SBP for ban of cryptocurrencies

SBP for ban of cryptocurrencies

On Wednesday, the State Bank of Pakistan told the Sindh High Court (SHC) that it had decided to ban all cryptocurrencies. As per the SBP, the federal government was entirely on board with the decision. 

Crypto can no longer hedge investments, reveals IMF

Crypto can no longer hedge investments, reveals IMF

Crypto assets have matured to an integral part of the digital asset era. However, lately, they’ve been raising financial stability concerns. Their market value rose to nearly $3 trillion in November 2021, from $620 billion

WhatsApp rolls out an exciting feature

WhatsApp rolls out an exciting feature

WhatsApp has set out a voice note player for the iOS version of its app. However, to the disappointment of many, the update is still being developed for WhatsApp beta for Android. The voice note

China’s artificial sun breaks record for longest sustained nuclear fusion

China’s artificial sun breaks record for longest sustained nuclear fusion

The China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) said Tuesday the HL-2M Tokamak 'artificial sun' can cross 150 million degrees Celsius. It uses a "magnetic field to fuse hot plasma," Xinhua news agency reported. The innovation is

RIP Blackberry – end of an era for the classic cellphone

RIP Blackberry – end of an era for the classic cellphone

Tuesday marked the end of an era for Blackberry users. Blackberry, the company behind the iconic QWERTY keypad phones, officially decommissioned the use of its software. This means that classic Blackberry devices using the company's

How can Pakistan’s automobile industry embrace Electric Vehicles?

How can Pakistan’s automobile industry embrace Electric Vehicles?

Electric Vehicles (EVs) have caught the interest of developed countries. The Pakistani public also seems keen to jump the bandwagon. Tesla has beaten all international car manufacturing firms in terms of market capitalisation. The monetary

Fawad warns of the impending gas crisis in Pakistan

Fawad warns of the impending gas crisis in Pakistan

On Tuesday, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said in categorical terms that "Pakistan will have no gas in the next few years". Chaudhry warned of an impending gas crisis in Pakistan, saying the resource was diminishing

WhatsApp fixes connectivity issue on Android 12

WhatsApp fixes connectivity issue on Android 12

Pakistan - Last week, WhatsApp released its Android 2.21.24.11 update, which brought a connectivity issue to some people using Android 12. The users were unable to text or call on WhatsApp because the app crashed

Karachi: Power tariff spiked by Rs3.75 per unit

Karachi: Power tariff spiked by Rs3.75 per unit

Karachi - On Tuesday, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) allowed a spike of Rs3.75 per unit in power tariff for Karachi’s residents. As per a statement released by the authority, the surge in

The untapped potential of Pakistan’s IT services

The untapped potential of Pakistan’s IT services

Pakistan - Pakistan's information technology (IT) exports have surged by 42% to $635 million in the first three months of the fiscal year 2021-22. The IT exports were $445 million in the corresponding period of