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…
Pakistan’s Power Division has officially launched the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile application—an App to Track Electricity—to revolutionize how electricity consumption is recorded. Consumers photograph their meter on a specified date each month and submit the readings directly through the app, which uses them for billing. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, inaugurating the app on June…
Elon Musk bans hashtags in all paid advertisements on X (formerly Twitter), with the new policy taking effect from June 27, 2025. The platform’s owner aims to improve ad aesthetics by removing hashtag usage in promotional content. Describing hashtags as an “esthetic nightmare,” Musk claims this decision is meant to clean up the look and…
China develops satellite internet as Chinese researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Peking University of Posts and Telecommunications achieve a major milestone: a 1 Gbps laser-based satellite internet link from a geostationary satellite orbiting 22,807 miles above Earth, about five times faster than current Starlink speeds. “Chinese researchers have just achieved a new 1Gbps data…
To address the growing faculty shortage in government medical colleges, the Punjab recruit retired teachers initiative has been officially launched by the Health Department, allowing appointments up to the age of 65. This move is aimed at maintaining academic continuity and improving medical education standards in the province. Why Punjab Is Hiring Retired Teachers With…
In a major policy shift aimed at modernizing the electricity billing process, the Government of Pakistan has decided to eliminate the role of manual meter readers in all power distribution companies (Discos), except Karachi Electric (KE). Under the newly approved initiative “Apna Meter Apni Reading,” consumers will now be responsible for recording and submitting their…
Tesla has officially rolled out its Tesla Autonomous Ride Service in Austin, offering rides in driverless Model Y SUVs. While the technology promises a breakthrough in fully autonomous transport, many operational and safety questions remain. Early Launch & Operating Details Technology & Testing Approach Tesla deploys vehicles relying solely on cameras and end-to-end AI, without LiDAR—unlike…
