Britain’s energy operator is turning to an ancient technology—flywheels—to future-proof its grid. This move comes as traditional power plants that have long stabilized the system are being shut down and replaced by renewable energy sources. For centuries, spinning metal devices known as flywheels have been used to provide inertia—a resistance to sudden changes in motion—for various machines, from a potter’s wheel to the steam engine. Now, grid operators are looking to this technology to add inertia to renewable-heavy electricity systems, aiming to prevent blackouts similar to the one that recently hit Spain and Portugal. The Role of Flywheels in a…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
The future of 5G services in Pakistan has been uncertain for the past four and a half years. According to details that emerged on Sunday, despite repeated announcements and multiple deadlines, the service has not been launched, nor has any significant progress been made toward a spectrum auction. The auction, initially scheduled for July and August of this year, could not be completed. Sources revealed that legal cases have emerged as the primary obstacle to the 5G rollout, leading to the postponement of the spectrum auction until December. Sources with knowledge of the matter added that mobile operators had made…
Serious Security Vulnerability Found in WhatsApp Meta has disclosed a critical security flaw in WhatsApp, CVE-2025-55177, which “may have been exploited in a sophisticated attack against specific targeted users.” The vulnerability stems from incomplete authorization of linked device synchronization messages. This could potentially allow an attacker to process content from an arbitrary URL on a victim’s device. Meta also connected the issue to Apple’s recently patched zero-click vulnerability, CVE-2025-43300, warning that both flaws may have been used in spyware-style attacks. Amnesty International’s security lab suggested the exploit was likely used by commercial surveillanceware vendors, who often target journalists, human rights…
For centuries, folk remedies have suggested that ginger tea can help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness, including dizziness, vomiting, and cold sweats. Clinical studies conducted in 2020 indicated a possible link between ginger consumption and relief from motion sickness, although more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness. The exact way ginger works is not yet fully understood. Some researchers hypothesize that certain compounds in ginger may block a receptor in the brain linked to the vomiting center. Despite this theory, current scientific evidence is limited and not conclusive. Nonetheless, ginger tea can be a simple remedy for occasional nausea.…
New research suggests that skipping breakfast might do more than just leave you feeling hungry; it could also jeopardize your bone health. Experts warn that habitually avoiding this first meal of the day can weaken bones over time and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Nutritionists explain that common breakfast foods like milk, yogurt, eggs, and fortified cereals are packed with calcium and vitamin D, two essential nutrients for strong bones. “Our bones are constantly undergoing a process called remodeling—breaking down and rebuilding,” experts noted. “If the body doesn’t get proper nutrition in the morning, this cycle is disrupted, which increases…
The government has officially closed the Utility Stores Corporation as of August 31, following years of financial losses. Simultaneously, a Rs28 billion package has been approved to support its employees. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said that the Utility Stores Corporation, established in 1971, had played an important role in the country’s economy but had continued to suffer heavy losses despite multiple reform attempts. He revealed that the corporation was incurring a monthly loss of Rs600 million, which compelled the government to make the difficult decision to dissolve it. Special Package…
For the first time in its history, Pakistan has repaid Rs2.6 trillion in loans ahead of schedule. According to Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Shehzad, the Finance Ministry paid back Rs1.633 trillion to the State Bank in just 59 days. This amount included Rs500 billion in June and Rs1.133 trillion in August. He added that Rs1 trillion borrowed from the commercial market was also cleared in the first half of 2025, bringing the total loan repayment to Rs2.6 trillion in less than a year. Shehzad stated that this early repayment has strengthened financial stability and boosted investor confidence. The…
The country’s exports of sports goods reached a 32-month high in July, driven by a sharp increase in shipments of footballs and sports gloves. According to official documents, the total value of sports goods exported during July was $38.9 million, marking the highest level since October 2022. The data indicates a 32.50 per cent rise in the exports of sports items compared to previous months. The last significant growth in this sector was noted in October 2022, when exports surged by 35.52 per cent. In contrast, the same category had experienced a 22.86 per cent decline in April of this…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) experienced a Rs50 billion shortfall in tax collection during the second month of the current fiscal year. Sources revealed on Sunday that this deficit was attributed to heavy rainfall, floods, reduced consumption of electricity and gas, and sluggish business activity, particularly in the real estate sector. Against a target of Rs951 billion for August 2025, the FBR collected Rs901 billion. In July 2025, the FBR collected Rs762 billion in taxes against a target of Rs750 billion. Total tax collection for the first two months of the fiscal year amounted to Rs1,663 billion. However, a…
The federal government has announced the revised prices of petroleum products, which are effective from September 1 for the next fortnight. According to details released early Monday morning, the price of petrol remains unchanged at Rs264.61 per litre. The price of high-speed diesel has been reduced by Rs3 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs269.99 per litre. Kerosene oil has seen a decrease of Rs1.46 per litre, with its new price set at Rs176.81 per litre. The price of light diesel oil has now dropped to Rs159.76 per litre following a reduction of Rs2.40 per litre. The Ministry of…
