Samsung has found the perfect way to troll Apple’s first foldable iPhone launch — by hiring a man who happens to share a name with Apple’s own former CEO. The result: an ad where “Tim Cook” gives a glowing review of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8, just two days after Apple unveiled its foldable iPhone Duo. Meet the “Other” Tim Cook The star of Samsung New Zealand’s new campaign isn’t the tech executive who ran Apple for 15 years — he’s a real estate agent from Palmerston North, New Zealand, working with Harcourts realty. The ad opens with him introducing himself…
Author: M Awais
Pakistan is racing against an orbital deadline. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has given in-principle approval to the Rs. 37.19 billion PakSat-2 satellite project, sending it to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for final sign-off — a decision that carries more urgency than most development projects, since Pakistan risks permanently losing its position in space if it doesn’t act in time. Why This Satellite Is So Time-Sensitive PakSat-2 is designed to replace PakSat-1R, launched in 2011 with a 15-year operational life that ends later this year. That satellite currently holds Pakistan’s orbital slot at 38°…
Pakistan grows a crop that should be commanding premium prices in global markets — but instead, its high-quality non-GMO corn is selling at 10 to 15% below prevailing international rates. The reason has nothing to do with the corn itself. The Core Problem: It’s Not the Corn, It’s What Happens After Harvest According to Muhammad Daniyal, Country Head and Head of Grains and Oilseeds at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) Pakistan, the discount isn’t a quality issue at all. Pakistan produces genuinely high-quality non-GMO corn — commonly known locally as “desi corn” — that should attract premium pricing internationally simply by…
Diesel has crossed Rs. 400 per litre in Pakistan for the first time, after the government raised fuel prices for the fourth time in a single week — a run of increases that has pushed diesel up by nearly Rs. 74 and petrol by over Rs. 64 in just over a week. The New Prices (Effective September 12–14, 2026) Fuel Previous Price Increase New Price Petrol (MS) Rs. 370.80/litre +Rs. 5.02 Rs. 375.82/litre High-Speed Diesel (HSD) Rs. 398.04/litre +Rs. 5.28 Rs. 403.32/litre A Week of Back-to-Back Hikes This marks the fourth consecutive price increase in a single week, and the…
Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship Program 2027–28, offering fully funded master’s and PhD study opportunities in the UK for Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) nationals — with online applications due by October 20, 2026. What the Scholarship Covers The Commonwealth Scholarship is a fully funded program run by the UK’s Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in partnership with HEC. Successful candidates typically have their full tuition fees, airfare, living allowance, and visa costs covered, along with additional grants for research, study travel, and in some cases family support — removing most of…
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology has approved a bill restricting the sale and distribution of high-sugar and high-caffeine beverages — including energy drinks — in and around educational institutions in Islamabad, with fines of up to Rs. 100,000 for violations. What the Bill Actually Covers The legislation, formally the Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was moved by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri and amends the existing Islamabad Capital Territory Food Safety Act, 2021, rather than creating an entirely separate law. The bill introduces specific, measurable thresholds rather than a blanket ban on all caffeinated or…
The Gates Foundation plans to reach around 620,000 women and children across Pakistan this year through a mix of cash assistance, nutrition support, and livelihoods training — part of a broader expansion of the foundation’s work in the country spanning health, women’s economic participation, and digital innovation. What the Program Covers The centerpiece of this year’s plan is a program in south Khyber Pakhtunkhwa expected to benefit approximately 170,000 women and 450,000 children, combining several forms of support: Cash transfers to directly support household income Nutritional support aimed at improving child and maternal health outcomes Livelihoods training to help women…
Cristiano Ronaldo gets one more shot at the one major trophy that’s eluded him: the Asian Champions League. With the 41-year-old having called this “probably my last year in football,” Al Nassr’s continental campaign kicking off next week carries the weight of what could be his final chance to complete an extraordinary trophy cabinet. The Last Missing Piece Ronaldo has won almost everything the game has to offer — five UEFA Champions League titles among them, earning him the nickname “Mr. Champions League” during his European career. The Asian equivalent, though, has stayed just out of reach since he joined…
A domicile certificate is one of those documents you rarely think about until you suddenly need it — for a government job quota, a professional college admission, or proof of permanent residence. In Punjab, applying for one no longer means a trip to the Tehsildar’s office; you can now do it entirely from home. What a Domicile Certificate Is — and Why You Need One A domicile certificate is an official document proving that you’re a permanent resident of a specific district in Punjab. It’s issued by the Board of Revenue and is commonly required for: Government jobs under provincial…
Pakistan’s salaried workers paid Rs. 91 billion in income tax during the first two months of FY27 — 225% more than the Rs. 28 billion collected from the entire real estate sector over the same period, according to FBR data. The gap isn’t just persisting; it’s widening, and this year’s budget is a big part of why. The Numbers Behind the Gap Sector Jul–Aug FY27 Jul–Aug FY26 Change Salaried class (income tax) Rs. 91 billion Rs. 84.7 billion +7.5% (Rs. 6.3 billion) Real estate sector (income tax) Rs. 28 billion Rs. 39.4 billion -28% Within the real estate figures, the…