a UK listing and the fast-fashion group has faced questions about conditions in its supply chain from campaigners, influential British MPs and investors.
The company is subject to oversight by Chinese regulators despite being officially based in Singapore because the China Securities Regulatory Commission requires all companies with substantial links to the country to clear a review before listing shares anywhere in the world. Shein still makes most of its clothing in China.
It has consulted lawyers about setting up a parent company in mainland China, according to a Bloomberg report, indicating that the company is now most likely to list in Hong Kong.
The latest effort to secure a listing comes as prospects for growth at the company have been dampened by new restrictions on the import of low-value goods to the US. The restrictions are poised to be tightened again next week after Shein and Temu, another online marketplace founded in China, were seen to have benefited from them at the cost of local retailers.
In May the US revoked its de minimis exception for Chinese-made goods, under which parcels with a value of less than $800 (£600) shipped to individuals were exempt from import tax. The US recently announced plans to scrap the tax break for items from all countries next week.
The EU said in February it would phase out its exemption on customs duties for low-value parcels and the UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has also said she is reviewing the country’s version of the rule.
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However, recent figures for the British market indicate rapid growth last year. Shein’s UK arm increased sales by about a third to more than £2bn, overtaking its British rival Boohoo and closing in on Asos, according to accounts filed at Companies House last week. Shein said profits rose 56% to £38.2m last year, on which it paid £9.6m corporation tax.
Alternative British rock band Wunderhorse are set to perform at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, in Dublin on August 19th and 20th as part of their 2025/2026 global tour.
The band were formed in 2020 by mid-2010s punk band Dead Pretties frontman Jacob Slater. They have quickly amassed a worldwide following for their brand of melodic introspection, which is much inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Neil Young.
You might recognise frontman Jacob Slater from his performance as the drummer in the Sex Pistols in the Disney TV Series directed by Danny Boyle, Pistol.
If you’re attending either of the band’s concerts, here’s everything you need to know.
When do they play?
The band will play at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, Dublin, on Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th August as part of the Wider than Pictures concert series.
What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 6pm, with the first support act scheduled for 7pm and the second at 7.50pm, before Wunderhorse take the stage at 9pm. The bars will close at 10pm and the gig will end by 10.30pm.
Who are the support acts?
Wunderhorse will be supported by two bands: Shame, a London-based post-punk band; and Cardinals, a five-piece indie group from Cork.
How do I get there – and home again?
The concert organisers have recommended using public transport where possible, and suggested the Luas as the quickest and easiest way to get there.
By Luas: The closest Luas stop is Museum, which is on the Red Line.
By train: Heuston Station is just a short stroll from the venue.
By bus: Dublin Bus has several routes that stop near the venue, including: 124, 39, 39A, 60, 782 and C2.
What will they play?
At a gig at the Green Man Festival in Wales on August 15th the band played this set list. You can expect this week’s gigs to look something like this:
Midas
Butterflies
Emily
Girl Behind the Glass
Romeo is Bleeding (Tom Waits cover)
Cathedrals
Girl
Arizona
Teal
Superman
July
Are there any tickets left?
At the time of writing, there are still some tickets available on ticketmaster.ie. If these sell out, keep an eye out for resale tickets.
What’s the story with security?
Entry into the concert is through Liffey Street West. The event is over-18s. Fans have been advised to have their ID available and their ticket ready before entering the grounds.
Bags must be A4 size or smaller, and all fans will be subject to searches. The concert promoters have asked concertgoers to respect the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, as a national landmark, and be patient when entering and exiting the grounds.
For the safety of everyone at the concert, the following items are prohibited: fireworks, Chinese lanterns, flares, high-power torches, laser pens, alcohol or drugs, animals (except guide dogs), anything which could be considered an offensive weapon, umbrellas, high-visibility clothing and bicycles.
Can I take photographs at the concert?
Professional photography equipment is not allowed, and this applies to drones, selfie sticks and cameras with detachable lenses. Anyone using professional cameras close to the stage may be intercepted by security, and organisers have recommended fans to use their best judgment.
What’s the weather forecast?
On Tuesday it will be largely dry and cloudy. Lowest temperatures of 14 or 15 degrees in light to moderate east to northeast winds.
After a cloudy start on Wednesday it’ll become dry and bright with sunny spells developing through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees in light to moderate east to northeast winds, Met Éireann said.
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