CDA to Launch Cashless Payment System in Islamabad

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a move towards a more efficient and transparent financial system, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to transition to a digital payment…

PTA, FIA Take Action Against Illegal International SIM Sales

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing, has launched a nationwide crackdown against the illegal…

Shell Pakistan’s Profit Falls to Rs3.3bn Amid Wafi Energy Acquisition

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Shell Pakistan Limited (PSX: SHEL), now rebranded as Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (WEPL), has reported a sharp decline in its annual profitability, with profit…

Now You Can Get iPhone 16 Series on Instalments in Pakistan with 0% Markup

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Good news for Apple enthusiasts in Pakistan! The iPhone 16 instalments in Pakistan are now available with 0% markup through the Bank of Punjab (BOP).…

Bank of Khyber Takes Steps to Operate as a Fully Islamic Bank

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Bank of Khyber (BoK) has officially embarked on its journey to transform from a conventional banking institution into a fully-fledged Islamic bank. This strategic…

IT Export Misreporting: Lawmakers Allege Tax Evasion by Textile Exporters

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers have raised concerns over IT export misreporting, alleging that textile exporters are falsely declaring their shipments as IT exports to take advantage of…

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Pakistan’s Mobile Phone Imports Decline 12.04% in FY 2024-25

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan mobile phone imports totaled $868.551 million in the first seven months (July-January) of the fiscal year 2024-25, marking a 12.04% decline compared to…

MCMC Commends Pakistan’s USF for Rs136 Billion Investment in Bridging Digital Divide

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

ISLAMABAD: In a significant acknowledgment of Pakistan’s digital progress, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has praised the Universal Service Fund (USF) of the…

SUPARCO Announces Pakistan’s Lunar Rover Naming Contest: Here’s How to Participate

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has revealed plans to launch the country’s first lunar rover in 2028 as part of China’s…

After a Decade-Long Wait, Tesla Starts Hiring in India

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

Just days after Elon Musk met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tesla is ramping up its hiring efforts in the country. On its careers…

Pakistan’s IT Export Remittances See 26% Growth in FY 2024-25

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports, including computer and call center services, have registered a 26% growth during the first seven…

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PMDC to Decide Fee Structure for Private Medical and Dental Colleges

By Tech Desk ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) is set to deliberate on the standardization of tuition fees for private medical and dental colleges in…

Sindh Govt Plans Free Solar Panel Distribution for Half a Million Homes

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 10 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In 2025, the Sindh government will distribute an extra 500,000 solar systems to low-income households, allowing them to alleviate their heavy electricity expenses. Sindh Chief…

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