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A Deep Dive into “And Then There Was Darkness” by Javed Munawarud Din

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In And Then There Was Darkness, Javed Munawarud Din delivers a candid, personal, and poignant account of his thirty-year career within Pakistan’s power industry. The book is an insider’s perspective that sheds light on the monumental mismanagement and corruption that plagued the country’s power sector, leading to widespread inefficiencies and widespread suffering for the people. Javed Din’s work, marked by sharp wit and profound observations, pulls back the curtain on Pakistan’s power industry, offering readers a rare, unfiltered look at the systemic problems that have hindered the country’s development, despite generous foreign aid and support.

The Story of Pakistan’s Power Sector: A Cautionary Tale

The book presents a remarkable and true story, one that spans decades and chronicles the rise and fall of Pakistan’s once-promising power industry. What makes the narrative even more intriguing is that it comes from someone who worked intimately with the system for over thirty years. Javed Din takes us through Pakistan’s journey as it received significant aid from the USA and the World Bank, designed to create a robust power infrastructure. The hope was that this investment would not only provide Pakistan with much-needed electricity but also elevate its entire economy. The intention was clear: to make Pakistan a regional leader in energy, much like the USA’s Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

However, the tale of Pakistan’s power sector is far from one of success. According to Javed Din, the industry’s demise was inevitable due to deep-rooted systemic corruption, incompetence, and foreign influence. Aided by historical colonial exploitation and the country’s entanglement with foreign interests, the leadership of Pakistan consistently failed to manage the resources and opportunities at hand. Instead of working toward self-reliance and sustainable development, politicians, bureaucrats, and contractors colluded to create an environment where billions of dollars were funneled into thermal power plants that never functioned as promised. The result? A populace left to pay for electricity they never received, while simultaneously enduring frequent blackouts.

Through Javed Din’s eyes, we see how these colossal failures in governance and planning led to environmental degradation, widespread pollution, and health hazards. For the people of Pakistan, the promises of development and prosperity were hollow. The situation became dire, yet the leadership remained indifferent, while foreign powers largely ignored the suffering. This growing neglect is poignantly captured in the title of the book—And Then There Was Darkness—which alludes to both the literal and metaphorical darkness enveloping the country as its power infrastructure crumbled.

Javed Munawarud Din: A Life of Experience and Insight

Javed Munawarud Din, the author of this eye-opening book, brings a wealth of knowledge to the subject, having worked within Pakistan’s power industry for three decades. His unique perspective, enriched by his firsthand experience with Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), allows him to provide an insider’s view of how the power industry unfolded, from its promising beginnings to its eventual collapse. Javed Din’s writing is characterized by his humor, anecdotes, and sharp observations, which make the complex history of Pakistan’s power sector more relatable and accessible to readers.

Born in India, before the birth of Pakistan, Javed Din traces his journey from his early life to his transformative career in the power industry. After serving with WAPDA from 1968 to 1997, he witnessed firsthand the organization’s evolution, initially modeled after the success of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), of USA. However, over time, he saw the organization’s capabilities degrade as corruption, poor leadership, and dependency on foreign aid took their toll. Javed Din uses his personal experiences as a springboard to discuss the systemic challenges that Pakistan faced, many of which still persist today.

In addition to his career with WAPDA, Javed Din’s story also includes stints in Saudi Arabia, USAID, and as an engineering consultant, which further broadened his understanding of power industries in different countries. His experiences in these international environments provide a contrast to the mismanagement he witnessed in Pakistan, offering insightful comparisons between countries that effectively harnessed their power sectors and those that failed to do so.

In 1997, seeking to escape the toxic environment within WAPDA, Javed Din immigrated to the United States. There, he pursued higher education and transitioned to a career in education. For fourteen years, he worked to organize the tutorial directorate and as an adjunct faculty member at Bronx Community College NY, where he continued to share his knowledge with students. Despite his relocation, his ties to his home country remained strong, and he continued to observe and analyze the fate of Pakistan’s power industry from afar. His book, And Then There Was Darkness, is a culmination of his career, reflections, and deep concern for the future of Pakistan.

A Warning to the World

Javed Din’s book is not just a critique of Pakistan’s power industry, but a broader commentary on the consequences of poor governance, corrupt leadership, and foreign interference in national development. Through his work, he makes it clear that the failure of Pakistan’s power sector is a direct result of the government’s inability to prioritize the needs of its people. At the same time, foreign powers, such as the USA, who provided aid, often did so with transactional motives that ultimately failed to address the root causes of Pakistan’s problems.

And Then There Was Darkness serves as a cautionary tale for other developing countries that might fall into similar traps. It underscores the importance of self-reliance, transparent governance, and the need to focus on the long-term well-being of the people, rather than short-term political and financial gains.

Conclusion

Javed Munawarud Din’s And Then There Was Darkness is a compelling and insightful exploration of Pakistan’s failed power industry. Through his personal journey and the broader story of WAPDA, Javed Din provides a sobering look at the impacts of corruption, mismanagement, and foreign influence on national development. The book is both a personal memoir and a poignant commentary on the challenges faced by developing nations in managing their resources and infrastructure. Ultimately, it calls for a reevaluation of policies and priorities in the power sector—one that puts people before politics, and long-term sustainability before short-term gains.

In a world where energy is the lifeblood of modern economies, And Then There Was Darkness is a stark reminder of what happens when that lifeblood is allowed to stagnate under the weight of poor leadership and systemic failure.

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NodeOps Network $NODE Token Generation Event Sells Out in Minutes via Binance Wallet, Debuts Across Top Global Exchanges

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Dubai, UAE, 30th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, NodeOps Network is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its exclusive Token Generation Event (TGE) on Binance Wallet, where $NODE tokens sold out within minutes of launch. The event, held on June 30 between 08:00 and 10:00 UTC, marked a major milestone for the project and showcased overwhelming demand from the global crypto community.

Hosted as the 27th TGE on Binance Wallet, this launch also marked a strategic first: participation was gated exclusively through Binance Alpha Points, a move that increased user engagement and rewarded Binance’s most active ecosystem participants with early access to NodeOps Network’ decentralized Compute coordination layer. In addition to Binance Wallet, $NODE is accessible on PancakeSwap, supporting broader participation while staying true to the principles of decentralization.

Following the oversubscription, $NODE officially launched for trading at 10:00 AM UTC on a curated set of top global exchanges, including KuCoin, OKX Wallet, Bitget, MEXC, HTX (formerly Huobi), BitMart, LBank, and BingX. This coordinated multi-exchange debut marks a pivotal moment in NodeOps Network’ journey to make decentralized Compute infrastructure accessible at scale, signaling the beginning of what the community is calling “DePIN 2.0”

NodeOps Network: Powering the Future of Decentralized Compute

NodeOps Network is a decentralized infrastructure coordination layer powering the next era of verifiable compute. Designed for scale, the protocol currently orchestrates over 61,000 active nodes, powers 60+ protocols, and has generated $3.8 million in revenue to date with $150M of assets under management. 

Built on top of NodeOps Network, the NodeOps Platform offers a modular product suite—including a no-code Node Console, decentralized Compute Cloud, Staking Hub, Security Hub, and AI Agent Terminal designed to simplify infrastructure deployment across Web3 and AI. The platform addresses the growing complexity of operating compute and node infrastructure in a multi-chain world, supporting networks across BNB Chain, Ethereum, and emerging Layer 2 solutions.

Redefining Token Launches Through Strategic Access

Token Generation Events serve as critical inflection points in the lifecycle of emerging crypto projects, offering early supporters access to native tokens before widespread distribution. With a proven track record of spotlighting successful Web3 projects, Binance continues to play a pivotal role in bridging high-potential protocols with its global user base.

The introduction of Alpha Points as the sole access mechanism to the NodeOps Network TGE signals a clear shift in launch strategy. Traditionally earned through platform engagement, Alpha Points now serve as high-utility assets rewarding loyal, active users with exclusive opportunities to participate in Binance-curated launches.

Tokenomics for Sustainability

$NODE’s tokenomics emphasize stability, real usage, and economic alignment. With a total genesis supply of 678,833,730 tokens, the distribution model incorporates long-term vesting, protocol-based emissions, and a burn-and-mint equilibrium that ties token creation to on-chain revenue. This structure promotes a responsible token economy, ensuring that supply growth is directly tied to value creation, not speculative emissions.

In line with NodeOps’ commitment to transparency and user-centricity, it released a first-of-its-kind interactive tokenomics portal to help users model and better understand the dynamic nature of $NODE’s tokenomics. Its emissions follow a dynamic mint-and-burn model tied to real network usage, anchoring long-term value to platform demand.

Token Allocation Highlights:

  • Community & Ecosystem: 47.5%
  • Early Backers: 22.5%
  • Protocol Incentives: 15%
  • Initial Contributors: 15%

NodeOps is positioning itself as the leading DePIN infrastructure platform, uniting tokenized incentives, AI automation, and decentralized compute into a single interface for the future of verifiable systems.

About NodeOps Network

NodeOps Network is an AI-powered, decentralized Compute coordination layer that automates validator and node operations across blockchain networks. Supporting over 60 protocols and 61,000 nodes, NodeOps delivers scalable infrastructure tooling and staking solutions that power the next generation of decentralized applications.

For more information, please visit https://nodeops.network/ 

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Zilliqa 2.0 Launches: A New Era for Scalable, Institution-Ready, and EVM-Compatible Blockchain Infrastructure

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Singapore, 30th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Zilliqa, the pioneering high performance Layer 1 blockchain platform known for bringing sharding into production, today announced the official transition from Zilliqa 1.0 to Zilliqa 2.0 — a major protocol upgrade that redefines the platform’s capabilities for developers, enterprises, and institutions alike.

As the industry matures, so do its requirements. With Zilliqa 1.0, the world witnessed that high-throughput, sharded blockchains could operate at scale. But in today’s rapidly evolving web3 world, the need for regulatory alignment, composability, and developer-first tooling is greater than ever. Zilliqa 2.0 addresses this with a re-architected, modular platform designed to support verifiable smart contracts, tokenized assets, and next-generation dApps. It represents a complete architectural overhaul, built to meet the demands of today’s blockchain landscape — from EVM compatibility and modular design to regulatory-ready infrastructure that enables  tokenized real-world assets and compliance-driven DeFi.

“Zilliqa 2.0 is more than an upgrade — it’s a transformation. We’re building the blockchain institutions can trust without compromising on the speed, flexibility, or openness that brought us here in the first place. The next era of blockchain won’t be built on hype. It’ll be built on trust, transparency, and technical excellence. That’s what Zilliqa 2.0 stands for”, said Alexander Zahnd, interim CEO of Zilliqa.

Key Upgrades in Zilliqa 2.0

Zilliqa 2.0 launches with full EVM  support, enabling seamless deployment of Ethereum-native applications and tooling. The platform’s modular design future proofs the chain for upgrades, scale, and protocol evolution.At its core are six foundational pillars: a modern Proof-of-Stake consensus, customizable x-shards, seamless cross-chain communication, light client support, and sustainable tokenomics. Looking ahead, Zilliqa’s roadmap includes smart accounts that will bring enhanced on-chain programmability, as well as zero-knowledge (ZK) features to enable privacy-preserving compliance tools like selective disclosure and verifiable credentials. Together, these upgrades deliver a blockchain that’s faster, greener, easier to build on, and ready for real-world adoption at scale. 

This upgrade transforms Zilliqa into a blockchain that’s as attractive to institutions as it is to developers. Whether it’s fintechs launching programmable assets or compliance-driven DAOs building advanced tooling, Zilliqa 2.0 offers a production-ready base layer that bridges real-world needs with decentralized innovation.

“Zilliqa is now institution-ready and developer-friendly,” Zahnd added. “We’ve rebuilt the core to make sure we’re not just fast — we’re also open, composable and built for real-world impact.”

Continuous Commitment to Performance

With over 50 million transactions processed and one of the most proven sharding implementations in production, Zilliqa’s core performance is only accelerating. Validators remain integral to the protocol, and staking continues to offer attractive rewards as the network enters its next chapter.

With Zilliqa 2.0’s debut, staking receives a performance boost:, streamlined validator onboarding, and potential early high APR for users who migrate staking early from Zilliqa 1.0 to Zilliqa 2.0. This dynamic staking model is designed to incentivize early adopters while scaling sustainably as liquidity gradually transitions from the old to the new system.

Over a six-month Aventurine phase, 21 external validators tested the proto-mainnet, generating over 7.5 million blocks and completing 15 successful client upgrades. Now live on mainnet, Zilliqa 2.0 is powering projects building across tokenized assets, (regulated) DeFi, digital identity, fintech infrastructure, and more. Strategic integrations – such as partnerships with LTIN and deBridge (introducing native USDC) –  are already expanding the ecosystem’s capabilities. With this momentum, Zilliqa is emerging as the high-performance Layer 1 where institutions, innovators, and real-world value collide.

If you’re a developer and want to build dApps on Zilliqa 2.0, please refer to the technical documentation.

About Zilliqa:

Zilliqa is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain platform built to power scalable, secure, and interoperable decentralized applications. As the first public blockchain to implement sharding, Zilliqa has consistently pushed the boundaries of blockchain infrastructure. With the launch of Zilliqa 2.0, the platform is evolving to meet the needs of institutions, enterprises, and developers seeking high-throughput infrastructure with the trust, transparency, and flexibility required for real-world adoption.

To learn more, visit www.zilliqa.com or follow @zilliqa for regular updates.

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LF Labs (LF Coin) Breakout Steals Spotlight as Shiba Inu Price Targets $0.000017 Return

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Dubai, UAE, 30th June 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, LF Labs (LF Coin) gained momentum today despite broader market pressure, drawing attention as Shiba Inu struggles to reclaim key levels. While SHIB battles resistance, LF Labs pushes ahead by building a full-stack Web3 ecosystem with real-world utility. The project’s growing influence and recent developments position LF Coin as a breakout contender in the crypto space.

LF Labs Builds End-to-End Crypto Tools

LF Labs is creating a unified Web3 infrastructure by combining its LF Wallet, PoS devices, and a powerful startup accelerator. The Low Frequency Accelerator fuels early-stage projects with both funding and liquidity, helping them sustain growth in volatile markets. Because of this strong foundation, LF Coin offers more than just a digital asset; it supports practical use cases and long-term value.

LF Coin trades at $0.000567 today, with a 24-hour volume of $750,308, showing strong investor engagement despite a 9.13% decline. However, the recent price dip comes amid a wider market pullback, not a specific project weakness. LF Labs continues to build momentum by offering real-world solutions that reduce fragmentation in the Web3 ecosystem and support seamless user access.

By supporting early-stage startups with both capital and trading infrastructure, LF Labs addresses a critical gap in the blockchain space. Unlike typical venture capital models, its program boosts token stability and market presence. As a result, LF Coin gains strategic importance for both retail users and businesses entering crypto.

Shiba Inu Eyes Recovery After Heavy Drop

Shiba Inu trades at $0.0000107, struggling to hold its footing after losing 25% of its monthly value. This decline followed panic selling triggered by US military actions, leading to broad crypto liquidations. However, SHIB is showing signs of a potential reversal from the $0.0000106 support level.

As the price rebounds for the third time in six months, a double-bottom pattern may be forming. If successful, SHIB could rise 64% to retest the $0.000017 neckline formed during its April rally. The key confirmation would come from a weekly close above that level, backed by rising spot volume.

RSI at 38 shows oversold conditions, suggesting buyers might step in soon. But the 50-day SMA above the price keeps short-term momentum bearish for now. Until SHIB breaks $0.0000168, bulls remain cautious despite historical support patterns.

LF Labs now leads in utility-driven growth, while Shiba Inu seeks technical recovery from long-term support. As short interest spikes on SHIB, a potential short squeeze could support upward momentum. But for now, LF Coin stands out as a more stable and practical crypto opportunity.

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