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…
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Master Changan Motor Limited has announced a significant Changan car price hike across its entire vehicle lineup, effective July 1, 2025. The increase ranges from PKR 45,000 to PKR 200,000, depending on the model—a move attributed to newly imposed government taxes and the introduction of a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) levy. What’s Behind the Price…
The federal government of Pakistan has introduced a new tax on bank transaction, effective from July 1, 2025. These changes are part of a broader effort to expand the tax base and reduce reliance on cash-based transactions. However, the decision has sparked public concern due to its wide-ranging impact on everyday banking. Withholding Tax on…
The Nothing Phone 3 priced at $799 is official, marking the UK-based brand’s leap into true flagship territory. With a $799 starting price for the 12 GB/256 GB model (and $899 for 16 GB/512 GB), it ushers in high-end specs and AI enhancements—plus U.S. availability starting July 15. Highlights & Specs Glyph Matrix & AI A key innovation is…
On June 30, 2025, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and U.S.-based Joby Aviation conducted the region’s first successful test flight of an all-electric air taxi, achieving a vertical takeoff, horizontal cruise, and vertical landing—an operational milestone for urban aerial mobility. Desert Trial The flight at a desert site proved the air taxi can carry…
On July 1, 2025, the Government of Pakistan increased petrol and diesel prices again. As a result, the petrol price in Pakistan is now nearing the Rs. 270 mark. According to the latest notification by the Finance Division, petrol prices have been increased by Rs. 8.36 per liter, making the new price Rs. 266.79 per…
