Infralectric, a Brillanz Group company, announced on Thursday the launch of Pakistan’s first Green Sukuk for the telecom sector and the successful completion of a 25 MWh AI-powered Energy-Storage-as-a-Service (ESaaS) deployment. The Shariah-compliant, 100% principal-guaranteed sukuk, valued up to Rs3 billion, is being developed in collaboration with InfraZamin Pakistan. Its purpose is to finance the adoption of low-carbon, AI-enabled upgrades across telecom tower infrastructure nationwide. Powered by Thunder AI, Infralectric’s ESaaS solution replaces substantial diesel generator runtime with intelligent battery storage and controls at participating tower sites. Company data projects that this transition will result in annual savings of over…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
As excitement mounts for Sunday’s Asia Cup final between Pakistan and India at the Dubai Cricket Stadium, spectators from both nations—and beyond—have converged on the UAE to witness one of cricket’s most high-profile contests. While the majority of supporters are firmly behind their respective teams, some Indian fans in Dubai have surprisingly and openly expressed a wish for a Pakistan victory. One Indian supporter, offering prayers for the Men in Green, stated, “I am Indian, but my heart says Pakistan should win. Times are difficult back home, and today I feel with Pakistan.” Pakistani fans are pinning their hopes on…
Pakistan Captain Salman Ali Agha asserted on Saturday that his team is prepared to rise to the occasion and deliver their top performance against arch-rivals India in the high-stakes final of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday). Addressing a pre-match press conference in Dubai, the Pakistan captain acknowledged the immense pressure that accompanies any India-Pakistan match. “The amount of pressure on both teams will be the same. We will try to give our best and win the final,” he stated. Agha dismissed the relevance of the Indian media’s reaction to the rivals’ encounters in the…
United States trade negotiators have informed their Indian counterparts that reducing purchases of Russian oil is a crucial element for lowering India’s tariff rate and successfully concluding a trade deal, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. While an unnamed US official indicated that trade talks are generally on a positive trajectory, more efforts are necessary to ensure India addresses US concerns regarding market access, the trade deficit, and most notably, its purchases of Russian oil. US President Donald Trump has been actively seeking to compel India, the European Union, and NATO members to limit their purchases of Russian…
Legal experts suggest that the US criminal case filed against former FBI Director James Comey profoundly shatters long-held norms of independence in federal investigations and is likely to encounter significant legal hurdles in court. However, for President Donald Trump, the final courtroom verdict may be secondary to the act of seeking retribution against an official who previously investigated him, and the powerful warning sent to others he deems political enemies. Comey, who was indicted on Thursday on charges of false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, was leading the FBI when it commenced an investigation into connections between Trump’s…
The death toll in the Philippines from Severe Tropical Storm Bualoi climbed to 11 on Saturday as the cyclone tracked toward Vietnam, authorities confirmed. Bualoi severely impacted smaller islands in the central Philippines on Friday, causing extensive damage that included toppling trees and power pylons, ripping off roofs, triggering floods, and necessitating the evacuation of 400,000 residents. According to provincial disaster official Noel Lungay, the tiny island of Biliran was among the hardest hit, reporting eight deaths and two missing individuals. “There was widespread flooding and some roads remained under water early today,” he told AFP. He added, “Evacuees are…
Iran was scheduled to face sweeping UN sanctions late Saturday—for the first time in a decade, barring any last-minute surprise—following the collapse of nuclear negotiations with Western powers. On Friday, the UN nuclear watchdog confirmed its inspectors were allowed back at Iranian sites, but Western powers determined that insufficient progress had been made to agree to a delay after a week of intense, high-level diplomacy at the UN General Assembly. European powers initiated the countdown for the UN sanctions “snapback” a month ago, accusing Iran of failing to be transparent about its nuclear program, particularly concerning countermeasures taken in response…
US President Donald Trump’s granddaughter has introduced a clothing brand that carries her name, with promotional photographs featuring the teen in a $130 sweatshirt taken on the White House grounds. Don Jr.’s daughter was seen standing near the 79-year-old Republican on Friday, wearing one of her brand’s pullovers as he addressed reporters outside the White House. “This is Kai, by the way,” he informed the Washington press corps, introducing his 18-year-old granddaughter, who had previously delivered a brief speech at last year’s Republican National Convention. The pair, both avid golfers, subsequently boarded a helicopter together to attend the Ryder Cup…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially approved the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and all subsequent Wi-Fi generations within the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). This approval aligns with parameters that were previously set for Wi-Fi 6E. This forward-looking decision positions Pakistan among the early adopters in the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to leadership in digital innovation. Wi-Fi 7 is set to deliver ultra-high data rates, low latency, and robust reliability, enabling next-generation applications such as 8K streaming, AR/VR experiences, and industrial automation. By alleviating congestion in older bands and decreasing the cost of broadband delivery, it will significantly…
Bank Alfalah, in a partnership with Samsung, has unveiled a special limited-time promotion for the Samsung Galaxy A24 exclusively through its Alfa Mall platform. Customers can now benefit from a remarkable flat 34% discount along with complimentary gifts upon purchase. Discount Details: Original Retail Price: Rs. 72,999 Special Discounted Price: Rs. 47,999 Total Savings: Rs. 25,000 This offer is accessible online via Alfa Mall and applies to the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of the Galaxy A24. In addition to the significant price cut, purchasers will receive gifts with every successful order. The specific gift items may vary based…
