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…
Authorities in Italy have uncovered one of the most shocking disability fraud cases in recent memory, accusing a 70-year-old man from Vicenza of pretending to be completely blind for more than five decades in order to collect state benefits totaling over €1 million. According to reports, the man first began receiving disability payments 53 years…
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…
Facebook’s complicated relationship with the gaming community is set for another transformation as the platform confirmed that its long-running Gaming Creator Program will officially end in 2026. The program, introduced in 2018, was designed to empower gaming streamers by offering early access to new features, personalized support from Facebook teams, and opportunities to earn revenue…
Instagram has begun testing a bold new redesign that gives Reels and Direct Messages (DMs) prime placement on the app’s main navigation bar — a change that has left users divided. The new layout, announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, introduces dedicated tabs for Reels and DMs, reflecting Meta’s growing focus on short-form video and…
Karachi, Pakistan – In a remarkable achievement for local innovation, Cola NEXT has boldly surpassed multinational corporations by setting a new industry benchmark in sustainable packaging. Proudly Pakistani, Cola NEXT introduces its latest breakthrough: an advanced, eco-friendly PET bottle design that significantly reduces plastic usage by 8-10% compared to conventional standards. Central to this industry-leading…
Temu’s rapid penetration into Pakistan’s e-commerce landscape has come at a cost far greater than discounted goods. While consumers were drawn in by ultra-low prices and free delivery, the platform’s operations have laid bare the gaps in Pakistan’s regulatory and enforcement systems. What began as a wave of bargain-driven enthusiasm is now prompting serious questions…
A recent Australian study has uncovered a striking connection between nighttime artificial light exposure and increased cardiovascular risk, adding to growing concerns over the health effects of modern digital lifestyles. Researchers from the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute found that exposure to bright light—whether from smartphone screens, televisions, or room lighting—disrupts the body’s natural…
For months, Temu carved a place for itself in the carts of Pakistani shoppers by offering suspiciously cheap prices on everything from kitchen gadgets to fake Crocs. Now, that honeymoon appears to be over. Since the start of July, shoppers across Pakistan have reported massive and abrupt price increases on Temu – some as high…