Karachi, December 18, 2025: Day Four of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 unfolded under the theme Manifesting Economic Leadership, placing a strong focus on the role of youth in shaping resilient, ethical, and inclusive economic systems in Pakistan. The day opened with Breaking Bread, an interactive session led by Day Champ Shireen Naqvi, setting…
After nearly two years of stability, hard disk drive (HDD) prices are once again on the rise, driven by renewed demand and market dynamics in China. According to a report from Digitimes Asia, citing Nikkei, HDD contract prices increased by approximately 4% quarter over quarter in Q4 2025. This marks the largest quarterly increase in…
[Karachi, December 17, 2025] Day 3 of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 focused on the theme Manifesting Informed Citizenship, encouraging young leaders to critically engage with politics, economics, culture, and civic responsibility in an increasingly interconnected world. The day began with reflective sessions and meditation, setting a thoughtful tone for dialogue and awareness. Participants…
Karachi, December 16, 2025: Day Two of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 focused on the theme “Manifesting Social Stewardship,” encouraging young leaders to translate personal growth into ethical leadership and sustainable community impact. The day opened with reflections on collective responsibility, followed by “Leaders as Stewards” by Mr. Kamran Z. Rizvi, emphasizing integrity, empathy,…
German digital bank N26 has once again come under regulatory pressure after financial watchdog BaFin imposed a new set of restrictions, citing serious operational weaknesses. The move marks the latest challenge for the online lender, which has been under scrutiny for several years. According to BaFin, a special audit conducted last year uncovered major deficiencies…
Karachi, December 15, 2025: The 23rd edition of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 commenced today with an inspiring opening day centered around the theme “Manifesting Personal Development.” Bringing together young leaders from across Pakistan, Day One set the tone for six transformative days of reflection, learning, and leadership-building. The opening day emphasized a core…
Bank Makramah Limited’s stock performance continues to surge amid strategic restructuring and capital transformation. Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has rapidly become one of the most actively traded and closely watched banking stocks at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), driven by a turnaround strategy that has repositioned the institution into a growth-stage financial contender. BML’s share…
Meta has postponed the launch of its upcoming mixed reality glasses, code-named Phoenix, moving the release window from late 2026 to the first half of 2027. The revised timeline reflects a broader shift in strategy within the company’s hardware division, as leadership prioritises stability, performance and long-term sustainability over rapid releases. Business Insider reported that…
OpenAI has taken a significant step toward expanding its global infrastructure footprint by striking an agreement with Australian data centre operator NextDC to develop a large-scale artificial intelligence facility in western Sydney. The Brisbane-headquartered firm confirmed it has signed a memorandum of understanding with OpenAI to jointly create an advanced AI campus featuring a high-density…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a temporary suspension of its mobile device registration service this weekend, citing planned system maintenance by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The disruption will affect the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), which handles verification and registration of mobile devices entering Pakistan. According to the notice,…