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Senate Panel Calls on SBP to End Mandatory Abaya Rules for Female Bank Staff
In a significant development, a Senate committee has urged the State Bank of Pakistan to intervene after reports emerged that some Islamic banks were forcing female staff to wear abayas. The call comes as lawmakers stress that women should not…
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PTA Wins Rs. 1.37 Billion Tax Case Against FBR
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) secured a significant legal victory against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) concerning the unauthorized deduction of Rs. 1.37…
Limelight Manager Arrested for Recording Inappropriate Videos of Women in Khanewal
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Khanewal: A disturbing incident has surfaced at the Khanewal branch of the popular fashion brand Limelight, where the store’s manager was caught recording inappropriate videos…
Ship Seized After Damaging Underwater Cable
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On December 25, 2024, Finnish authorities detained the Russian-linked oil tanker Eagle S for allegedly damaging the Estlink 2 undersea power cable connecting Finland and…
Electric Buses Arrive in Islamabad with New Routes and Fleet Expansion
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ISLAMABAD: Public transport in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has reportedly made a significant advancement with the arrival of 146 electric buses. Residents of the…
License Approved by PNRA for Largest Nuclear Power Plant
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The Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) has granted a construction license for Unit 5 of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant (C-5), marking a significant advancement…
Federal Cabinet Eliminates 15% Additional Tax on Banks
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ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the federal cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved a law to raise the ordinary income tax rate for banks to…
EU Delegation in Islamabad Warn of Fraudulent Google Maps Listings
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Islamabad: European Union (EU) diplomatic missions in Islamabad have issued warnings about fraudulent entries on Google Maps that falsely represent EU member state embassies. These…
Pakistan’s First Anti-Smog Tower Installed in Lahore
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The Environmental Protection Department of Pakistan announced that Lahore is now home to the country’s first anti-smog tower. The tower, which could filter 50,000 cubic…
New Tax Relief for Overseas Pakistanis Investing in Real Estate
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KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis can now enjoy exemption from higher taxes under Sections 236C and 236K, regardless of their inclusion on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL).…
PTA Raises Concern Over Low Female Presence in the IT Industry
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The information technology (IT) industry and the digital landscape are experiencing significant growth, yet women in Pakistan remain “alarmingly low” in these fields. In a…
CTD Budget Aims to Strengthen Digital Surveillance
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The Punjab government has approved an additional budget of over Rs. 1.9 billion to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD). These funds will…
Instagram Experiments with Enhanced Story Highlights
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Instagram is apparently testing a new feature called story highlights, which allows users to see previous Instagram stories from accounts they follow. New features have…
FBR Refuses to Release Tax Data to Provinces Over Agriculture Tax Conflict
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The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not share income tax returns with provincial governments, as they are considered private under Section 216 of the…
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