Islamabad, JULY25: An investigation into the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) purported inability to collect billions of rupees in unpaid debt from telecom firms has been launched by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The NAB’s Karachi division initiated the investigation and is looking for documentation of the telecom firms’ payments as well as specifics regarding the overdue money. The PTA’s Director General of Licensing has received a call-up notice from NAB asking him to appear before the inquiry committee with all pertinent records and documentation. The notification requests information about the outstanding balances, payment histories, communications with telecom providers, and case-related…
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Islamabad, JULY25: Apple is reportedly working on a foldable phone in the shape of a clamshell, while Huawei is pushing the envelope with a tri-fold device. The market for foldable phones would benefit greatly from this, since other firms have already entered the fray, including Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola, and numerous more. Multiple Mate series phones from Huawei has foldable displays. The source claims that Huawei is preparing to release a smartphone that splits into three halves before the end of this year, in spite of US restrictions. The business is getting ready for mass production now that a prototype…
Islamabad, JULY25: According to the most recent study, the nation’s company owners are growing increasingly gloomy about their future due to ongoing political unrest and the new tax-heavy budget, branding Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration as a “worse” manager of the economy. In order to create its Gallup Business Confidence Index report, Gallup Pakistan polled 454 small, medium, and large business owners from more than 30 districts in the second quarter of 2024. The results were negative for all three strands. According to the poll, the country’s direction, future business scenario, and existing business situation all saw a four to…
Islamabad, JULY25: Under the Chief Minister’s electric bike project, there have been notable gains in the efforts to improve women’s travel freedom. A plan for charging station establishment is included in this program, and the Bank of Punjab will be responsible for setting them up. Rafia Haider, DC Lahore, went over the layout and plan, giving Liberty Parking Plaza and other public spaces priority for these installations. The original plan to install a charging station at Liberty Chowk was, however, rejected by DC Haider because to concerns about increased traffic and the lack of public benefit from a roadside placement.…
Islamabad, JULY25: The expected capacity payments to independent power producers (IPPs) for the current fiscal year 2024–25 (FY25) has been finalized by the federal government. According to official projections, several power plants would get capacity payments totaling Rs. 2,091 billion for the fiscal year 2024–2025, A total of Rs. 465 billion in capacity payments would be given to nuclear units. Capacity payments to hydropower projects would total Rs. 446 billion, while payments to imported coal power plants will total Rs. 395 billion. Similarly, capacity payments of Rs. 256 billion would be given to Thar Coal projects. It is expected that…
Islamabad, JULY25: The price of gold decreased by the same amount on Thursday following a gain of Rs. 2,300 per tola on Wednesday. The price of 24 carats of gold decreased by Rs. 2,300 per tola to Rs. 255,500, while the price of 10 kilos decreased by Rs. 1,972 to Rs. 214,763, according to statistics released by the Karachi Sarafa Association. By 07:25 GMT, spot gold was down 1% on the foreign market to $2,372.74 per ounce, while US gold futures were down 2.1 percent to $2,366.00. It is important to note that the price of the precious metal reached an…
Islamabad, JULY25: According to reports, Apple will discontinue the iPhone Plus model next year and replace it with the very thin iPhone 17 Slim. Like Apple’s most recent iPad Pro, this next phone is anticipated to be the smallest iPhone ever. Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known Apple analyst, asserts that the current iPhone Plus only makes up 5–10% of total iPhone sales. That’s probably why Apple is cutting it: poor performance. The 6.6-inch screen of Apple’s next iPhone 17 Slim will have a resolution of 1260 x 2740 pixels. The A19 processor, which powers the iPhone 17 Pro variants, is a…
Islamabad, JULY25: In an effort to improve convenience for locals, the Sindh Transport Department has launched a new route for the electric bus service in Karachi. “EV-4,” the recently constructed 55-kilometer highway, connects Superhighway with Numaish Chowrangi. Raja Abdul Razzaq and Sajid Jokhio, PPP MPAs, presided at the route’s opening. The communities of Ayesha Manzil, Lalukhait, and Teen Hatti would benefit from the EV-4 route, which passes through important locations including Dumba Goth, Gulshan-e-Maymar, Sohrab Goth, and Al-Asif Square, according to Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon. Memon emphasized that the goal of this program is to boost regional economies, lower…
Islamabad, JULY25: Finally, Apple has released a web version of the Maps application. You may now use a desktop or mobile web browser to view Apple Maps directly thanks to a public beta that was made available on Wednesday. Similar to the iOS app, this web version provides walking and driving instructions. Additionally, you may peruse company listings that include reviews and ratings. In the upcoming months, further features, such as the immersive “Look Around” feature, will be implemented. The online version may be accessed at beta.maps.apple.com. Using a web browser, you can use company information, navigate cities, and receive instructions.…
These days, it seems like everyone has an AI influencer. Why not include Pakistan as well? Shabnam Xai, the first AI influencer in Pakistan with more than 8,000 Instagram followers, offers the solution. Shabnam describes herself on her Instagram account as an MBA candidate at LUMS and a digital designer. Her work emphasizes in cuisine, fitness, travel, and other topics. She is originally from Islamabad. Since July 16, she has begun posting on her account. Shabnam may be seen in the pictures at a variety of northern Pakistani locales, such as Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Skardu. She has also been…
