Microsoft develops glass storage device for advanced data protection
Significant advancements in Microsoft’s glass-based data-storage technology indicate that common glass items, such as those used in cookware and oven doors, are capable of storing terabytes of data, with the information remaining intact for 10,000 years.
Lucky Motor partners with China’s GAC to bring electric vehicles to Pakistan
Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group), marking its move towards electric vehicles in Pakistan. Under the agreement, GAC’s new energy vehicle (NEV) brands, AION and HYPTEC, will be introduced to the local market. Focus on battery technology A key part of the partnership is the […]
FBR adds customs values on imports of carbonated drinks
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced updated customs values for imported carbonated drinks, aiming to improve the assessment of duties and taxes. The new values were issued by the Directorate General of Customs Valuation in Karachi under Valuation Ruling No. 2052 of 2026. FBR adds custom values on imports The revised list includes […]
PMD forecasts rain, storms from April 1 to 4
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across much of Pakistan from April 1 to 4, 2026. In an advisory issued on Monday, the Met Office said a westerly weather system is expected to enter southwestern Balochistan on April 1 and gradually spread to other regions over the following […]
Jazz receives highest number of complaints in the month of February
In February 2026, Jazz, the top telecom operator in Pakistan, led the list of consumer complaints, followed closely by Telenor Pakistan. According to official statistics, there were a total of 5,388 complaints lodged by telecom users across various service providers during the month of February. Out of these, 5,025 complaints were successfully resolved, indicating an […]
Polio cases in Pakistan decline, second anti-polio campaign to kick off in April
During the briefing, the Minister was informed that 6 out of 12 sites in Karachi reported negative results for polio, with several locations, including Keamari, also declared free of the virus.