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…
Pakistan’s national volleyball team continues its impressive run at the AVC Nations Cup 2025. Pakistan reach AVC quarterfinals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Chinese Taipei in their final group match. The match, held in Manama, Bahrain, saw Pakistan overcome a fierce fightback to maintain their unbeaten streak and top Pool C. Strong Start but…
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:…
