Pakistan is preparing to test its first central bank digital currency (CBDC) later this year, partnering with Japanese blockchain company Soramitsu. The pilot aims to introduce a digital version of the Pakistani rupee, leveraging Soramitsu’s CBDC platform. The initiative is supported by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry through the Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation … Read more
Lahore residents are set to enjoy back-to-back days off this week, following announcements from local authorities. The district administration has declared Friday, August 15, a public holiday in observance of the annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA). All government offices, schools, and public departments in Lahore will remain closed on the day, according … Read more
Decades-old export loans extended by Pakistan remain largely unpaid, with five countries owing the nation a combined total exceeding Rs86 billion, according to recent audit findings. These debts, dating back to trade and development projects in the 1980s and 1990s, continue to weigh on Pakistan’s efforts to reclaim the funds. Iraq Tops the List of … Read more
Epic Games has quietly rolled out a mid-season balancing update to Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 4, and it’s already shaking up the meta. Without any flashy announcement, several fan-favorite weapons and mobility medallions have been toned down — while one heavy-hitting minigun got a surprising buff. Mobility Medallions Hit with Major Reductions The patch delivers … Read more
Air India will discontinue its nonstop flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., starting September 1, as the carrier struggles with both aircraft availability and geopolitical hurdles. The decision comes as the airline works through a $400 million fleet modernization program, which is temporarily grounding several of its older Boeing jets. At the same time, … Read more