IMF Denies Cheap Electricity Plan for Crypto Mining, Data Centers in Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to offer subsidized electricity rates to crypto mining, data centers, and heavy industries. Secretary Power Dr Fakhray Alam Irfan informed the Senate Standing Committee on Power that although surplus electricity is available during winter,
Cheap Hype, Costly Consequences: Temu’s Troubled Entry into Pakistan
When Temu entered the Pakistani market, it arrived with the ambition of a tech giant on a mission to disrupt. With a flood of ads across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, the platform promised rock-bottom prices, cashback games, and deals that created a sense
Government Issues Alert Over Hackers Gaining Access to Cloud Systems Without Passwords
The National Computer Emergency Team has issued an advisory warning about a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) cloud deployments. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20286 and rated 9.9 (Critical) on the CVSS scale, allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full
Xiaomi and Gran Turismo announce partnership
Lahore: Xiaomi and Polyphony Digital today announced a landmark partnership at Round One of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025. Under this collaboration, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — Xiaomi EV’s top-of-the-line high-performance luxury electric vehicle — will debut in the globally acclaimed racing simulator
Proposal Submitted to President for 50% Salary Hike and 100% Pension Increase
Proposals for a 50% increase in government salaries and a 100% increase in pensions have been submitted to President Asif Ali Zardari ahead of Pakistan’s federal budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to reports, the federal budget will be presented on June
