Manik Aftab
Manik Aftab is a writer for TechJuice, focusing on the intersections of education, finance, and broader social developments. He analyzes how technology is reshaping these critical sectors across Pakistan.
These 15 Major Sectors Lead Surge in Pakistan’s Sales Tax Revenue for FY 2024-25
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐
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Nearly 57.3 percent of Pakistan’s sales tax collection on domestic supplies in 2024-25 came from 15 major sectors, including electrical energy, POL products, sugar, cement…
Sessions Court Advises Sindh to Set Up Special Court for Mines and Minerals
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐
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A sessions court has advised the Sindh government to take immediate steps to establish the Special Court for Mines and Minerals under the Sindh Mines…
FBR’s Withholding Tax Collection Surges 32.7pc in FY2025-26
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 3 weeks ago ⏐
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved a major revenue milestone, reporting a substantial 32.7 percent increase in withholding tax collection for the ongoing…
27th Constitutional Amendment Targets Dual Citizenship in Bureaucracy
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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The federal government is moving forward with the 27th Constitutional Amendment, a proposal that seeks to restrict dual citizenship among civil servants. The development has…
Metro Bus and Orange Line Travel To Cost More in Punjab
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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Travel on the Metro Bus and Orange Line will now cost more after the Punjab Mass Transit System increased the price of its T-Cash card,…
Landfall Spyware Targets Samsung Galaxy Devices Across Android 13–15
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have uncovered a spyware campaign called Landfall, targeting Samsung Galaxy devices across Android 13–15. The malware exploited…
OpenAI Sued Over ChatGPT’s Alleged Role in Suicides and Distress
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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OpenAI is facing seven lawsuits in California state courts claiming that its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, contributed to suicides and severe psychological distress, according to ABC.…
FIA Probes NCCIA Bribery Scandal Involving Scam Call Centres in Islamabad
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Circle in Islamabad has registered a case in the high-profile NCCIA bribery scandal, targeting 10 officers of the National…
New PPSC Merit Policy Introduced
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced a significant reform with the introduction of a new PPSC merit policy, eliminating the weightage of academic…
CDA Accelerates Work on Mega Projects Ahead of SCO Summit in Islamabad
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa has instructed that all major development projects be completed before the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit…
Punjab Tightens Crackdown on Smog Violations With 51 New Cases Filed
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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Punjab Police have intensified their operations against environmental offenders, filing 51 fresh cases as part of their campaign to combat smog and reduce air pollution…
Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Simplifies Home Registration for Citizens
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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The Housing Department has further simplified the registration process for the Apni Chhat Apna Ghar program, making it easier than ever for citizens to apply.…
Court Moves to Tackle Lahore Air Quality Crisis
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to launch a strict enforcement campaign to protect Lahore air quality by ensuring that no smoke-emitting vehicle…
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