Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

Austerity Measures Get Major Extension Until June 30

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended existing Austerity Measures until June 30, 2026 and approved revised business operating hours, allowing standalone grocery and kiryana stores to remain open until 10pm. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime…

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philpine earthquake

Philippines Earthquake Death Toll Surges in Devastating Disaster

The Philippines earthquake death toll has climbed to 46 as rescue teams continue searching through collapsed structures and landslide-hit communities in the southern part of the country following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake. The quake struck off the coast of Mindanao on June 8, causing widespread destruction, disrupting transportation links, and prompting tsunami alerts across several…

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Electricity Tariff Relief

Electricity Tariff Relief: Major Power Bill Cut Notified

Electricity Tariff Relief: Government Issues Notification for Reduced Power Rates Electricity Tariff Relief has officially come into effect after the federal government issued a notification reducing electricity rates for consumers across Pakistan. The move follows approval by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) and is aimed at easing the financial burden on households and…

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H 1B Visa Fee

H-1B Visa Fee Ruled Unlawful in Major US Setback

H-1B Visa Fee regulations introduced by the Trump administration faced a significant legal setback after a federal judge ruled that a controversial $100,000 charge on new H-1B visa applications was unlawful. The decision, issued by a federal court in Boston, could have major implications for US immigration policy, technology companies, international professionals, and employers that…

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Oil Prices Middle East Crisis

Oil Prices Jump on Alarming Israel-Lebanon Strikes

Oil Prices climbed by more than 2% in international trading after Israeli military strikes in Lebanon intensified concerns over stability in the Middle East, one of the world’s most important energy-producing regions. The increase reflected growing market anxiety that an expansion of regional tensions could disrupt energy supplies, shipping routes, or investor confidence at a…

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smart waste

Smart Waste Management Systems Using Technology

  Mehwish Arif   The world generates over two billion tons of solid waste annually, and the majority ends up in landfills or the open environment. AI transforms this burden into a solvable systems challenge. Waste management has long been one of the most logistics-intensive, inefficient, and environmentally harmful urban services. Trucks run fixed routes…

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