by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 18, 2026 | Latest News, Science & Technology
Apple has significantly raised its display orders for its first foldable smartphone, signaling high confidence in the upcoming device despite a projected $2,000 price point. According to reports from South Korea on March 17, 2026, Apple increased its order volume from...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 18, 2026 | Global Affairs, Economics and Trade, Iran, War & Conflict
A Rare Shock to Two Global Trade Corridors In early March 2026, global trade experienced an unprecedented disruption when two of the world’s most critical maritime corridors, the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea route, became unstable at the same time. These waterways...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 18, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
The Prime Minister’s Office announced on March 17, 2026, that the traditional Pakistan Day Parade and associated ceremonial events scheduled for March 23 will not be held this year. The decision is a direct response to the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the subsequent...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 18, 2026 | Latest News, Governance & Policy
On March 17, 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif granted in-principle approval for the restructuring of the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. The Prime Minister underscored that modernizing agricultural research is...
by Muazzama Hasan | Mar 18, 2026 | Science & Technology, Global Affairs, Latest News
Whistleblowers from Meta and TikTok have provided a chilling look inside an “algorithm arms race” where engagement is allegedly prioritized over user safety. According to internal documents and testimony from former employees, both platforms knowingly...
