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Pakistan Govt Disburses 1.9 Million Digital Payments Under Ramadan Relief Package 2025
Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has taken a significant step toward digital governance and financial inclusion by successfully executing 1.9 million digital payments under the…
Pakistan Govt Rolls Out Rs. 20 Billion Digital Payments Initiative to Boost Financial Inclusion
Islamabad: In a groundbreaking step toward a digitized and inclusive economy, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja, officially launched Pakistan’s first-ever digital…
Intel and TSMC Reportedly Reach Preliminary Agreement to Form Joint Venture Operating U.S. Chip Fabs
Intel Corporation and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement to establish a joint venture aimed at operating Intel’s semiconductor fabrication…
Apple iPhone Prices Could Rise by 43% as Trump Imposes 54% Tariff on Chinese Imports
In a significant move with wide-reaching implications for consumers, iPhone prices are expected to rise substantially following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of broad tariffs…
Bank Alfalah Bangladesh Acquisition Falls Through as HNB Withdraws Interest
Bank Alfalah Limited (PSX: BAFL) confirmed on Friday that the proposed Bank Alfalah Bangladesh acquisition by Sri Lanka’s Hatton National Bank (HNB) will no longer…
Karachi Police Officer Arrested Over Facebook Post Targeting President Zardari
KARACHI: In a serious crackdown on online defamation, Karachi police have arrested one of their own officers, Station Investigation Officer (SIO) Abrar Shah, for allegedly…
Pakistan Secures Spot as First Foreign Country in China’s Astronaut Training Program
In a historic collaboration, Pakistan has become the first foreign nation to participate in China’s space station astronaut training program, a significant leap for the…
Customs Official Fired for Alleged Mobile Phone Smuggling
A Customs official from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) has been dismissed following an investigation that revealed his involvement in the smuggling of mobile phones. An FIR has…
Pakistani Startup Funding in Q1 2025 Hits Just $196,000 Amid Investor Caution
In the first quarter of 2025, Pakistani startup funding saw a steep decline, marking one of the lowest investment periods in recent memory. According to…
PSX Hits All-Time High After Power Tariff Relief
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit an all-time high on Friday, following the government’s major announcement of reduced electricity tariffs for both domestic and industrial…
Seven FIRs Filed for Violating Pedestrian Rules on Motorway
Motorway Police (MP) have filed seven first information reports (FIRs) against individuals found violating pedestrian safety rules by crossing the motorway on foot, reported a…
Germany Updates Visa Appointment System in Karachi
KARACHI: In a significant change to its visa processing approach, the German Consulate General in Karachi has introduced a new appointment system for Schengen and…
Samsung Galaxy A55 One UI 7 Beta Update Now Live in South Korea
Samsung has officially kicked off the Galaxy A55 One UI 7 beta update, bringing Android 15 to select users ahead of the stable release. The…