Trump Directs Apple to Halt iPhone Production in India

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

President Donald Trump publicly urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to halt the company’s expansion of iPhone manufacturing in India, insisting Apple should instead “up” its…

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…

Govt cuts Rs. 120B Import tax, keeps Auto sector untouched

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a Rs. 120 billion reduction in import taxes for the FY26 budget, as part of efforts to revise the…

CDA Approves Phase-II of Margalla Enclave and Key Urban Projects

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: After the successful launch of Margalla Enclave Phase-I in partnership with the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has now moved…

Hackers Allege Steam Data Breach, Data Sold on Dark Web: Here’s how you can be protected

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A dark‑web post claimed that credentials and one‑time SMS codes for over 89 million Steam accounts were being sold for $5,000, prompting concern among gamers. Cybersecurity…

Barron’s Hails Pakistan’s ‘Macroeconomic Miracle’

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

Pakistan’s economy was once close to failing, but it has made a strong comeback that has surprised experts around the world. Over the past two…

Fly Jinnah sued Rs.12m for not serving Veg food on flight

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

LAHORE: A passenger has filed a Fly Jinnah vegetarian food complaint in a consumer court after the airline allegedly refused to accommodate his dietary needs…

Japan to provide Smart Water Meters for Faisalabad

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

The Government of Japan and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a grant aid agreement worth 510 million yen to provide smart water…

Pakistan just received $1.02B IMF Tranche to boost reserves

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has confirmed the receipt of SDR 760 million (approximately $1.023 billion) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This…

Islamabad Ride sharing services ( InDrive, Yango) to be Taxed

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reportedly preparing to introduce a 4% sales tax on ride-hailing services operating within Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) as part of…

Islamabad to get a super luxury Seven-Star Hotel, reveals FGEHA

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has embraced a new approach to boost urban development by greenlighting a series of high-profile projects through public-private…

Islamabad Outshines Rome & Athens in Smart City List; Dubai Ranked 4th

By Abdul Wasay ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a surprising twist in the latest IMD Smart City Index 2025, Islamabad has quietly climbed the ranks to land at 116th place globally, surpassing…

Islamabad to get a new food street confirms CDA

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled ambitious plans to revitalize the historic Melody Food Street and develop a modern food street in the Blue…

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