Careem ride-hailing in Pakistan will officially come to an end as the Dubai-based ride‑hailing giant ceases its operations effective July 18, 2025, marking the conclusion of a nearly decade-long era of app-based transport services in the country. Reasons in Careem’s Words CEO and co-founder Mudassir Sheikha described the decision as “incredibly difficult,” attributing it to:…
The National Savings Division held the Rs200 prize bond draw no. 102 in Quetta on June 16, 2025, revealing the names of lucky winners. The first prize of Rs750,000 was awarded to bond number 774331. This bi-monthly draw is one of the most awaited events for small and medium-level investors across Pakistan, who consider prize…
In a major development that will directly impact millions across Pakistan, the federal government has announced a massive hike in petrol diesel prices, significantly increasing the rates effective from June 16, 2025. According to the official notification, petrol has been raised to Rs. 258.43 per liter, while high-speed diesel now costs Rs. 262.59 per liter….
Crude prices surged following Israeli attacks on Iran’s key nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, with international oil prices witnessing a sharp spike of nearly 10%, rising above $75 per barrel. This development has reignited fears of a broader regional conflict that could severely disrupt global oil supplies. The Israeli military operation targeted sensitive Iranian infrastructure,…
Europe has taken a major leap in high-performance computing with the maiden benchmark of Jupiter—a new supercomputer developed by the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking, Eviden (formerly Atos), and Nvidia. As NVIDIA supercharges Jupiter supercomputer with cutting-edge technology, it marks a significant milestone in the continent’s quest for exascale performance. Deployed in Germany’s Jülich Centre, Jupiter hit…
In a major move for mobile creators, Adobe has officially launched the beta version of Photoshop for Android devices, allowing users to access advanced editing tools—completely free of charge during the beta phase. This release marks Adobe’s continued expansion into mobile-first creativity, following its earlier iPhone launch in February. A Full-Fledged Editing Suite on Mobile…
CD Projekt Red has officially lifted the curtain on The Witcher 4 PS5 with a breathtaking Unreal Engine 5 tech demo running on the PlayStation 5. The demo takes us to Kovir, a previously unexplored region on the continent. Known for its wealth and power, Kovir is now brought to life with hyper-realistic detail, thanks…
Amid mounting geopolitical tensions and growing economic uncertainties, gold prices have surged to historic levels globally and within Pakistan. On Monday, gold rose by Rs5,900 per tola, reaching an all-time high of Rs353,100 in Pakistan. Similarly, the international spot gold price climbed more than 2% to $3,377.29 per ounce, marking a strong upward momentum in…
The government has agreed in principle to implement a Small Cars Tax Increase by raising the sales tax rate from 12.5 percent to 15-18 percent in the upcoming budget. In a significant policy shift, the Pakistani government is reviewing a proposal to impose a standard 12.5 percent to 15-18 percent sales tax on locally manufactured…
At its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025, Apple is set to unveil a dedicated gaming app that will replace the existing Game Center, offering a more immersive and unified gaming experience across all Apple devices. Apple’s move shows rising gaming focus, unifying features and boosting social, gameplay experiences across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple…
