IMF Relief Measures for Pakistan Budget 2025 Still Under Review

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Amid ongoing negotiations, officials concerned have not yet approved IMF relief measures for Pakistan budget 2025, as discussions with the government continue over proposed tax…

Karachi Gets First Bicycle Ambulance Service via Rescue 1122

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a groundbreaking effort to improve emergency healthcare in congested areas, Rescue 1122 has launched a bicycle ambulance service in Karachi, targeting densely populated neighborhoods…

Chery Makes Major Leap in EVs with Solid-State Battery Push

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Chery is making strides in solid-state battery technology, signaling a potential leap forward in electric vehicle (EV) performance. A test version of its Exlantix ET…

SECP Halts United Insurance’s Guarantee Business over Unpaid Billions

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has ceased the guarantee business of The United Insurance Company of Pakistan Limited, following a series…

FBR to Block SIMs of 450,000+ Non-Filers ( Shared data with Telecos)

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a major push to expand the tax base, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated a campaign involving SIM blocking for non-filers, sharing…

Google I/O AI Announcements Showcase Gemini Upgrades and AI-Driven Tools

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

At the annual developer conference in California, the Google I/O AI announcements on May 21, 2025, unveiled a powerful wave of innovations aimed at making…

Senate Told High Taxes Pushing Firms to Dubai

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has voiced alarm over rising Pakistani business migration to Dubai, with members citing high taxation and…

Senate Raises Concern Over Sales Tax Refund Delay for Key Export Sectors

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has raised serious concern over the persistent sales tax refund delay, particularly affecting the food export…

Tesla to Begin Robotaxi Testing in Austin Soon

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Elon Musk has officially announced that the Tesla robotaxi service will begin pilot testing in Austin, Texas, by the end of June. The initial trial…

Google AI Subscription Offer Launches with Premium Plan

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Google has officially launched a new Google AI subscription offer called AI Ultra, targeting professionals, developers, and creatives who demand top-tier AI tools and capabilities.…

KP Introduces Laser Kidney Stone Treatment for Children

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

PESHAWAR: In a major healthcare milestone, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has rolled out laser kidney stone treatment for children under its public health system. The facility is…

SBP Regulatory Sandbox Introduced to Boost Fintech Innovation

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially unveiled the SBP regulatory sandbox guidelines as part of its broader Vision 2028 strategy. This platform…

Pakistan Launches Digital Assets Authority to Regulate Crypto sector

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 7 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

In a landmark step toward embracing the future of finance, the Ministry of Finance has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to regulate digital assets and accelerate…

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