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Strategy, the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder, has raised approximately $2 billion through MSTR common stock sales while holding its Bitcoin purchases steady. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company sold 18.26 million MSTR shares between August 17 and August 23 through its at-the-market offering program. Despite raising substantial funds, Strategy did not purchase any additional Bitcoin during the week.

The federal government has approved Rs. 567.032 million for security arrangements for the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan. The approval was granted by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday. According to the approved proposal, the funds will be used to cover security charges payable to the Headquarters Frontier Corps Balochistan (South) for the Reko Diq project.

The federal government has decided to form a committee to negotiate a settlement with the union as it moves forward with plans to redevelop the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved the proposal on Monday. Under the approved proposal, the committee will work with relevant stakeholders to negotiate a settlement that could clear the way for the redevelopment of the hotel.

Pakistan’s call center sector recorded its highest-ever export earnings of $392 million during the financial year 2025-26, marking a 19 percent increase from $329 million in the previous fiscal year. According to State Bank of Pakistan data, export receipts from call center services increased by $63 million compared with the $329 million recorded in FY2024-25. The latest figure represents the strongest export performance ever recorded by Pakistan’s call center industry.

Pakistan has approved a plan allowing foreign suppliers to import and store petroleum products in customs-bonded facilities on their own accounts, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s fuel security and petroleum supply chain. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved the proposal submitted by the Petroleum Division on Monday.

The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has approved the restructuring plan for three major electricity distribution companies as the government moves forward with broader power sector reforms and plans for their potential sale. The first batch includes Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO), Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) and Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO).

The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 leaks saga, controlled by a hacker named Cyberleek, has officially escalated into a bizarre ransom situation. Since August 18, Cyberleek has continuously released gameplay clips. Previously, we reported on the GTA 6 144-Minute Day Cycle and the Florida Man easter egg. Recently, Rockstar Games addressed the mounting frustration of developers caused by these incidents. Meanwhile, publisher Take-Two Interactive continues its aggressive legal pursuit.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has proposed a 20% increase in toll rates for Swat Expressway Phase I, with the revised charges subject to approval by the provincial cabinet. The proposal was included in the agenda for the 57th meeting of the KP Cabinet, which was scheduled to review the revised toll rates. However, the cabinet meeting planned for August 21 was postponed. If approved, the toll for Swat Expressway Phase I will increase from Rs. 270 to Rs. 324.

The Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 leaks saga has finally triggered an internal corporate response from Rockstar Games. Since August 18, a hacker named CyberLeek has flooded the internet with gameplay clips. As we previously covered in our report on the GTA 6 144-Minute Day Cycle, these leaks revealed store robberies and a strip club. Furthermore, a recent clip exposed a bizarre “Florida man” easter egg. Consequently, a high-ranking Rockstar Games executive recently addressed the ongoing situation.

Epic Games officially launched Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 on August 20. The new season brings exciting content to the battle royale. However, fans quickly noticed a major problem. Players are raising serious complaints about the in-game lobbies. Right now, many matches contain more bots than real players. The use of bots remains an ongoing issue for Fortnite fans. Unfortunately, the problem has spiked significantly in the newest season. A Fortnite player recently shared alarming statistics on Twitter.