Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah conducted an unexpected inspection of the Malir Expressway on Sunday. He has urged officials to complete the first phase of the project by December 30. The expressway, which spans nine kilometers from the Jam Sadiq Bridge to the Shah Faisal Interchange, is expected to enhance traffic flow in…
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Dubai Metro Blue Line: A Transformational Step Forward Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the completion and operational date for the highly anticipated Dubai Metro Blue Line. Slated to begin operations on September 9, 2029, the project is set to mark the 20th anniversary of the Dubai Metro, which began service on the…
Karachi’s water supply will be disrupted for three days starting Monday, as repair work is scheduled on an 84-inch diameter water line on University Road. The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) spokesperson confirmed that the repair work on the key pipeline will take up to 72 hours, Express News reported. The corporation is aiming…
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has approved an increase in gas prices for the current fiscal year, Express News reported. According to an announcement from OGRA, gas prices for Sui Northern Gas Company will rise by 8.71%, while Sui Southern Gas Company will face a price increase of 25.78%.15
The Oil and Gas Regulatory…
Meta Platforms Experience Global Outage: WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Disrupted In a digital age where connectivity is paramount, the recent global outage of Meta’s platforms—WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook—left millions of users worldwide, including in Pakistan, grappling with communication challenges. The disruption, which began at 10:58 PM as reported by ARY News, has caused widespread concern…
Pakistan's Economic Woes Deepen: A Call for Lab our Migration and Skill Development Reform Pakistan stands at the crossroads of an economic crisis, grappling with the dual pressures of a domestic slowdown and tightening international job markets. The IMF's stringent stabilization measures, including subsidy cuts and higher taxes, have further strained economic growth, leading to…
Empowering the Next Generation of Web3 Innovators SuiHub has announced its Global Accelerator Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower pre-token projects with funding and technical support. In collaboration with Brinc, CoinList, and Ghaf Group, the program aims to fuel blockchain innovation by providing up to $200,000 per team and comprehensive guidance to budding…
IMF’s Tax Demand: Pakistan’s Petroleum Prices Set to Surge The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged Pakistan to impose an 18% sales tax on petroleum products, potentially spiking the prices of MS Petrol, High-Speed Diesel (HSD), kerosene oil, and light diesel oil (LDO) by up to Rs. 45 per liter. This demand comes after Pakistan’s…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has unveiled the Chief Minister Laptop and Honhar Scholarship Program, a transformative initiative aimed at rewarding academic excellence and improving education accessibility across Punjab.
Core i7 Laptops for Top Performers The program will distribute 35,000 Core i7, 13th-generation laptops to high-achieving students by February 20, 2025, with…
Interim head coach of Pakistan's national white-ball cricket team, Aqib Javed, has shared his ambitious plans to transform the team's performance, with a special focus on fitness, strategy, and talent development. Speaking at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Javed hinted at the potential return of opener Fakhar Zaman, contingent on his recovery to full fitness. …
Chery, the renowned Chinese automaker, has taken a giant leap forward in battery technology by creating the world’s first gigawatt-hour (GWh)-level solid-state battery production line. Located in Wuhu, Anhui Province, this cutting-edge facility is part of a 100,000-square-meter solid-state battery industrial park—a collaboration between Chery, Anhui Anwa New Energy, and the Wuhu Economic and Technological…
Xiaomi, known for its dominance in the smartphone industry, has disrupted the electric vehicle (EV) market with its stunning debut of the SU7. In just 230 days, the company produced a record-breaking 100,000 EVs, significantly outperforming previous records and redefining the market landscape. Quarterly Performance Reflects Growth Xiaomi’s Q3 2024 report reveals outstanding financial…
In 2023, Google’s AI-powered products and solutions contributed a remarkable Rs. 3.9 trillion in economic benefits to Pakistani businesses and households. This increase — a 222 percent growth from 2020 — was largely due to Google’s role in helping Pakistani businesses digitize operations, improve efficiencies, and tap into international markets, according to the "Economic Impact…
Coca-Cola Icecek AS, a major bottling company, reported a substantial decline in sales across Turkey and Pakistan for the quarter ending September 2024. This drop has been largely attributed to widespread regional boycotts of brands with perceived connections to Israel amid ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, according to Bloomberg. The impact was immediate and substantial on…
Exciting news for food lovers in Pakistan! Salt, an internationally acclaimed burger chain known for its unique flavors and high-quality ingredients, is all set to launch its first outlet in Pakistan. This much-anticipated launch has food enthusiasts buzzing as Salt aims to bring its gourmet burgers and innovative menu to the local market. Here’s what…
White cars have become a staple on the roads in Pakistan, with a clear preference over other colors. While the global trend shows white as a popular color choice, specific social, economic, and environmental factors make white cars especially appealing to Pakistani car buyers. Here’s a closer look at why white cars are so popular…
Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah recently made waves on social media with her confident response to online critics who took issue with her fashion choices during her vacation in the United States. Pakistani actress Alizeh Shah Under Fire For Bold Content, Is She Having Mental Illness? Responds critics that she is not a "public property". Known for her…
A Quick Shift at the Fry Station During his 2024 campaign, Donald Trump worked the fry station at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania. Wearing an apron, he shook fry baskets and handed out meals to supporters at the drive-through. Praising Workers, Dodging Wage Questions Trump praised McDonald's workers, calling the process "beautiful." However, he avoided…
Exciting new research suggests that a special therapy delivering hydrogen sulfide to cells could lead to treatments for obesity and diseases like diabetes. Scientists have found that hydrogen sulfide, a naturally occurring compound, plays a key role in helping the liver manage fat and influences how cells produce energy. This discovery could be a game-changer…
In the tumultuous landscape of Middle Eastern politics, few figures have cast as long and dark a shadow as Saddam Hussein, the former President of Iraq whose reign of terror spanned a quarter of a century. Born on April 28, 1937, in the village of Al-Awja near Tikrit, Saddam's early years were marked by hardship…