A major World Bank-backed initiative to bring safe drinking water and sanitation to rural Punjab is progressing on schedule — but remains underfunded by the provincial government. The $430 million Punjab Rural Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project is designed to ensure fair access to clean water, improve sanitation, and help reduce child stunting in … Read more
Google is quietly trialing a new version of Google Finance that uses artificial intelligence to deliver rapid, in-depth market insights. The experimental upgrade aims to become a one-stop hub for investors—combining live market data, technical analysis tools, and breaking financial news in a single interface. Natural Language Queries for Investors Instead of digging through menus … Read more
Starting August 13, YouTube will begin testing an AI-driven system designed to more accurately determine whether a user is a teenager or an adult—without relying solely on the birth date entered in their account. The move aims to curb underage access to mature content and create more age-appropriate experiences across the platform. How the AI … Read more
In a bid to fast-track Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, the federal government has scrapped Right of Way (RoW) charges on federal land in Islamabad. The decision, cleared by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board, effectively reduces the fee to zero for telecom companies laying cables or equipment on federal territory. This policy shift is the first … Read more
BYD Pakistan is sweetening the deal for buyers of its newly launched Shark 6 PHEV — the country’s first plug-in hybrid pickup — by throwing in a complimentary 7kW home charger for those who place their order before August 17. The promotion is clearly aimed at jumpstarting sales of the premium hybrid truck, which hit … Read more