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GPT-5 vs Claude 4.7 vs Gemini 3 vs Grok 4: the honest 2026 head-to-head

We use all four every day. Here is the verdict at a glance, broken down by what each model is actually best at. Plus the price, latency, and Pakistan-availability table you came for.

Faizan Khan·June 21, 2026·6 min read

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Best AI coding assistant in 2026: Cursor vs Copilot vs Windsurf vs Zed

We've used all four daily for the last three months on real codebases. Here's the honest verdict, including the one that surprised us and the one that nobody is talking about correctly.

Faizan Khan·May 14, 2026·6 min

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iPhone 17 Pro in Pakistan: the real cost after PTA tax, in PKR

Apple lists the 17 Pro at $1,099 in the US. By the time it's legally usable in Karachi, you're paying closer to PKR 525,000. Here's the breakdown, and where the smart money is buying.

Faizan Khan·May 10, 2026·3 min

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