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.
Mobile Internet Services Begin Restoring in Islamabad, Rawalpindi
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Mobile internet services have started to gradually restore in Islamabad and Rawalpindi after a two-day suspension that followed the announcement of a protest march by…
NADRA Launches Digital Birth and Death Notification System Across Pakistan
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), in collaboration with provincial governments, has launched a digital birth and death notification system in hospitals and health…
AIIB Approves $235m for Lahore Wastewater Management Project
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a $235 million loan for the Lahore Wastewater Management Project to ensure a sustainable supply of clean…
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Partner to Empower Youth Through IT
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting youth empowerment through collaboration in information technology and sports. The agreements…
PM&DC Approves 5% Fee Hike for Medical and Dental Colleges
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has approved a 5% increase in tuition fees for medical and dental colleges across Pakistan for the 2025-26…
Pak Suzuki Announces Exciting Cash Bonus for Every VX Buyers
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has announced an exciting cash bonus offer for Suzuki Every VX buyers, providing a Rs450,000 discount on its latest model…
Pakistan’s Car Sales Jump 53% as Suzuki Leads Recovery
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Pakistan’s car sales have surged 53% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of FY26, signaling a strong rebound in the country’s automotive sector. The latest…
Govt Moves Forward with First Women Bank Limited Privatisation
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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The federal government has taken another key step in the First Women Bank Limited privatisation process as the Privatisation Commission (PC) Board recommended a reference…
Punjab Farmers to Get Rs30m Interest-Free Loans for High-Tech Machinery
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched a High-Tech Farm Mechanisation Financing Programme Portal to offer interest-free loans of up to Rs30 million to farmers…
Saudi Arabia to Introduce Sugar-Based Taxation System in 2026
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Saudi Arabia is set to roll out a new sugar-based taxation system for sweetened beverages starting January 2026, replacing the existing flat-rate excise model. According…
Punjab Launches Pakistan’s First AI EcoBot for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first AI EcoBot to enhance environmental monitoring and public engagement through artificial intelligence. The innovative digital assistant provides real-time…
Pakistan’s Real Economy Could Be Close to $1 Trillion: Finance Minister
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s real economy could be close to $1 trillion, nearly double the officially documented figure of $411…
Punjab Revenue Authority’s Tax Collection Jumps 28pc Year-on-Year
By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐
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The Punjab Revenue Authority’s (PRA) tax collection jumped 28 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025–26, reaching Rs66.41 billion. The increase comes…
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