Traders call off strike after agreement with govt over tax penalties

[ KARACHI: The business community has postponed the countrywide strike after successful talks with the government over certain budgetary measures introduced through the Finance Act 2025. A day earlier, the federal government invited representatives of all trade bodies for negotiations after Karachi’s business community and transporters announced a countrywide wheel-jam strike scheduled for July 19. … Read more

Meta moves to curb AI-driven ‘unoriginal’ content on Facebook

Meta announced on Monday that it will begin enforcing stricter measures against Facebook accounts that repeatedly share unoriginal content, including reused text, images, and videos, as part of a broader push to protect content integrity and support original creators on the platform. The announcement, made through a blog post on Meta’s website, revealed that it … Read more

Salman Ali Agha talks teammates, movie roles, and his secret talent for poetry

Pakistan’s T20I captain, Salman Ali Agha, recently opened up in a candid interview with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), offering insights into his teammates’ personalities and his own unique talents. Since taking on the T20I captaincy earlier this year, Agha has proven to be not only a leader on the field but also someone with … Read more

Govt hikes petrol, diesel prices yet again

Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again raised petrol and diesel prices late Tuesday night, following a continued upward trend in global crude oil prices. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, petrol prices have been raised by Rs5.36 per litre, while diesel prices have increased by Rs11.37 per litre. The price … Read more