Microsoft Hits $4 Trillion, becoming only the second company in history to cross this valuation milestone. The surge came after a stellar Q4 earnings report on Wednesday night, which pushed shares up nearly 4.5% in Thursday’s early trading. By mid-day, the company’s market value had climbed to about $4.01 trillion, marking a 28% year-to-date increase....
You’re broke, tired of job rejections, and one more motivational quote away from deleting LinkedIn altogether. But what if I told you the key to making serious money online in 2025 isn’t in some crypto fantasy or AI pyramid scheme—it’s sitting right in front of you in the form of a QuickBooks Online free trial....
At first, I thought it was a hoax. Some overhyped Reddit post claiming a text prompt—just a few words!—could spin itself into a living, breathing animation. I’d seen generative art before. DALL·E, Stable Diffusion, sure, they’re impressive in that Frankenstein-doing-acrylics kind of way. But moving art? Like, actually moving with emotional weight and coherent flow,...
Let’s not pretend this is about deterrence. Let’s not drape another round of bombing in the tired rhetoric of “restoring stability” or “sending a message.” The latest US airstrikes on Iran—because, yes, that’s what they are, no matter how many intermediaries we hide behind—aren’t some calculated chess move. They’re the equivalent of throwing a Molotov...
In a climate of economic pressure, persistent inflation, and the need for broader documentation, the Finance Bill 2025 brings a noticeable shift in how Pakistan intends to manage its tax base and fiscal priorities. Unlike last year’s bill, which made cautious adjustments, this year’s finance bill outlines a more assertive and digitally-driven path forward. The...
June isn’t just another month – it’s your final opportunity to get your taxes right before Financial Year 2024-25 closes on the 30th. Here in Pakistan, we file returns after June ends, which means your June salary’s tax deductions must be included. That makes this month absolutely critical for smart tax planning. Why Smart Tax...
In the chaos of cattle markets and the quiet prayers of farmers, Pakistan’s economy quietly roars to life every Eid-ul-Azha. Beyond its spiritual significance, the Eid-ul-Azha Economic Impact fuels a staggering PKR 839.2 billion surge—roughly 1% of the national GDP—according to the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics. But numbers alone don’t tell the story. For millions, this...
It starts with a notification—a sterile email, a red “CANCELED” on the departures board. For Swiss International Air Lines passengers, this moment has become tragically routine. But behind all Swiss flight cancellations lies a chain reaction: a CEO misses a billion-dollar merger signing in Dubai, a lifesaving vaccine shipment to Karachi spoils on the tarmac,...
There’s nothing quite like the sinking feeling when your lights flicker and die during a New Orleans summer. You hold your breath for a second, hoping it’s just a blip, but when the ceiling fan slows to a stop and your phone chirps with that dreaded Entergy outage alert, reality sets in. Another Entergy New...
We’ve all made personal finance mistakes – some small, some painfully expensive. But what separates those who struggle financially from those who thrive often comes down to avoiding just a few critical errors. After helping hundreds of people repair their finances, I’ve noticed these five mistakes come up again and again. The Emergency Fund Oversight...