Author: M Awais

Rs. 100,000 used to only get you a budget phone in Pakistan — now it’s enough to land genuinely capable devices with AMOLED displays, strong cameras, and all-day batteries. Here’s a complete, up-to-date look at the best phones under Rs. 100,000 in Pakistan, covering everything from battery-life champions to camera-focused picks. Full Comparison Table Phone Price in Pakistan (approx.) Display Battery Main Camera Honor X9c Rs. 99,999 6.78″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 4000 nits 6,600mAh silicon-carbon battery 108MP + 5MP Vivo Y300 Pro Rs. 99,999 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz, 5000 nits 5,500mAh, 67W charging 50MP + 2MP Redmi Note 14 Pro Rs. 82,999…

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Google just made a direct play for Canva’s territory. Google Pics, a new AI-powered image generation and editing tool built natively into Google Workspace, launched into general availability on September 1, 2026 — bringing professional-grade design tools to a space that’s been dominated by Canva and Adobe Express for years. Here’s everything it can actually do. What Google Pics Actually Is First previewed at Google I/O in May 2026, Pics is built on Google’s Nano Banana image generation model — the same engine behind several viral image edits that have circulated through Gemini and Google Photos recently. At its core,…

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Every SIM card sold in Pakistan is legally linked to a CNIC through fingerprint verification — but that doesn’t mean every SIM registered under your name is one you actually use. Old connections, forgotten SIMs, and in rare cases, misuse of your ID can leave numbers active on your CNIC without your knowledge. Here’s exactly how to check SIMs registered on CNIC using PTA’s official, free verification methods. Important: This Is for Checking Your Own CNIC Only Before anything else, it’s worth being clear about what this service actually does — and doesn’t do. PTA’s official SIM verification system only…

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Pakistan’s livestock sector just got a significant boost from one of its closest allies. China has donated 300,000 doses of veterinary vaccines to Pakistan, targeting two diseases that have caused real economic damage to the country’s cattle and livestock industry in recent years. Here’s what the donation covers, and why it matters for Pakistani farmers. What Was Donated, and Why The vaccines, donated by China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, specifically target Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) and Brucella melitensis — two illnesses that have posed ongoing challenges for Pakistan’s cattle and small ruminant populations. Lumpy Skin Disease is a…

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If you’re planning a gold purchase this week, timing matters — prices have been swinging by thousands of rupees per tola in just the past few days. Here’s the gold rate in Pakistan for September 4, 2026, along with what’s actually driving the recent volatility. Today’s Gold Rate (September 4, 2026) Purity Rate per Tola (PKR) Rate per 10 Grams (PKR) Rate per Gram (PKR) 24K (99.9% pure) Rs. 465,086.70 Rs. 398,739.10 Rs. 39,873.91 22K (91.6% pure) Rs. 426,329.50 (approx.) Rs. 365,269.60 (approx.) Rs. 36,527.00 (approx.) 21K (87.5% pure) Rs. 406,950.86 (approx.) Rs. 348,896.71 (approx.) Rs. 34,889.67 (approx.) 18K (75.0%…

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has pushed back against criticism from a regional counterpart, arguing that the United States has shown no respect for either Arab or Iranian sovereignty since the current conflict escalated. His remarks add another layer to an already tense standoff between Tehran, Washington, and Israel that has dragged on for months. What Araghchi Said Responding after Jordan’s foreign minister suggested Iran had struck regional countries without provocation, Araghchi asked how long Tehran was expected to wait before responding to what he called an aggressor that respects neither Arab sovereignty nor Iran’s. He argued that Arab airspace,…

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Former Pakistan Test coach Jason Gillespie has turned up the heat on chief selector Aaqib Javed, saying the national team is now “playing with fear” following a dramatic mid-series shake-up of the squad. The comments add to a growing list of former players and coaches openly criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) handling of the situation. What Triggered the Backlash The controversy stems from Pakistan’s response to back-to-back Test defeats in England. After being bowled out heavily in the series opener at Headingley and then losing by a wide margin at Lord’s, the PCB made a sudden call: head coach…

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Rs. 40,000 has become one of the most competitive price brackets in Pakistan’s smartphone market. You no longer have to settle for a slow processor or a low-res screen at this budget — 90Hz and 120Hz displays, 50MP+ cameras, and 5000mAh+ batteries are now standard. Here’s an updated look at the best new phones under Rs. 40,000 in Pakistan right now, based on current listings from major retailers. Note: Smartphone prices in Pakistan shift frequently due to import duties, currency changes, and retailer promotions. The prices below are approximate as of the latest listings — always confirm the current price…

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Your CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) is the single most important document tied to your identity in Pakistan — it controls your SIM cards, bank accounts, property records, and government services. That’s exactly why it’s worth knowing how to check CNIC information online in Pakistan through NADRA’s own official channels, rather than relying on random websites that claim to show CNIC details for a fee. Here’s a complete, updated breakdown of every legitimate way to check or verify CNIC information online in 2026, plus how to avoid the scam sites built around this exact search term. What “Checking CNIC Information”…

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Gold rates in Pakistan move throughout the trading day and can shift by several thousand rupees per tola within hours, depending on the international gold price and the USD/PKR exchange rate. The figures below reflect rates reported by Karachi’s Sarafa Bazaar Association on 3 September 2026 — always check a live rate before buying or selling. If you’ve checked gold prices in Pakistan recently, you’ve probably noticed the numbers barely resemble what they were a few years ago. Today’s gold price in Pakistan for 24-karat gold stands at roughly Rs. 452,500 per tola — more than four times what it…

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