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…
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…
Apple appears ready to reclaim the top position in the global smartphone market for the first time in 14 years, according to new data shared by CNBC based on insights from Counterpoint Research. The report suggests that 2025 could mark a major shift in market leadership, with Apple expected to surpass Samsung in total smartphone…
Google has unveiled a sweeping $40 billion investment plan for Texas, marking one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the state’s history. The investment, which runs through 2027, underscores Google’s ambition to scale its cloud computing and artificial intelligence capabilities across the United States. In its blog post, Google confirmed that the funds will…
Asus has officially started rolling out the stable Android 16 update, beginning with the Zenfone 12 Ultra. The update follows nearly three months of beta testing, after the company first introduced the Android 16 beta program for the device in August. The move marks an important milestone for Asus users, bringing a refined software experience,…
KARACHI: The highly anticipated Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is now officially available for purchase in Pakistan — PTA approved, covered with a 2-year warranty, and offered on easy monthly installments through Alfa Mall, Bank Alfalah’s digital marketplace. The new iPhone 16 Pro Max, Apple’s latest flagship device, can now be purchased with verified PTA…
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is taking unprecedented steps to secure its position in the global artificial intelligence hardware race, ordering hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of chips despite its revenues being a fraction of that amount. According to industry reports, OpenAI has committed to purchasing 26 gigawatts of high-end data processors from major…
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector registered a 4.44% growth during the first two months of the fiscal year 2025–26, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase reflects modest progress in industrial activity despite challenges such as fluctuating input costs and uneven global demand. The report highlighted that…
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved a set of key economic measures, including extended tax exemptions for electric vehicles (EVs) and working pensioners, as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s economic revival strategy. The move follows two consecutive years of recession and is aimed at stimulating growth while easing pressure on both consumers and industries. The new…
Google has introduced a groundbreaking AI tool called Nano Banana, transforming Google Search into a powerful digital art studio. The new model, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash, enables users to create, edit, and stylize images directly within Search and NotebookLM — without switching between different apps. This update reinforces Google’s growing commitment to embedding generative…