Govt Plans Tobacco Levy for Daanish University’s Operational Costs

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing to introduce a tobacco levy for Daanish University to support the institution’s operational expenses once completed in the capital.…

Pakistan Visa Policy for Foreign Newborns Relaxed

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a major administrative development, the federal government has simplified the Pakistan visa policy for foreign newborns, easing bureaucratic procedures for diplomats and foreign…

Pakistan EV Policy Allocates Rs9 Billion for Green Mobility

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The newly announced Pakistan EV policy is making waves as the government rolls out a Rs9 billion plan to boost electric bikes and three-wheelers,…

Now You Can Earn with WhatsApp Monetization Features!

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WhatsApp has officially introduced new monetization features designed for businesses and content creators, integrating them into the app’s “Updates” tab. This strategic move is part…

Tech Entrepreneurs in Pakistan: Driving Innovation in the Digital Age

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan’s technology ecosystem is accelerating, propelled by a youthful population, better access to the Internet, and increased demand for digital solutions. Growing demand has encouraged…

GTA VI Delay Dampens Hopes for 2025 Videogame Market Boom

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The global videogame market’s growth rate is now expected to improve only marginally in 2025, primarily due to the GTA VI delay, according to a…

Adobe Unveils Firefly AI App for iOS and Android

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

SAN FRANCISCO: Adobe has officially rolled out its Firefly AI app for iOS and Android, aiming to capitalize on the rising trend of AI-generated content…

Trump Signals TikTok Deadline Extension as China Approval Looms

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated he may once again approve a TikTok deadline extension for ByteDance to sell off TikTok’s U.S. assets,…

Pak-American Entrepreneur Raises $600M for AI Vehicle Startup Applied Intuition

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

SAN FRANCISCO: In a major development for the autonomous vehicle industry, Pakistani-American entrepreneur Qasar Younis has raised $600 million in new funding for his AI-driven…

PTA Suspends LDI License Applications Amid Low Business Demand

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has suspended the acceptance of applications for Long Distance and International (LDI) Licenses due to low market competition and…

New Tax Alert! Govt Targets Temu, Google & Others Under Digital Law

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to tighten its grip on the growing digital economy, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has approved…

Pakistan Secures First Insider Trading Conviction: Habib Metro Bank AVP Found Guilty

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: (Updated) In a historic judgment, the Sindh Special Court (Offences in Banks) has issued the first-ever insider trading conviction in Pakistan in a case…

BISP Retail Payment System Rolled Out for 2025 Installments

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has officially rolled out its BISP retail payment system to distribute quarterly stipends, starting with the Quarter 4…

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