IMF Urges Pakistan to Include SPS Officials in Asset Declarations

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Pakistan to broaden its asset declaration requirements by including officials appointed on the Special Pay Scale, in addition…

Maharashtra Becoming First Indian State to Get Starlink

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

India’s Maharashtra state, which includes the financial hub Mumbai, is set to become the first region in the country to introduce Elon Musk’s Starlink internet…

Pakistan, Germany Seal €114m Development Deal

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and Germany on Wednesday wrapped up their bilateral negotiations on development cooperation in Islamabad, with Berlin announcing a new financial and technical commitment worth…

Amazon Sues Perplexity AI Over Automated Shopping Feature

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Amazon has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging that the startup’s automated shopping feature, known as its agentic system, covertly accessed Amazon customer accounts…

Beaver Supermoon to Light Up Night Sky Tonight, Says SUPARCO

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Beaver Supermoon will be visible across the globe tonight, including in Pakistan, as the celestial event marks the moon’s closest approach to Earth this…

FBR Extends Deadline for Manual Tax Returns Filing

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue has extended the deadline for filing manual tax returns until November 30, offering temporary relief to taxpayers who still rely…

Qatar’s Al-Thani Group Signals Exit From Port Qasim Power Project

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Qatar’s Al-Thani Group has indicated plans to withdraw its 49 percent share from the Port Qasim coal power project, becoming the latest foreign investor to…

Minerals Division Proposed to Overhaul Pakistan’s Gemstone Sector

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government is evaluating a proposal to create a dedicated minerals division after the Ministry of Commerce supported establishing a specialised body to reform Pakistan’s…

Punjab Govt Ends Pension for Future Employees

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has introduced a major policy shift that eliminates pension benefits for future provincial employees under a new ordinance aimed at restructuring its…

Pakistan Digital Transformation Poised to Deliver $20bn in Economic Impact

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government expects Pakistan digital transformation efforts to generate an economic impact of $20 billion within the next four years, supported by major reforms…

Pakistani Universities Secure Spots in QS World University Rankings for Asia

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Several Pakistani universities have earned positions in the QS World University Rankings Asia 2026, highlighting their growing academic presence in the region. The National University…

Punjab to Buy 25 New VIP Security Vehicles Worth Over Rs270mn

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has decided to acquire 25 new VIP security vehicles to strengthen protection measures for high profile individuals across the province, according to…

DISCOs Push for Fixed Charges on Solar Net Metering Users

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Power distribution companies (DISCOs) have asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to approve fixed charges for solar net metering users as more consumers…

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