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Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the imposition of supertax, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) expecting it to generate around Rs300 billion annually. The court also directed new rules to be implemented across multiple sectors. The court confirmed that the supertax under Section 4C will be set at 10 percent for the tax year 2022. The FBR noted that this move is designed to significantly enhance government revenue, with an estimated collection of Rs300 billion. New notices will be issued to petroleum companies engaged in oil and gas exploration. Meanwhile, the supertax on banking companies will apply for…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed Wednesday in a tragic plane crash, along with four others on board his charter aircraft. The incident occurred while Pawar was traveling to his home region to campaign for local body elections. Ajit Pawar, a senior leader from Maharashtra’s prominent political family, was en route from Mumbai when his aircraft went down near Baramati in Pune district. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that no one on board survived. Along with Pawar, two staff members and two crew were killed in the crash. Video footage from the scene showed thick smoke…

Iran has restricted airspace over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and announced live-fire military drills from January 27 to 29, coinciding with the arrival of US naval assets in the region. The move reflects rising tensions between Washington and Tehran amid broader security concerns in the Middle East. Iranian authorities issued a Notice to Airmen (Notam) warning of live-fire military activity near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills will take place within a five-nautical-mile radius, with airspace restricted from ground level up to 25,000 feet. The exercise is scheduled to last three days, from January 27 through 29, and poses…

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy after saying Alex Pretti, killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, should not have been carrying a gun. His remarks have drawn criticism from prominent gun rights organizations and raised questions within Republican ranks. Speaking to reporters at an Iowa restaurant, Trump addressed the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, who was killed on Saturday during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. “I haven’t heard that he’s a domestic terrorist, but certainly shouldn’t have been carrying a gun,” Trump said. He added that Pretti had “two fully loaded magazines,” calling the incident “very unfortunate.”…

Saudi Arabia has put the ambitious Mukaab project—dubbed “The Cube”—on hold, pausing construction as authorities review its financing and long-term feasibility. The move reflects a broader recalibration of Vision 2030 megaprojects amid rising fiscal pressures. Saudi Arabia has suspended planned construction of the massive cube-shaped skyscraper known as the Mukaab, located at the heart of Riyadh’s New Murabba downtown development. Four people familiar with the matter told Reuters that the decision was taken as part of a reassessment of funding and project feasibility. The Mukaab was one of the most eye-catching “gigaprojects” under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 economic transformation…

The simmering feud between Orry and Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan has taken a fresh turn. Breaking his silence, the media personality has opened up about the bad blood, his viral remarks, and why he believes an apology from Amrita Singh is key to resolving the dispute. Orry, whose real name is Orhan Awatramani, has spoken publicly about his strained relationship with Sara Ali Khan.In an interview with Hindustan Times, he confirmed that the tension between them is very real and ongoing. He revealed that he unfollowed Sara on social media some time ago.“I unfollowed Sara a while ago… and I…

Apple has released the third iOS 26.3 beta for iPhone users this week. The update highlights deeper interoperability with Android devices and introduces new features aimed at privacy and third-party smartwatch support, particularly in Europe. Apple says iOS 26.3 is designed to improve cross-platform compatibility and prepare the operating system for upcoming regulatory changes. Several of the most notable features are already available to testers. Easier switching with ‘transfer to android’ The biggest change in iOS 26.3 is a new “Transfer to Android” system. Apple says the feature was developed in collaboration with Google to make switching between platforms simpler.…

Samsung has teased a new privacy-focused display feature for its upcoming Galaxy S26 smartphones. The company says the technology is designed to prevent “shoulder surfing” by blocking strangers from viewing sensitive content in public spaces. Samsung announced on Tuesday that it plans to “unveil a new Galaxy privacy layer” aimed at protecting users in public environments.While specific technical details were not disclosed, the company suggested the feature goes beyond traditional plastic privacy screen protectors. The announcement included short demo videos showing the feature in action. In the clips, the display becomes dimmed or fully obscured when viewed from a side…

A quirky personal AI assistant shaped like a lobster has unexpectedly taken the tech world by storm. Originally known as Clawdbot, the tool — now renamed Moltbot — promises to actually perform tasks, not just answer questions, drawing massive attention from developers and AI enthusiasts alike. Moltbot, formerly Clawdbot, describes itself as the “AI that actually does things.”It can manage calendars, send messages through apps, and even check users in for flights. Despite requiring a fairly technical setup, thousands of users rushed to try it. The project went viral within weeks, fueled by social media buzz and developer curiosity. Who…

England’s Joe Root and Harry Brook struck contrasting centuries as the tourists powered to a 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday to secure a 2-1 win in their one-day series. After choosing to bat, England were on the back foot when Ben Duckett (7) and Rehan Ahmed (24) fell inside the opening 11 overs. Root then found a perfect partner in captain Brook, whose explosive innings shifted the momentum decisively. Brook plundered an ODI career-best 136 off 66 balls, hammering 11 fours and nine sixes in a blistering display that transformed England’s innings. Root anchored the other…