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Chief Executive Officer of the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Authority’s ongoing mega projects, including CBD Vertex, CBD Walk and NSIT City, to review construction progress and ensure their timely completion. The CEO was accompanied by Executive Director Technical Riaz Hussain, Director Project Management Asif Iqbal, Director Construction Asif Babar, Director Architecture and Planning Sameer Aftab Sial, along with senior officials from NESPAK and representatives of the contractors. During detailed briefings at the project sites, officials apprised the CEO of key technical milestones achieved. At CBD Vertex, finishing works are progressing rapidly, with the installation of exterior elevation tiles and digital screens nearing completion. Epoxy flooring and the advanced parking management system are also in the final stages. At CBD Walk, ...

Infinix, the leading smartphone brand in Pakistan, has officially launched the Infinix HOT 70 Pro nationwide, introducing a smartphone designed for a generation that chooses individuality over convention. Built around the "Be HOT, Be Different." philosophy, the HOT 70 Pro empowers users to burn the blueprint through adaptive design, dependable durability, and seamless 5G Performance.   At the heart of the device is the Active Matrix Cube, paired with the dynamic shine design, creating a smartphone that visually and physically adapts to its owner's mood and identity rather than remaining static like every other device on the market. Designed to reflect Gen Z individuality, the HOT 70 Pro enables the user to be anti-boring and have their own style in everything. Built for life's boldest moments, the HOT 70 Pro features IP68 waterproof protection alongside a 50MP SONY camera, empowering users to capture spontaneous adventures and unscripted memories with confidence. Comp...

Why everyone's reaching for the outfit they almost didn't wear. Too bold. Too loud. Too different. The one you bought because you loved it, then almost talked yourself out of wearing. But this week, that "too much" outfit is finally getting its moment. Across a wave of videos, creators are capturing the same private moment again and again. The plain outfit gets left on the bed, while the wild, unapologetic one walks out the door instead. No big reveal. No "look at me" moment. Just someone finally reaching for the outfit they almost leave behind. As they leave, the Active Matrix Cube quietly flashes to life in the background, becoming a subtle detail that keeps showing up without ever taking over the story.

Too bold. Too loud. Too different. The idea you had because you couldn't shake it, then almost talked yourself out of. But this week, that "too much" idea is finally getting its moment. No big reveal. No "look at me" moment. Just Faris Shafi, alone with a wall, finally letting out what he almost left in the can. As the paint hits the wall, the Active Matrix Cube quietly flashes to life in the background  a detail that keeps showing up without ever taking over the story. Maybe that's why this hits differently. It was never really about the wall. It's about finally putting up what feels like you instead of what's expected. The wall doesn't change. The nerve to mark it does. That's the Style Rebellion resonating with Gen Z right now — not because it tells people what to make, but because it reminds them that being yourself never goes out of style. Whether it's the start of a movement, the beginning of a campaign, or something else entirely, ...

A new Standard Chartered report highlights significant opportunities to strengthen Islamic finance connectivity across South Asia by better linking liquidity-rich markets with economies seeking long-term investment, reinforcing the growing role of cross-border Islamic finance in supporting regional trade, infrastructure and economic development. According to Islamic Banking for Financial Institutions: The Islamic Finance Connector Era , Islamic finance assets now total approximately USD 6 trillion across nearly 100 jurisdictions. As global trade patterns evolve and investment increasingly flows through regional corridors, Islamic finance is emerging as a strategic connector of capital, trade and digital infrastructure. The report identifies South Asia as one of the regions with significant untapped potential to attract greater Islamic capital, highlighting opportunities to strengthen cross-border connectivity between liquidity-rich markets and economies seeking long-term investment. Th...

Everyday life runs on repeating     the same routines, the same feeds, and the same boring tech. But Genz is quietly breaking the pattern, choosing things that feel more spontaneous, authentic, and anti-boring. Instead of following the usual blueprint, people are leaning into what feels more personal and true to their own vibe.   Look closely at your feed, and you’ll start seeing where this shift is happening. Across Different videos, a distinct feature keeps popping up in the background: the Active Matrix Cube.. It appears in creator videos like a subtle glitch in the ordinary system no loud promos, no dramatic explanation, just a recurring detail that makes you stop and look twice. The more it appears, the harder it becomes to ignore.   That’s what makes it feel less like a design element and more like a signal. It speaks to a generation that doesn’t want to blend in or follow the expected path. The loop is breaking, and what comes next is built for people who want...