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10/11/2021

Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Rizwan are suffering from flu, ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final.

Neither player took part in practice today but the team management are hopeful that both will be fit for the match against Australia

10/10/2021

Mohsin-e-Pakistan Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan has departed for his eternal abode on Sunday after his health declined and he was shifted to ventilator support, ARY News reported.
The family of the iconic nuclear physicist has confirmed the passing, saying he had been in a very critical health condition and was shifted to the ICU.
After contracting COVID earlier, Khan had recovered but since last night his health suddenly deteriorated and he was shifted to KRL Hospital’s ICU

02/10/2021

The ailing comedian had made an emergency landing in Germany as his health deteriorated.

He was headed from Karachi to Washington in the United States for medical treatment, but the air ambulance carrying him and his wife Zareen Ghazal made an emergency landing in Germany earlier this week as his condition deteriorated further.

29/09/2021

The government has markedly increased regulatory duties on import of essential food and non-food items and luxury goods, including up to 240% hike in import duties on mobile phones for additional Rs27 billion revenues in the new fiscal year.
The new regulatory duties came into force from Thursday – the first day of the new fiscal year, 2021-22, according to a notification issued by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
The government has also slapped 55% regulatory duty on import of potato, while retaining 60% regulatory duty on import of wheat and 25% on wheat flour despite being a food deficient country. The federal cabinet has largely waived off duties and taxes on import of wheat and sugar.
But the FBR has retained wheat-related duties in the revised Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO), which has superseded a 2019 SRO. The FBR has issued an SRO to give effect to these new revenue measures. The final list of items that has been issued is broader than the initial it

28/09/2021

Former Pakistan captain and ex-chief selector Inzamamul Haq was admitted to a hospital in Lahore after suffering a heart attack.

The news of the cricketer's ailing health started trending on Twitter and citizens, as well as sporting stars, were quick to wish him a speedy recovery.

Speaking to Media his agent said that the 51-year-old had been brought to the hospital after experiencing heart pain.
He said that the cricketer had undergone an angioplasty and had a stent put in. The agent, who asked to remain anonymous, said that Inzamam was stable and under observation.
He said that he was hopeful that Inzamam would be discharged soon.

28/09/2021

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28/09/2021

The federal ministry of information technology has received the approval of Rs8 billion budget for about nine broadband and optical fiber projects across the country to cover 7.5 million new users of internet service.
The Universal Service Fund board of directors huddled over nine of these projects for which they have green lighted the funds to extend IT services in areas that lack access to internet.
Rs2.6 billion of these funds will be used for broadband services while another Rs4.98 billion are set for optical fiber.
The meeting said that some 7.5 million people from the various districts of all provinces will benefit from these projects and a total area of 37,790 square kilometers is covered.
The federal minister for IT Aminul Haque said internet connectivity for Babusar Top, Saiful Malook lake, and Kumrat Valley is being ensured via these projects.

28/09/2021

Quetta Customs has announced to launch a crackdown on non-custom paid vehicles in the Balochistan capital and Afghan border areas next months
According to customs officials, action will also be taken against car showrooms involved in trade of NCP vehicles.
The chief collector of the Balochistan customs said first information reports (FIRs) will be registered over possession of non-custom paid vehicles. The action is being taken on the directives of the federal government and federal ombudsman.
the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) had said Rs11.2 billion worth of non-custom paid vehicles were confiscated during the July-Jan period. A total of Rs41 billion worth of smuggled items were seized during January-August 2020/2021 as against Rs22 billion worth of such items confiscated during last year’s corresponding period.
The FBR said the value of the items seized during the first seven month of the current fiscal year is almost equal to that of confiscated commodities during the entire previous year, which totaled Rs36 billion.

27/09/2021

Britain will award up to 10,500 temporary work visas to lorry drivers and poultry workers to alleviate chronic personnel shortages, the government announced on Saturday, in a U-turn on post-Brexit immigration policy.

The short-term visas, which will be valid from next month until late December, come as minister’s battle with a significant shortage of drivers and other vital personnel, which has hampered gasoline supplies and other industries. A shortage of tanker drivers has generated long lines at gas stations in recent days, as customers ignore government warnings not to panic-buy fuel after some garages closed owing to a lack of supply.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to expand the vital worker visa system is a U-turn from his government, which has tightened post-Brexit immigration laws, saying that Britain’s reliance on foreign labor must stop. Despite a projected shortage of 100,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers and warnings from numerous industries that supplies would run out, it has resisted the move for months.

27/09/2021

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27/09/2021

Oraan, Pakistan’s first gender-inclusive fintech, has raised US$3 million in the largest seed funding closed by a local women-led startup.Per a statement issued by the startup in this regard, the financing round was co-led by Zayn Capital and Wavemaker Partners, with participation from Resolution Ventures, i2i Ventures, Hustle Fund, Haitou Global, Plug and Play, and notable angels like Claire Diaz-Ortiz —a former partner at Magma Partners — who has also come on board as an advisor to the company. Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar also lauded the startup.

Notable angels like Claire Diaz-Ortiz, former partner at Magma Partners, who has also come on board as an advisor to the company also participated in the round.

Taking to Twitter, he wrote:”Great to see Pakistani women also making their mark in the startup space. Initiatives like Oraan which improve financial inclusiveness for women would make a great impact on key strategic objectives like women empowerment and increasing savings rate.”The startup was founded in 2018 by Halima Iqbal, a former investment banker, and Farwah Tapal, a design strategist.

Oraan Committees, the startup’s flagship product, is the digital re imagination of Rotating Saving and Credit Associations (‘ROSCAs’), an age-old method of group saving and credit. “ROSCAs are known as committees in Pakistan and used by 41 per cent of the Pakistani population, with up to $5 billion rotating annually,” the statement read.

Focusing on gender-specific innovation, Oraan designed products and services around credit, insurance, and savings in Pakistan – home to 5% of the world’s unbanked female population.“Oraan was founded when we realised that the majority of the Pakistani population struggles to access financial services simply because they are not designed for them,” said Halima Iqbal, CEO and founder at Oraan. “

While there is a demand among women for credit, insurance, and savings services, they are unable to approach financial institutions due to mistrust, the complexity of products, and challenges around mobility.”Using the Oraan app, Oraan Savers are able to sign up for committees that suit their needs and allow them to save with groups beyond their immediate geographical and social networks.

27/09/2021

The £20million Boat Tail convertible grand tourer is the first of an exclusive trio of highly personalised nautically-based limousines.
It has been specially commissioned by a wealthy and 'flamboyant' couple with a love of chilled champagne and alfresco meals - hence the vehicle's incredible rear deck housing a dinner set, rotating cocktail tables with matching chairs and a parasol that automatically extends out when they want to dine at the rear of their Roller.
The British car maker has even exclusively modified the cabin to house personalised 'his and hers' wrist watches – either of which can be slotted into the dashboard to become the motor's clock.
Reports that the owner may be an American rapper were understood to be 'unfounded' and 'wide of the mark'.

27/09/2021

Well done, said Said Prime Minister Imran Khan while complimenting the Ministry of Maritime Affairs for its curtain raiser of the new Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) and termed the project a game-changer for the city.
He said earlier today via his official Twitter handle that the inclusion of KCCDZ “in CPEC is game changer”. It will clean up our marine habitat for fishermen, develop 20 thousand low-income housing units and “present opportunities for investors”.
“Will put Khi [Karachi] at par with developed port cities,” PM Imran Khan noted.
Yesterday, China and Pakistan developed a consensus on making the multi-billion Karachi Coastal Comprehensive Development Zone (KCCDZ) project part of the CPEC framework.
The KCCDZ will be executed on direct Chinese investment in partnership with Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the statement said. The volume of expected investment is around $3.5 billion.

27/09/2021

Mexico’s auto parts industries would collaborate with their Pakistani counterparts to tap the vast potential of the country’s auto-vending sector that needs more international exposure.
Such an agreement was reached through a series of four webinars held to enhance the understanding between the two country’s industries and to develop a roadmap to create a mutual understanding.
Shabana Aziz, Pakistan’s Commercial Councilor posted in Mexico had been working with the key stakeholders of the Mexican automotive industry and was able to arrange relevant representatives to meet with Pakistani representatives.
Mexico is the 7th largest automotive producer in the world. One of the big auto parts distributors like VAZLO would be attractive for Pakistani auto parts manufacturers.
During the webinars, opportunities were found in the forging parts and rubber parts segments in Mexico, Khan said adding that some companies did contact auto parts manufacturers in Pakistan and initial queries were started. “This is the beginning because in engineering goods the gestation period to mature business takes a certain time,” he said.

26/09/2021

27/07/2021

Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Karachi, the district administration has decided to impose heavy fines on the citizens who do not wear face masks in the city, as per sources.
The deputy commissioner visited various areas of the southern district and fined more than 30 citizens for not wearing masks.

The deputy commissioner fined the owners of Burns Road, Clifton, President, Defense bakery, Malik Shop, restaurants for seeing the staff without masks.
He clarified that no concessions would be made to those who did not wear face masks and heavy fines would be imposed on them.

27/07/2021

After scaling Mount Everest, Shehroze Kashif who is just 19, in another major achievement, has become the youngest Pakistani to reach the summit of K2, the world’s second highest peak.

His father Kashif Suliman confirmed that Shehroze Kashif has successfully scaled K2 at 8:10 am today morning and made a history. He maintained Shehroze has started his journey towards K2 two weeks earlier.

The mountaineer reached at the base camp on 14th of July to summit the 8,611 metres peak, his father added.
Meanwhile, taking to Twitter, Alpine Adventure Guides also confirmed that a Pakistani team has successfully waved the national flag on the top of K2. Multiple teams summit K2 including Kashif, it read.

26/07/2021

The National Assembly Friday passed "The Special Technology Zones Authority Bill, 2021" to set up an authority to boost the domestic IT sector and attract foreign direct investment in the country by giving 10-year tax exemption to zone developers and enterprises.
The National Assembly also passed the "The Islamabad Capital Territory Senior Citizens Bill, 2021" to provide protection socially and economically to the senior citizens of Islamabad. Advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs, Babar Awan tabled the two bills separately in the house for passage.