Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir, accompanied by a high-level Pakistani delegation, have arrived in Switzerland to participate in significant talks involving the United States and Iran. The discussions, scheduled to take place at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock, aim to advance the implementation of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), according…
The government of Pakistan is planning to remove the current five-year age restriction on commercial imports of used cars under the upcoming National Tariff Policy 2026-27. This important change was revealed during a briefing to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance by officials from the Ministry of Commerce. The proposed policy adjustment will allow…
iQOO is expanding its Z11 series with a new phone model called the Z11i. The company has started teasing the device in China, showcasing three new color options: Green Peak, Desert Gold, and Ink Shadow. Official images reveal the phone’s design and stylistic elements, but technical specifications have yet to be officially confirmed by iQOO….
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the withdrawal of multiple austerity measures that were introduced on March 9 in response to rising global fuel prices exacerbated by the Iran-US conflict. This decision includes the scrapping of the Friday holiday previously granted to reduce fuel consumption. The government, through an official notification from the Cabinet…
Solar power has become the cheapest source of energy in history, yet multiple US states are retreating from their clean energy commitments amid political and economic headwinds. This trend is undermining progress made earlier this decade when many states embraced ambitious emissions reduction targets and renewable deployment. New York recently became the first state to…
Respond.io, an AI-driven customer conversation management platform co-founded by Pakistani entrepreneur Hassan Ahmed, has successfully raised $62.5 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Camber Partners and included participation from Endeavor Catalyst alongside existing investors. The investment will support Respond.io’s global expansion efforts, particularly targeting mid-market business sectors. The company’s…
The Lahore Traffic Police has expanded its commercial driving license services for rickshaw drivers by establishing three new licensing centers across the city. This move aims to improve accessibility and reduce congestion at the existing facility. According to Chief Traffic Officer Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi, applicants can now obtain commercial driving licenses at four locations:…
As fuel prices continue to rise in Pakistan, consumers are increasingly prioritizing vehicles that balance performance with fuel economy. The Toyota Yaris 1.5 sedan has emerged as a popular choice, offering impressive fuel efficiency alongside Toyota’s hallmark reliability. The Yaris 1.5 is equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), engineered to optimize fuel consumption by…
ISLAMABAD: Following the recent implementation of the Iran-US peace accord, political leaders in Pakistan have called for a significant reduction in petrol prices to provide economic relief to citizens. Senator Ali Zafar of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) urged the government to cut petrol prices by Rs. 100 per litre, emphasizing that the levy on petrol…
As the artificial intelligence (AI) industry rapidly expands, the critical bottleneck is shifting from a shortage of essential metals to the availability of electricity. While much attention has been given to the acquisition of metals like lithium and cobalt needed for AI hardware, the demand for reliable and abundant electrical power to run data centers…