On World Consumer Rights Day 2025, Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, emphasized the significance of consumer rights and the need for sustainable living. This year’s theme, "A Fair Transition to a Sustainable Lifestyle," highlights the importance of responsible consumption and environmental conservation. Chief Minister Sindh stated that promoting a sustainable lifestyle is a top government priority. He directed the administration to ensure the protection of consumer rights, providing high-quality, safe, and affordable services to the people. He urged the public to stay aware of their rights and immediately report any violations. To regulate market prices, special committees have been formed to prevent unfair pricing and inflation. Chief Minister Sindh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to taking strict action against unjustified price hikes, ensuring maximum relief for the public. Additionally, Consumer Complaint Centers have been set up at the district level to a...
The boring phone that got rid of mobile 'drunk' has hit the market The world today is holding debates about the impact of digital habits on health, with Google and Apple smartphone companies installing software called "digital will bang" into mobile operating systems. In this regard, a new mobile phone called 'boring phone' has been introduced which has made the screen too small so that users can spend less time on it. This mobile phone is named Xiaomi A1 and has a 5.5-inch screen, with some software already installed. While the software does provide some important features for using a mobile phone, it has been kept free of the three most time consuming user applications - social media, the web and email. To make the phone even more boring, the app store is not kept in it, only the software that is pre-installed can be used. These software include dialer, signal (messaging application), camera, map app, music listening app, and calendar. Apart f...