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NEPRA Criticizes Power Companies for Installing 4 Million Smart Meters Without Prior Approval
06 November, 2025 0 5

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has strongly criticized Pakistan’s power distribution companies (DISCOs) for installing nearly four million Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters without securing mandatory regulatory approval. The move, which involves billions of rupees in investment, was reportedly carried out under instructions from the Ministry of Energy,
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South Africa Name Replacement for Dewald Brevis Ahead of ODI Series Against Pakistan
06 November, 2025 0 4

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has named Rubin Hermann as the replacement for Dewald Brevis, who has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury. The uncapped wicketkeeper-batter will join the squad for the remaining matches as South Africa look to bounce back from their narrow defeat in the opening game.
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State Bank of Pakistan Launches ‘InvestPak’ Portal for Digital Investment in Government Securities
06 November, 2025 0 5

The State Bank of Pakistan has launched InvestPak, a new digital web portal designed to modernize and simplify investment in government securities. The platform enables both individual and corporate customers with PKR bank accounts to open Investor Portfolio of Securities (IPS) accounts, place bids in government bond auctions, and trade securities seamlessly online. The service will be available
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Punjab Launches Dubai-Inspired Smart Traffic Monitoring System to Improve Road Safety
06 November, 2025 0 5

The Punjab government has approved a new traffic license points system aimed at promoting safer roads and discouraging repeat violations. Under this updated policy, each traffic offense will now carry penalty points in addition to monetary fines, creating a stricter and more accountable system for drivers across the province.
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IBM to Lay Off Thousands of Employees Following Recent Hiring Spree
06 November, 2025 0 4

IBM is once again preparing to reduce its global workforce as part of its ongoing transition toward artificial intelligence and enterprise software services. While the company has not disclosed exact figures, it stated that the layoffs would impact a “low single-digit percentage” of employees worldwide. With roughly 270,000 people on its payroll by the end of last year, even a 5% reduction could
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China’s Shangri-La Traders Hotel Becomes World’s First to Deploy Humanoid Service Robot ‘XMAN-R1’ for Hospitality Operations
04 November, 2025 0 10

China’s Shangri-La Traders Hotel at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has made history by becoming the first hotel in the world to introduce a humanoid service robot, XMAN-R1, developed by Shanghai-based
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Kuwait’s Ministry Issues Warning to Parents Over Choking Hazard Linked to Popular ‘Labubu’ Doll
04 November, 2025 0 9

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a nationwide recall of the popular Labubu toy due to a manufacturing defect that poses a choking hazard for children. The ministry stated that
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Turkey to Host Muslim Nations’ Foreign Ministers Meeting on US Gaza Peace Plan in Istanbul Monday
03 November, 2025 0 7

Turkey is set to host a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan
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Starbucks to Shut Down 400 Stores Across North America Amid Global Boycott and Falling Sales
03 November, 2025 0 8

Starbucks has announced the closure of 400 stores across North America, a decision that comes amid declining sales and widespread global backlash over the company’s perceived stance on the Gaza
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