TCL has introduced its latest Android tablet, the TCL Tab A1 Plus, during the global tech showcase at Mobile World Congress 2026. The new device highlights TCL’s focus on enhancing digital reading and display comfort with a feature that allows users to switch between standard tablet viewing and an e-paper style reading mode. The tablet…
Citi Pharma Limited has announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for its wholly owned subsidiary, Citi Veterinary Pharma Limited. The company aims to raise between Rs. 1.0 billion and Rs. 2.0 billion through the offering. In a material information notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on March 3, 2026, Citi Pharma…
Pakistani women’s rights advocate Mahnoor Omer has been named among TIME magazine’s Women of the Year for 2026, highlighting her impactful activism on menstrual health and gender equality. Omer gained national attention after filing a legal petition in September challenging the taxation of menstrual hygiene products in Pakistan. Her petition argued that taxing these essential…
Gold rates in Pakistan continued their upward trend on Friday, tracking gains in the global market where bullion climbed further above $5,000 per ounce. In the local market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs. 2,500, reaching Rs. 526,462. The rise reflects both international price momentum and currency-linked adjustments in domestic pricing. Market…
Armenia is introducing a significant travel facilitation policy for 2026, allowing nationals of 113 countries to enter visa-free between January 1 and July 1. Under the new temporary regime, eligible visitors can stay in the country visa-free for up to 180 days within a year, provided they hold a valid residence permit from specified jurisdictions.…
Supermarkets across the UAE have begun extensive preparations for Ramadan 2026, with some retailers starting operations as early as five months in advance to ensure stable prices and uninterrupted supply during the holy month. Major retail chains are rolling out large-scale promotional campaigns aimed at easing the financial burden on consumers. According to Union Coop,…
PC Hospitality has announced the appointment of two experienced professionals as Resident Managers for its upcoming properties. Chaudhry Rameez will oversee operations at HotelOne Top City, while Muhammad Nadeem takes charge of HotelOne Gujranwala. Both bring extensive hospitality experience and leadership skills to guide the hotels through their pre-opening phase. These appointments underscore PC Hospitality’s…
Bitcoin continued its downward trend on Thursday, edging dangerously close to the psychologically important $70,000 level. The latest decline highlights growing unease across cryptocurrency markets as macroeconomic signals weigh heavily on investor sentiment. During the Asian trading session, bitcoin fell more than 3 percent to around $70,052, marking its lowest level since November 2024. The…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a major reform aimed at reducing costs for vehicle importers by eliminating the role of authorised local agents in certifying car prices. Under the newly issued Customs General Order No. 2 of 2026, the FBR has amended Customs General Order No. 14 of 2005, which previously required…
OxfordAQA, a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, the United Kingdom’s largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels, brought together education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners at the OxfordAQA School Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Islamabad. The event focused on rethinking assessment and learning through competence-based education and future-ready skills to better prepare students for the demands…