In a significant move for Pakistan’s renewable energy sector, the Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi has issued a new ruling revising the customs values of imported solar panels. According to Valuation Ruling No. 2012/2025, the latest import value for solar panels has been set at between US $0.08 and $0.09 per Watt, aligning…
In a spectacular showcase at a recent Karate Combat event, Shahzaib Rind KC Champion triumphed over Brazil’s Luis Rocha, securing the Lightweight World Championship title and extending his unblemished professional record to 8–0. Originally Pakistan’s top Wushu fighter, Rind transitioned smoothly into full-contact striking, displaying incredible versatility, power, and dominance throughout. A Ruthless, Unstoppable Force…
Google has officially announced that it will hold its next hardware event on August 20, 2025, to unveil the highly anticipated Pixel 10 series. This launch event marks a significant milestone as Google introduces multiple variants of the Pixel 10, alongside other key hardware updates. Pixel 10 Lineup According to the official announcement, the Pixel…
The Government of Pakistan has officially announced its decision to shut down all Utility Stores Corporation (USC) outlets by July 31, 2025, marking a major policy shift in its approach to state-owned enterprises. This decision follows a high-level meeting chaired by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held on July 16, 2025, to review the financial…
In another blow to consumers, the Government of Pakistan has once again raised fuel prices, pushing the cost of petrol above Rs. 270 per litre. According to an official notification from the Ministry of Finance issued on July 15, 2025, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs. 5.36, bringing the new rate to…
The Government of Pakistan is preparing to overhaul its solar energy policy by replacing the current net-metering system with gross metering. This move will impact new solar power adopters, who will no longer be able to offset their electricity bills with the energy they produce. Instead, under the gross metering model, all solar-generated electricity will…
United Bank Limited (UBL), one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions, has launched the Include Internship Program to provide meaningful, real-world experience to young individuals interested in the banking sector. Designed for students and recent graduates, the program offers a unique chance to work across different UBL departments and gain hands-on exposure to professional environments in…
The under-construction Mohmand Dam power production project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is set to start electricity generation by 2027, a major step toward boosting Pakistan’s clean energy capacity. Located on the Swat River, the project is one of the country’s most significant hydropower initiatives, aimed at producing 800 megawatts (MW) of affordable and sustainable electricity. A…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a major leap, finally delivering the slim, powerful foldable experience users have long awaited. The Verge praises its “vastly thinner and lighter” 8.9mm folded chassis, noting that holding it felt like encountering a “different phone” compared to the bulky Fold 6. Key Improvements Read Also: 27 YouTube Channels Banned…
On July 8, 2025, an Islamabad judicial magistrate, Abbas Shah, granted a request from the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing (via the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency, NCCIA) under Section 37 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), 2016, resulting in YouTube channels banned in Pakistan—specifically, 27 channels accused of disseminating “misleading”…
