Economy & Technology
New perovskite ‘camera’ could transform medical imaging
Scientists in the US and China have developed the world’s first medical imaging camera built from perovskite crystals – a material better known for its role in solar panels. The...
FBR announces crackdown against wealthy individuals flaunting lifestyle on social media
A representational image showing the FBR logo. — FBR website/FileFBR to monitor social media monitoring to identify tax dodgers.Tax body identifies people declaring assets, income worth Rs3bn.450 officers fielded to...
China’s ByteDance will get 1 of 7 board seats for TikTok’s US operations, says official
A general view of the offices of TikTok in Culver City, California, US, April 2, 2025. — ReutersTrump seeking deal to avoid TikTok ban in US.TikTok's US algorithm will be...
NASA picks Blue Origin to deliver VIPER rover to Moon by 2027
NASA has tapped Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, for another major lunar mission under its Artemis programme, awarding it a potential $190 million contract to deliver...
China fines Kuaishou, Weibo over content violations
China's top internet regulator issued warnings and imposed disciplinary measures against live-streaming platform Kuaishou and social media platform Weibo on Saturday, citing failures in content management. The Cyberspace Administration of...
No hands, no problem: Tesla robotaxis hit Arizona
Tesla has been approved to start testing autonomous robotaxi vehicles with a safety monitor in Arizona, the state transportation department said in an email to Reuters on Friday. Tesla had applied in June for a permit to...
Sargodha welcomes green transit with CM’s electric Bus initiative
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated eco-friendly electric buses in Sargodha on Friday. At the ceremony, she stated that 105 buses have been allocated for the four districts of the...
Pakistan begins stakeholder consultations on power market reforms
A power transmission tower in Karachi on January 24, 2023. — ReutersISMO holds workshop to open stakeholder dialogue.Reform aims to auction 800MW of wheeling demand.Leghari stresses CTBCM built on global...
Five IHC judges move Supreme Court against CJ’s ‘administrative powers’
Judges urge SC to strike down ‘doctrine of master of roster,’ challenging bench formation and case transfers powers Judges allege misuse of administrative powers to sideline ‘dissenting voices,’ asking to...
Imaan, Panjotha among 150-200 lawyers booked under 7ATA following protest at IHC
FIR lodged on IHC Bar President’s complaint, citing anti-judiciary and anti-army slogans Wajid Gilani alleges assault, says attackers were in lawyers’ uniforms carrying weapons, including knives and pistols ISLAMABAD: Police...
