Pakistan’s Manufacturing sector struggles as LSM Dips 1.47% (July–March FY25)Y25

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector posted a contraction of 1.47% during the July–March period of the fiscal year 2024–25, compared to the same…

Pakistan Crypto Council, US Envoy talk Blockchain, AI & youth empowerment

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a strategic move to strengthen U.S.-Pakistan collaboration in the digital economy, Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, met with Natalia…

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Another Punjab City to Get Electric Bus and Metro

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

FAISALABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive development plan for Faisalabad. This plan includes launching an electric bus and Metro service to…

Allied Car Finance Program now Offers Flexible Auto Loan Options

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Allied Bank is making vehicle ownership more attainable with its Allied Car Finance program, which offers customers simplified loan processing, attractive mark-up rates, and flexible…

Govt Mulls Import of 5-Year-Old Used Vehicles Under IMF-Driven Reforms

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering the import of 5-year-old used vehicles in Pakistan as part of a broader reform agenda influenced by the International…

Pakistan’s Women Lead Mobile Boom with 8 Million New Users in 2024

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has revealed significant progress in gender mobile usage in Pakistan, highlighting both advancements and lingering barriers…

Pakistan to Take Up Matter of 19 Banned Firms by US

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has raised serious concerns over the recent sanctions imposed by the United States on 19 Pakistani firms, calling the move…

BISE Lahore Reschedules Matric and Intermediate Exams for May-June 2025

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has announced a revised exam schedule for Matric and Intermediate students. The change comes after exams…

Fuel relief Unlikely as Government Considers Another Petrol Price Increase

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: For the third time in two months, the government is weighing a new petrol price hike proposal, potentially denying consumers much-anticipated relief in the…

Jazz Reports 20.3% YoY Revenue Growth in Q1 2025

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: Jazz Pakistan reported a robust 20.3% year-on-year (YoY) growth in total revenues for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), fueled by rapid digital expansion…

How Google DeepMind AlphaEvolve Uses AI to Tackle Real-World Problems

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence with Google DeepMind AlphaEvolve, a new AI tool that generates better algorithms to solve real-world problems, from…

Apple now wants to Read Your Mind using Brain Implant Tech

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Apple is advancing into neurotechnology with the development of mind-controlled devices, collaborating with American startup Syncron, the company behind the innovative Stentrode neuroimplant. This move…

PTA MVNO Policy Lets New Telcos Operate Without Building Physical Networks

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: A new PTA MVNO policy is set to revolutionize Pakistan’s telecom sector by allowing new telcos to launch services without owning a physical network,…

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