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Uzair Malik

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Uzair Malik is a Computer Science student at COMSATS University Abbottabad and the founder of Zavia. He writes about AI, student life, freelancing, and practical technology — from a student's honest perspective.

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65 articles published · writes about AI & Tech, Global, Pakistan, Sports, Tools, Students, Money & Career, Islamic, Life

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AI & Tech

How to Write Better AI Prompts: A Beginner's Guide

The quality of AI answers depends more on how you ask than which tool you use. Learn the four building blocks of a great prompt — plus five ready-to-use patterns.

Uzair Malik13 October 20266 min read

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Global

Diesel Deal, Riyadh Attacks, Djibouti Tragedy: World This Week

Trump strikes a diesel deal with Russia, deadly Houthi attacks rock Riyadh airport, and 139 migrants die off Djibouti — the week's biggest world stories, explained.

Uzair Malik12 October 20266 min read

Pakistan

Daanish IT Park Inaugurated: What It Means for Pakistan's Youth

PM Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Islamabad's Daanish IT Park on October 10, 2026 — a national technology hub with startups, incubators, and IT-AI training for hundreds of thousands of young Pakistanis.

Uzair Malik12 October 20267 min read

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I preview — whitewash on the line in Rawalpindi

Sports

PAK vs SL 3rd T20I Preview: Pakistan Eye Whitewash After Sealing the Series

Pakistan have already sealed the series 2-0 after a dominant 82-run win in the 2nd T20I — Maaz Sadaqat's 96 and Sahibzada Farhan's 73 powering them to 215/3. Preview for Tuesday's final T20I in Rawalpindi: rotation chances, Sri Lanka's pride, and whether the whitewash is on the cards.

Uzair Malik11 October 20265 min read

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Tools

How to Check Your Electricity Bill Online in Pakistan (2026 Guide)

Lost your paper bill? Every way to check your electricity bill online in Pakistan for free — DISCO websites, SMS codes, K-Electric, JazzCash, Easypaisa and bank apps — using just your reference number.

Uzair Malik11 October 20265 min read

Sports

PAK vs SL 2nd T20I Preview: Pakistan Eye Series Win After Farhan's 89 Seals the Opener

Pakistan lead Sri Lanka 1-0 after Sahibzada Farhan's 89 sealed the 1st T20I in Rawalpindi. Preview, key battles, squads and prediction for Sunday's 2nd T20I.

Uzair Malik11 October 20265 min read

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Students

Study Smarter: A Practical Active Recall System for Exams

Stop re-reading and start remembering: a practical weekly system using active recall and spaced repetition to turn study hours into exam marks.

Uzair Malik10 October 20266 min read

عالمی خبروں کی ایڈیٹوریل تصویر: ہوائی اڈے کا کنٹرول ٹاور اور جنگ زدہ شہر

Global

عالمی سطح پر ہلچل: سعودی عرب، یوکرین اور ایران کی تین بڑی خبریں

سعودی عرب کے ہوائی اڈوں پر حملے، یوکرین کے کراماتورسک میں 30 ہلاکتیں، اور ٹرمپ کا ایران پر حملہ نہ کرنے کا اعلان — اس ہفتے کی تین بڑی عالمی خبروں کا جائزہ۔

Uzair Malik10 October 20265 min read

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Sports

PAK vs SL 1st T20I Preview: Farhan's Pakistan Begin a New Era Against Sri Lanka

Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I at Rawalpindi tonight. Key battles, pitch report, squads, and our prediction for the series opener.

Uzair Malik9 October 20265 min read

اوسلو سٹی ہال کے سامنے نوبل امن انعام کا سنہرا تمغہ اور بحرالکاہل میں اسپیس ایکس ڈریگن کیپسول کی لینڈنگ

Global

نوبل امن انعام 2026 نوی پیلے کے نام، چار خلاباز زمین پر واپس

2026 کا نوبل امن انعام جنوبی افریقہ کی جج نوی پیلے کے نام ہوا جبکہ آٹھ ماہ خلائی اسٹیشن پر گزارنے والے چار خلاباز بحفاظت زمین پر لوٹ آئے — ہفتے کی دو بڑی عالمی خبروں کا تجزیہ۔

Uzair Malik9 October 20267 min read

Young freelancer reviewing a pricing quote at a desk with Pakistani rupee banknotes, calculator and laptop

Money & Career

How to Price Your First Freelance Project: A Beginner's Guide

Undercharging is the most common beginner mistake in freelancing. Here is a practical, step-by-step approach to quoting your first project fairly — fixed pricing, scope, negotiation, and when to raise your rates.

Uzair Malik9 October 20265 min read

جکارتہ ایوارڈ تقریب میں پاکستان کی ٹیکنالوجی کامیابی کی علامت سنہری ٹرافی اور ڈیجیٹل سرکٹس

Pakistan

جکارتہ میں پاکستان کی دھوم: ٹیک شعبے کے 11 بین الاقوامی اعزازات

جکارتہ میں ایسیو سیو ایوارڈز میں پاکستان کے ٹیک شعبے نے 11 اعزاز جیتے اور امارات کو آئی ٹی برآمدات میں 42 فیصد اضافہ ہوا — ڈیجیٹل پاکستان کی ابھرتی تصویر۔

Uzair Malik8 October 20266 min read

A student studying at night with a laptop showing an AI chatbot, glowing neural network patterns above the desk

AI & Tech

AI Study Hacks: 5 Free AI Tools Every Student Should Know

Exams near, syllabus long? These five free AI tools act as your 24/7 tutor, study companion, and exam-prep machine — if you use them the right way.

Uzair Malik8 October 20265 min read

Global

Nobel 2026: How Light Became the Key to Understanding the Brain

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics — a technique that uses light to switch individual brain cells on and off, transforming how we study memory, mental illness and disease.

Uzair Malik7 October 20267 min read

Pakistan

Pakistan's Economy: IMF Review Nears End as 4% Growth Projected

With the IMF review nearly complete, a $1.2bn disbursement in sight, and record foreign reserves, Pakistan's economy is turning a corner. Here's what the numbers mean — and what still needs fixing.

Uzair Malik7 October 20267 min read