Islamabad, Mar 22, 2025: Apple’s highly anticipated foldable iPhone has been a topic of discussion for years. While the tech giant has yet to confirm any details, fresh leaks indicate that significant progress is being made. The latest reports suggest that Apple is focusing on an ultra-slim design, premium build quality, and enhanced durability—potentially setting a new standard in the foldable smartphone market. Apple’s Thinnest Foldable iPhone in Development According to reports from Korean sources, Apple is working on making its foldable device thinner than any existing competitor. The company is optimizing its display driver technology to achieve a sleek…
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Islamabad, Mar 22, 2025: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), Ali Pervaiz Malik, on Friday briefed foreign ambassadors on the upcoming Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 (PMIF25) and invited delegates from their respective countries to explore Pakistan’s vast mineral resources and investment opportunities. He encouraged foreign countries to participate in this transformative dialogue shaping the future of Pakistan’s minerals sector. Scheduled to take place on April 8-9, 2025, at the Jinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, the forum will bring together global ministers, leading corporations, investors, policymakers, and industry experts to explore Pakistan’s mineral potential. Addressing an event held at Oil…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: BankIslami has introduced Aik, the country’s first-ever fully digital Islamic banking service, bringing a new era of seamless and Shariah-compliant financial solutions. This launch marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s banking sector, offering a modern approach to ethical banking. With Aik, customers can access a range of financial services without the need to visit a physical branch. From secure transactions to account management, everything is designed to provide convenience while strictly adhering to Islamic banking principles.
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed officials to introduce a Karachi Citizen Issue Reporting Portal to address civic concerns while tightening regulations on road cutting approvals. This initiative aims to enhance infrastructure, public services, and city management, especially ahead of Eid. During a high-level meeting at the CM House, attended by Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and senior officials, key urban challenges were discussed, including road maintenance, drainage, illegal encroachments, sanitation, and traffic control. Stricter Regulations on Road Cutting CM Shah raised concerns over frequent road excavation in three districts,…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: Tesla has announced a major recall affecting nearly all Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a potential safety hazard. The company revealed that an exterior panel on the vehicle might detach while driving, increasing the risk of accidents. This recall, which applies to over 46,000 units manufactured between November 2023 and February 27, 2024, marks the eighth such action for the model since the start of the year. Although Tesla does not provide specific delivery numbers for the Cybertruck, industry analysts believe that the affected vehicles account for most of the units currently on the road.…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has resumed hearings after an eight-month hiatus and, in its first session, dismissed the appeal filed by the Dairy Farmer Association Karachi (DFAK) as withdrawn. During the proceedings, the Tribunal was informed that the appeal was not maintainable, since no adverse order had been passed against the appellant. Counsel for the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) clarified that DFAK was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, and the penalty in question had been imposed on the association’s representative, not the association itself. CAT accepted the CCP’s legal…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: The Shawwal crescent is anticipated to be visible on the evening of March 30, 2025, marking the beginning of Eid-ul-Fitr in Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), astronomical calculations indicate that the new moon will be born at 3:58 PM PST on March 29, making its sighting highly probable the next evening. Experts from the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) have also suggested that Eid-ul-Fitr will most likely fall on March 31, 2025. However, weather conditions might affect visibility in some areas, with forecasts predicting partly cloudy skies in certain regions.…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: In a major breakthrough for Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, the Pakistan Space Activities Regulatory Authority (PSARA) has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Starlink, signaling that the company has successfully met all regulatory criteria. Sources confirm that this approval follows clearance from the Ministry of Interior, allowing Starlink to move forward with its operations in Pakistan. Industry insiders reveal that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to issue operational licenses to Starlink within the next two weeks. The company has already submitted its formal application and provided comprehensive technical and business plans for review. Additionally,…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to allocate land to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the establishment of two universities in Sector I-17. Previously, in 2007, HEC was allotted 250 acres in the Kuri area, but due to unresolved land ownership disputes, possession was never transferred. Recently, the CDA, in collaboration with the Defense Housing Authority (DHA), launched the Margalla Enclave Housing Project in Sector I-17. As part of this initiative, the CDA Board resolved to relocate all government educational institutions originally allotted land in Kuri to Sector I-17 instead. A CDA representative confirmed,…
Islamabad, Mar 21, 2025: The Karachi Traffic Police have issued a detailed traffic management plan for the central Youm-e-Ali (A.S) procession, scheduled for Friday, March 22, in observance of the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (A.S). Traffic Arrangements for the Procession The primary gathering will take place at Nishtar Park on the 21st of Ramadan. Following this, the central procession is set to begin at 1 PM. To facilitate the smooth progression of the event, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed from Guru Mandir to Tower, with traffic diversions in place. Dedicated traffic personnel will be stationed…
