Mobile Phone Taxes in Pakistan The debate over mobile phone taxes in Pakistan has intensified in recent months, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) publicly urging the government to revisit and reduce the heavy duties placed on imported smartphones. From ordinary consumers to overseas Pakistanis and even government officials, the current tax structure has become…
U.S. reports show Putin Ukraine war aims U.S. intelligence reports show Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to aim for full control of Ukraine. He also seeks to reclaim territories that once belonged to the former Soviet Union, according to sources familiar with the intelligence. The warning comes as U.S., Ukrainian, and European negotiators meet in…
Global RAM and SSD Prices The global memory market is undergoing one of its most dramatic price surges in years. RAM costs have skyrocketed by as much as 500%, while SSD prices have doubled across consumer and enterprise segments. What began as a moderate uptick in early-year contracts has now become a full-blown pricing shock…
Safe City camera privacy Pakistan’s Safe City surveillance network has rapidly expanded over the last decade, transforming urban policing into a highly digitized and centralized system. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has marketed this transformation as the “Beginning of a New Police Culture,” promising efficient crime prevention, quick emergency response, and a modern relationship…
Shadab Khan Comeback Pakistan’s star all-rounder Shadab Khan is officially back, and his long-awaited return to competitive cricket has created major buzz across the cricketing world. After months of rehabilitation and uncertainty, the Shadab Khan comeback will finally unfold in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025, where he will represent the Sydney Thunder. What makes…
Karachi Waste Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city and economic nerve centre, is facing an unprecedented waste management emergency. According to the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB), Karachi now generates more than 14,800 tonnes of municipal waste every single day—an astonishing figure that surpasses the daily refuse production of regional megacities such as Mumbai, Delhi…
Chelsea Edge Past Cardiff to Reach Carabao Cup Semi-Finals Cardiff, Wales — Chelsea booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a gritty 3–1 win over Cardiff City on Tuesday night, as a late burst of energy from their youthful side helped ease the pressure on head coach Enzo Maresca. Despite dominating early proceedings,…
Manchester City Defender Josko Gvardiol Injury Leg Manchester City fans in Manchester and around the world were left stunned after it was confirmed that defender Josko Gvardiol sustained a serious leg injury during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. The Croatian international, who has been a key figure in City’s defense since…
IMF Eyes New Steps as Pakistan Faces Tax Revenue Shortfall Pakistan is once again confronting a major Pakistan tax revenue shortfall, raising concerns within the government and intensifying discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) falling behind its collection targets in the first quarter of FY2025–26, the IMF…
Latest Epstein Photos Show Lolita Quotes House Oversight Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Thursday. Some images show women with quotes from Vladimir Nabokov’s novel Lolita written on their bodies. The release comes one day before the Justice Department is set to publish its full archive of Epstein-related documents. The photos include…