Pakistani Authorities Detain Indian Man for Illegally Crossing Border to Meet Facebook Lover

By Tech Desk ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A 30-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district was arrested in Pakistan for crossing the border illegally to meet a woman he fell in love with on Facebook. The…

January 15 Marks Rollout of Govt’s Security-Enhanced B-Forms

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

For the first time in the country’s history, the government is set to roll out B-Forms with advanced security features for children over 10 years…

Dastak Doorstep App Services Now Accessible in 40 Districts

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

LAHORE: The ‘Maryam Ke Dastak’ initiative, which provides more than 70 government services, has been extended to 40 districts across the province as per the…

Pakistan Receives $300M Loan from UBL

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

KARACHI: The government of Pakistan has secured a $300 million loan from United Bank Ltd (UBL) to meet the growing financial needs required to repay…

PTA Wins Rs. 1.37 Billion Tax Case Against FBR

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).…

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