Tesla’s Robotaxi hits the road in Austin

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 5 min read

Tesla has officially entered the robotaxi race, launching its autonomous ride-hailing service on June 22 in Austin, Texas. While the move marks a pivotal step…

Only 3% of Pakistan Retailers Accept Digital Payments: SBP

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Despite advances in digital payment infrastructure, Pakistan’s retail sector shows low adoption of point-of-sale (POS) systems, underscoring a continued dependence on cash transactions. According to…

Audit Report Uncovers Rs1 Trillion Irregularities in Punjab

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan has revealed extensive financial irregularities exceeding Rs. 1 trillion in Punjab government expenditure accounts for the fiscal year 2023-2024,…

Pakistanis spend over Rs317 Billion on online apps in FY 2024–25

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The digital spending habits of Pakistanis have reached new heights, with more than Rs317 billion spent on various online platforms during the fiscal year 2024–25.…

KP Cabinet Approves Rs3.2 Billion Expansion for Peshawar BRT

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet has approved several key proposals, including the purchase of new buses for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar,…

Karachi to Welcome 100 EV Charging Stations

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: The Sindh government has unveiled plans to install 100 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Karachi. The move is part of a larger commitment…

KP suffers daily loss of Rs583 million due to power theft

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) continues to bear the brunt of systemic power sector issues, as electricity theft and technical shortfalls cost the province over Rs193 billion…

Fact Check: Pakistan’s Airspace Used in US Strike on Iran?

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a major geopolitical development, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers used Indian airspace to launch precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Iran, avoiding Pakistani…

Senate Blocks 18% Tax on Solar Panels in Budget Review

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Senate of Pakistan has officially rejected the proposed 18% tax on solar panels, along with new taxes on homeopathic products, stationery, and increased tariffs…

SBP Calls for Long-Term Investment Incentives

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan’s rupee comes under renewed pressure, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed tying tax benefits to longer-term foreign investments in government…

Tesla’s Robotaxi launches with Human Monitors, not fully driverless

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Tesla is set to launch its highly anticipated robotaxi service on June 22, but the rollout won’t be as autonomous as once promised. Contrary to…

Snapchat Acquires ‘Saturn’ to Deepen Its Bond with Gen Z

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Snap Inc. has acquired the social calendar app Saturn, a platform designed specifically for high school and college students in the U.S. Unlike typical calendar…

Punjab Rolls Out Driving Simulators Across Six Major Cities

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab Traffic Police is adopting advanced technology to enhance driver education and public safety. Under the leadership of Additional IG Traffic Mirza Farhan Baig,…

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