FBR Partners with Banks to Tackle Tax Evasion with Account Insights

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities are intensifying efforts to combat tax evasion by introducing stricter measures to ensure compliance. As part of this initiative, banks will now…

PIDE Vice Chancellor Dr. Nadeemul Haq Fined for Harassment of Female Employee

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Dr. Nadeemul Haq, has been fined Rs 500,000 for harassment following a formal…

Pakistan Inaugurates First Genetic Molecular Laboratory at JSMU

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan’s first genetic molecular laboratory has been inaugurated with the cooperation of the Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA), an organization of Pakistani-origin…

Meta denies claims regarding Palestinian news restriction

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Meta has refuted accusations that it intentionally restricted Palestinian news coverage, explaining that balancing free speech with security concerns posed by Hamas, a U.S.-sanctioned terrorist…

Over 1.4 Million Websites Blocked by PTA Under PECA

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has taken decisive action against illegal online activities by blocking over 1.4 million websites under the Prevention of Electronic…

PTA Reinstates Class Licenses for VPN and Data Services

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has reinstated the issuance of Class Licenses for Data Services, including Virtual Private Network (VPN) and associated services, within…

November 2024 Sees 27% Rise in Pakistan’s Foreign Direct Investment

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The country’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) reached $219 million in November 2024, a 27% increase from $172 million in the same month of FY24.…

SECP Urges Public to Be Cautious of Investment Scams

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has warned the public about another unlawful deposit/investment scheme being run by an unincorporated business called…

APS Peshawar Attack; 10 Years of Grief and Determination to Combat Terrorism

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Pakistan is marking the tenth anniversary of the horrific Army Public School (APS) assault in Peshawar, which killed more than 150 people, including 132 children.…

Pakistan to Get 3,000 EV Charging Stations with $350m Chinese Investment

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to media reports, the Pakistani government has partnered with a prominent Chinese company to invest $350 million in national electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure,…

Rajab Butt, TikTok Star, Arrested Over Lion Cub and Gun Display

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The Lahore Police Department has taken renowned TikToker and family vlogger Rajab Butt into custody on accusations of illegally possessing a lion cub and…

FBR Enhances Customs Operations with Faceless System at Karachi Port

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system in Karachi as part of its transformation plan, beginning on…

Mobile Phone Manufacturing to Start Soon in Punjab

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The government of Punjab has agreed to collaborate with China’s Vivo Mobile Company to build a factory in the province to manufacture cell phones. As…

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