Musk unveils X Chat, a messenger with encryption ‘similar to Bitcoin’
Elon Musk expects X Chat to launch within the next few months and promises it won’t sell or share users’ data with advertisers.
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Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle isn’t dead, expect a 70% drop next downturn: VC
The lack of understanding about Bitcoin’s economic properties will result in a market dump at the first sign of trouble, Vineet Budki said.
MEXC apologizes to ‘White Whale’ trader over $3M freeze
Many crypto users online praised the decision but continued to criticize the exchange for freezing the funds in the first place.
Petrol becomes costlier as price rises by Rs2.43 to Rs265.45 per litre
A petrol pump in the federal capital seen in this undated image. — Online/File
Revised fuel rates will remain in effect from November 1 to 15.OGRA reviews global oil trends before finalising recommendations.Finance Division issues notification after reviewing ministry…
Pakistan awards 23 offshore oil exploration blocks after 18-year gap
A general view of the Equinor’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield platforms in the North Sea, Norway. — Reuters/FileFirst offshore bidding round by Pakistan since 2007.Four local-led consortia win exploration rights.Turkish national oil company TPAO among foreign partners.
Pakistan…
US, Pakistan explore cooperation in critical minerals, sustainable investment
Finance and Revenue Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb during the meeting in Islamabad, on October 31, 2025. — X@Financegovpk
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to deepen bilateral cooperation in Pakistan’s rapidly emerging minerals sector, President of the Critical Minerals Forum Robert…
FBR reports over 17% rise in tax returns filings
A policeman walks past the Federal Board of Revenue office building in Islamabad, August 29, 2018. — Reuters3.6 million taxpayers filed returns with payments.Individual tax payments rose by nearly Rs9 billion.FBR credits outreach campaigns for growth.
The Federal Board of…
Govt weighs slashing solar net metering buyback rate by over Rs10 per unit
A worker kneels by one of the solar cell panels over the water surface of Sirindhorn Dam in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, April 8, 2021.— ReutersRooftop solar cuts grid sales by 3.2b units, costing Rs101b revenue.Power Division warns losses may reach Rs545b by FY2034.PM orders review of…
PSX climbs on geopolitical optimism, earnings speculation
A broker looks at an index board showing the latest share prices at the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi. — AFP/File
The stock market rose on Friday as risk appetite improved following reports that Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to uphold a ceasefire, while…
FIA registers case against ex-FBR chief Shabbar Zaidi over ‘unauthorised tax refunds’
Former FBR Chairman Syed Shabbar Zaidi speaks at a session organized by the Pakistan Institute of International Affairs, Karachi, September 13, 2025. — APPCompanies named: HBL, Engro, SCB, MCB, DGKC, Maple Leaf.Period spans before and during Zaidi’s FBR tenure.Refund years…