Author: Bishnu Bhatia

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has come under intense scrutiny after reporting a 2.68% GDP growth rate for the fiscal year 2024-25, a figure that has sparked debate among economists, policymakers, and analysts. At the center of this discussion is Dr. Naeemuz Zafar, Chief Statistician of PBS, who on Thursday publicly defended the reported growth rate, insisting that the methodology adhered to international standards and that the results were credible. Speaking at a press conference held at P Block, Islamabad, alongside Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Dr. Zafar reassured critics that the GDP calculations were consistent with guidelines from…

Purchase, NY — PepsiCo Inc., one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, has achieved a major milestone in its nutrition and sustainability journey. The company announced it reached several of its key nutrition targets ahead of schedule, signaling a bold step forward in reshaping its product portfolio for a healthier future. In its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Summary, released on August 28, PepsiCo revealed it has successfully met its 2025 nutrition goals early. These include reducing added sugars in beverages, cutting sodium in convenient foods, and lowering saturated fat levels across its best-selling brands. The announcement…

Foldable smartphones are no longer a futuristic concept. In recent years, they have shifted from being niche gadgets to mainstream innovations that represent the cutting edge of mobile technology. Among the many brands pushing boundaries, Honor has emerged as a serious contender, steadily carving its place in the premium foldable segment. With the launch of the Honor Magic V5, the company claims the crown for the thinnest book-style foldable in the world. Yet, here’s the twist: that title doesn’t really tell the whole story. While Honor’s engineering achievement deserves praise, what truly sets the Magic V5 apart isn’t just its…

Most people interact with their smartphones by tapping, swiping, or typing on the screen. While that’s the usual way, there’s an even smarter option available—using your voice to control your phone. With Google’s Voice Access app, you can open apps, navigate menus, edit text, and even dictate messages without lifting a finger. This innovative tool turns your phone into a completely hands-free device, offering convenience, accessibility, and freedom. Read More: Secretly Record Calls Instantly with the Powerful New Phone Dialer App in 2025 In this article, we’ll explore what Voice Access is, its features, setup process, and how it can…

Calls recording is one of the most in-demand features for smartphone users. Whether you are a professional, student, or business owner, being able to revisit conversations can save time, improve productivity, and ensure important details are never lost. However, the default phone dialer app on Android devices comes with a major limitation—when you start recording a call, Google instantly announces: “This call is being recorded.” As a result, the other person immediately knows they are being recorded, and often, they may end the conversation. This creates a challenge for users who want uninterrupted and discreet call recordings for personal reference,…

Instagram has introduced an exciting new feature designed exclusively for college students. The platform now offers an “Add School” option on profiles, allowing students to showcase their university affiliation once their enrollment is verified through UNiDAYS. Verified students can display a university banner on their profiles and control who can view it. This addition is more than just a visual badge—it opens up a secure, student-focused space that encourages meaningful connections and campus networking. By verifying university status, students gain access to a directory of other enrolled students. The directory includes advanced filters, allowing users to search by enrollment year…

TikTok continues to evolve beyond short-form videos by introducing voice notes and expanded image sharing in direct messages. With this update, the platform strengthens its position as a space not only for entertainment but also for meaningful communication. Users can now send audio messages of up to 60 seconds and share up to nine photos or videos at once in both one-to-one and group chats. The features will gradually roll out to eligible accounts worldwide over the coming weeks. Read More: California Map Battle Gets $2 Million Boost from Netflix Billionaire Reed Hastings A New Way to Communicate Inside TikTok…

In this digital era, it is important to ensure consistent performance across all browsers. For organizations that rely on websites and applications, AI testing is only as effective as the cross-browser platforms that ensure organizations provide dependable user experiences. Compatibility problems can directly affect user satisfaction and the organization’s growth. A better way to look at this issue is to utilize a cross-browser compatibility platform like LambdaTest, which offers resources for browser compatibility testing. The platform makes debugging faster, tests at scale, and finds issues without putting a burden on developers and QA teams to manage local infrastructures. This is…

Software testing has come a long way from the days when developers and QA engineers would huddle over a single desktop, trying to replicate bugs on physical machines. Today, the testing landscape is powered by cloud technologies, giving rise to remote test labs-virtualized environments where teams can test, debug, and validate their applications across countless devices, browsers, and operating systems without owning any physical infrastructure. Debugging from the cloud is more than just a trend-it’s a paradigm shift. Teams no longer need racks of devices or expensive test setups in their offices. Instead, they can spin up a virtual device…

Python continues to dominate the programming landscape in 2025, thanks to its simplicity, versatility, and vast ecosystem. As we navigate an era defined by AI advancements, data-driven decisions, and rapid web development, choosing the right frameworks is crucial for efficiency and innovation. Python frameworks provide structured environments that accelerate development, enforce best practices, and integrate seamlessly with modern tools like cloud services and machine learning pipelines. Python’s popularity stems from its readability and community support, with frameworks like Django and Flask leading web development for over a decade. Emerging ones like FastAPI emphasize API-first designs, aligning with microservices trends. In…