Xiaomi has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, is set to launch in China next week. The announcement ends weeks of speculation and rumor surrounding the release, fueling excitement among tech enthusiasts and smartphone users worldwide. While the company has not provided an exact date, the confirmation aligns with earlier…
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…
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…
Pakistan has called for climate resilience to be embedded into global financial frameworks, with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb stressing that traditional systems must evolve to meet the realities of climate change. Speaking at the Global Development Finance Conference, Momentum 2025, in Riyadh, the minister emphasized that vulnerable economies no longer…
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…
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,…
Chinese tech companies are accelerating efforts to expand into global markets as demand for smart glasses surges, fuelled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence and growing interest in wearable technology. Once a niche product with limited mainstream appeal, smart eyewear is now experiencing renewed momentum, with China emerging as one of the most competitive battlegrounds.…