Massive Trade Imbalance: Pakistan Bleeds $11.7B to Middle East in FY25

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

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economic relationship with the Middle East is increasingly marked by an imbalance in trade, as the deficit ballooned to $11.731 billion during the…

India Triggers Brief Delay in Pakistan’s $800M ADB Financing Plan

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

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has postponed the approval of an $800 million financing package for Pakistan following a formal request from India. Originally slated…

Punjab rolls out free vehicle Emission tests in Lahore

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

The Punjab Government has introduced a robust Emission Test System (ETS) in Lahore as part of a broader strategy to curb air pollution, particularly smog,…

China to Extend $3.7 Billion Financial Assistance to Pakistan Next Month

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

ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at supporting Pakistan’s economic stability, China is expected to re-lend approximately $3.7 billion in June. The assistance, comprising both refinancing…

DeepSeek updates R1 AI model and releases it on Hugging Face

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

Beijing-based AI startup DeepSeek has rolled out an updated version of its high-profile R1 reasoning model, making it available for public access via the developer…

Nvidia Posts 69% Revenue Growth Despite $4.5B China Hit

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

Nvidia has once again defied expectations, posting an impressive 69% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 of its fiscal year 2026, even as tightened U.S. export…

Bhowana Declared Cleanest Tehsil in Punjab Out of 132

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

JARANWALA: Tehsil Bhowana in District Chiniot has earned the title of the cleanest tehsil in the province. The distinction comes after a comprehensive evaluation by…

Nvidia Faces Billions in Losses Over H20 Chip Export Restrictions

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

Nvidia is taking a massive financial hit as new U.S. export rules disrupt its business in China, one of the world’s largest AI markets. In…

Pakistan’s Auto Industry Slammed for Risky Safety Oversight

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

Despite soaring vehicle prices, Pakistani car manufacturers are falling significantly short on safety. In a recent session, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industry and…

Vegas 2025 Surprise! Pakistan’s Crypto Minister Drops Bombshell Bitcoin Announcement

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

Las Vegas: At Bitcoin Vegas 2025, Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s Minister for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, announced the country’s…

Apple Unveils New Gaming App and Acquires RAC7 Studio

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

Apple is making a notable move in the gaming space with the upcoming launch of a dedicated gaming app and the acquisition of RAC7 Games,…

NEPRA Approves Sindh Solar Projects, Free Panels for Families

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

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved two solar energy projects in Sindh with a combined capacity of 270 megawatts. The decision is…

Petroleum Exports Jump 118% as Crude Imports Fuel Refinery Surge

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

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy landscape has witnessed a sharp increase in petroleum exports, driven by an uptick in crude oil imports and heightened refinery activity, according…

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