Telenor Pakistan Signs Pakistan’s First Tripartite MoU for Smart Metering at BTS Sites in AJ&K.
In a groundbreaking step towards digitalization, Telenor Pakistan has signed Pakistan’s first-ever tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement smart metering at its Base Transceiver Station (BTS) sites across Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K). The initiative aims to empower societies by leveraging smart
Habib University hosts ninth Yohsin Lecture Featuring Dr Thomas Hansen
Karachi: Habib University proudly hosted its ninth annual Yohsin Lecture featuring distinguished author and professor from Stanford University, Dr Thomas Hansen. His talk was titled, “The Angry Tide: Reflections on Fascism, Resentment and Authoritarian Dreams.” Dr Hansen, a renowned scholar in South Asian
Govt sets minimum retail price for tea at Rs1,200 per kilogram
Source says setting of new minimum price could potentially add financial pressure on consumers. The government has set a new minimum retail price of Rs1,200 per kilogram for tea, a significant hike aimed at regulating the domestic tea market amid rising inflation. The
Honri VE: Pakistan’s First Locally Assembled Hatchback EV Now Delivering Nationwide
Eco-Green Motors Limited (A Subsidiary of Yousuf Dewan Companies) has begun delivering Pakistan’s first locally assembled electric hatchback, the Honri Ve, nationwide. This entry-level EV, designed for the masses, now provides an affordable and eco-friendly driving solution to consumers across the country. With locally assembled
Toyota Teases New Celica, MR2, Supra and More Coming Soon
Toyota may bring back iconic sports cars like the Celica and MR2, along with new versions of the Supra and GR86. This hint came from Toyota’s anime-style show “Grip,” where a whiteboard shows model names like “Supra Mk6,” “Celica Mk8,” and “MR2 Mk4.”
Punjab Eyes Green Industrial Growth
Minister highlights deal with Chinese firm to manufacture solar panels Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Investment Chaudhry Shafay Hussain has said that Punjab’s focus is on alternative energy and industrial growth on Friday. “An agreement with a Chinese group has been finalised
Apple Reports Record Revenue Following iPhone 16 Launch
Apple has released its fiscal fourth-quarter financial results, showing a 6% revenue increase to $94.9 billion, driven primarily by strong iPhone performance. The July-September period demonstrated growth across most product categories, with only the wearables segment experiencing a modest 3% decline. CEO Tim
Internationally Acclaimed Burger Chain is Finally Coming to Pakistan
Middle Eastern burger chain Salt has announced plans to expand into Pakistan with its Wagyu beef burgers, the company revealed in a social media post on Thursday. In a recent Instagram post with the message “Time to pass the salt, Pakistan!” Salt hinted
Pakistan Ends Visa Fee for Sikh Pilgrims From India
In a gesture of hospitality for Sikh pilgrims, Pakistan’s government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has announced a waiver on visa fees for Sikh visitors. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi shared this news during a Thursday meeting with a delegation of 44 Sikh pilgrims
30 Bottled Water Brands in Pakistan Declared Unsafe for Drinking
In a recent update, the government has declared 30 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological and chemical contaminants, as per findings from the Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR). The government mandates quarterly assessments of bottled and
