Pakistani Startup Icon Backs UAE Fintech’s Record $48M Funding

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

Mudassir Sheikha, the founder of Careem, has joined a group of angel investors backing UAE fintech Alaan in its record $48 million Series A round.…

FBR Drops New Online Tax Rules – What It Means for Online Sellers & Couriers

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched an aggressive crackdown on Pakistan’s e-commerce sector, introducing sweeping tax compliance requirements for online sellers and courier…

FBR Explains Rules for Economic Transaction Limits

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

The Federal Board of Revenue has issued detailed rules on FBR economic transaction limits for individuals who fail to declare their income sources or investments…

You May Have to Pay $15,000 for a US Tourist Visa

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Travelers applying for a US tourist visa may soon face a hefty bond requirement of up to $15,000, as the United States plans to launch…

Pakistan Falls Short on IMF Fiscal Conditions as Provinces Miss Targets

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan has fallen short on key IMF fiscal conditions as provincial governments failed to meet cash surplus targets and the FBR missed critical revenue benchmarks…

FBR Sales Tax Deadline for June 2025 Returns Extended Further

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

Pakistan’s apex tax body has further extended the FBR sales tax deadline for June 2025 returns. Taxpayers now have more time to submit returns if…

Pakistani Students Bag Four Medals at Nuclear Science Olympiad 2025

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

Pakistan achieved a remarkable feat at the International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2025 by securing four medals in Malaysia, marking a proud moment for the nation’s…

ECC Okays EV Subsidy, QAU Grant

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

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved several key economic measures in its recent meeting. The session,…

Pak Suzuki Rating Upgraded with Stable Outlook

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA) has upgraded the Pak Suzuki rating, elevating its long-term rating from AA- to AA and its short-term rating from…

Pakistani University Shines in Global Innovation Rankings 2025

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

The National University of Technology (NUTECH) has made Pakistan proud by excelling in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025. Among 1,325 universities from…

Three New Routes Confirmed for Karachi Green Line BRT

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

Residents of the Sindh capital will soon see improvements in public transport as the second phase of the Karachi Green Line BRT begins construction in…

Now You Can Travel to Iran and GCC via Ferry Service

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

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has approved Pakistan’s first-ever ferry service license. The international operator, Sea Keepers, will launch ferry routes that connect Pakistan with…

Sindh Solar Scheme Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

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

The provincial government has revealed the eligibility criteria for its Sindh Solar Scheme. This initiative will provide free solar systems to families with limited electricity…

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