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For a long time, the rumor mill has speculated about a larger MacBook Air, and it may just happen next year. In 2023, according to display specialist Ross Young, the MacBook Air will finally have a 15-inch screen. The M1 MacBook Air is presently only available in a single 13.3-inch model. According to rumors, Apple will use the same panel for the new MacBook this year, but with a display notch. However, Apple will eventually produce a 15-inch model next year for customers searching for a larger screen in a small and light package. This new 15-inch MacBook will be…

Lahore: TECNO, a major Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has presented the new Spark 8C in Pakistan. The phone is currently available in marketplaces throughout Pakistan, according to TECNO Mobile Pakistan’s official Facebook page. TECNO’s Spark is a low-cost to mid-range phone with high-tech features. The all-new Spark 8C is the most recent edition of TECNO’s most popular smartphone line. Spark 8C drew a large following even before it was released, thanks to its expandable capacity, Memory Fusion Technology, iconic design, and beautiful camera. The new phone is available in two versions: 4+128GB (PKR 23,999) and 3+64GB (PKR 23,999). (PKR 19,499). Spark…

KARACHI: Tax amnesty leader Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed said on Tuesday that Rs956 billion had been wiped off the books as a result of the current amnesty, according to The News. However, he claimed that only a portion of the funds could be reinvested, rendering the scheme’s primary goal moot. He made the remark at a discussion with businesses at FPCCI Karachi when he was responding to a call for another amnesty plan from the sector in order to promote investment. That latest amnesty program “did not meet its aim, which was to build productive assets,” Ahmed added. “The board was…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) had a sluggish trading day on Tuesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index losing 26 points as the lack of any noteworthy news prevented advances. Initially, the stock market maintained yesterday’s purchasing enthusiasm as buyers chose to put the capital in blue-chip businesses with high dividend yields. Uncertainty over the continuing political crisis in the aftermath of the no-confidence vote presented against Prime Minister Imran Khan, as well as the rupee’s persistent devaluation, pushed the market to the negative. Furthermore, investors stayed on the sidelines as they awaited the result of continuing discussions between the…

Toyota Pakistan is scheduled to raise the cost of its fully built-up (CBU) automobiles today, with an increase ranging from Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 1.25 million. This will be the automaker’s second price increase in less than a month. Toyota’s CBU tariffs were hiked to Rs. 2.28 million at the start of this month, and they went into effect on March 4th. The firm also indicated that owing to a recent rise in the Regulatory Duty (RD) on imported CBU units, it would pass the price increase on to its consumers. It’s worth noting that the prices of all CBUs…

WhatsApp, the private messaging app owned by Meta, has begun testing emoji responses on Android. According to WABetaInfo, a credible source of impending WhatsApp features, emoji responses have begun to surface in beta version 2.22.8.3 of the service’s Android app, providing users with a fast and simple option to reply to incoming messages. Along with its introduction on Android, there are indications that emoji responses are on their way to the service’s iOS and desktop clients, according to the article. WhatsApp’s beta app for iOS has featured a settings option to limit “Reaction Notifications” since early January, and a similar…

Realme first introduced the Narzo 50A and Narzo 50i smartphones in September, followed by the Narzo 50 last month. And today, the Realme Narzo 50 A Prime was unveiled at a special launch ceremony in Indonesia. The newest member of the Narzo 50 family is an improved version of the previous Narzo 50A phone. In terms of specifications, the Narzo 50A Prime is almost similar to the Realme C35, with the primary differences being design and chipset. Display & Design Narzo 50A Prime has a dual-tone finish in terms of design. The back panel has a kevlar-like feel and a…

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) fell to a new all-time low versus the US Dollar (USD) today in the interbank market, posting losses. It lost 67 paisas in the interbank market today and finished at Rs. 181.73. During today’s open market session, the local currency dropped 48 paisas versus the US dollar. For the eighth day in a row, the rupee continued its record-breaking slide against the dollar. It has lost Rs. 3.22 versus the greenback since March 11, when it screamed below pre-IMF values of Rs. 178. A high dollar makes oil more costly for holders of other currencies, posing…

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has established a Challenge Fund for SMEs (CFS) to discover and encourage innovative SME banking solutions in Pakistan. The purpose of CFS is to encourage banks to create new technical solutions for the banking requirements of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). This will aid the SME sector in gaining access to and using financial services. It has the potential to play a significant role in the digitization of finance and payments in the future. SME banking in the digital age encompasses a wide variety of financial services that may be accessible and supplied at…

KARACHI: On Monday, the first day of the rollover week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) mainly overlooked political turmoil, posting moderate gains as investors concentrated on good economic data. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Pakistan’s current account deficit narrowed “dramatically” to $0.5 billion, its lowest level in the current fiscal year 2021-22. Additionally, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin promised the public that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the seventh review of the $6 billion loan program will conclude this week, boosting investor confidence. Additionally, an agreement between the government and Barrick Gold Corporation on Reko…