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22/11/2024

The Pakistani government has introduced a new requirement for Umrah pilgrims to sign an affidavit pledging not to engage in begging while in Saudi Arabia. This move is part of broader efforts to tackle the issue of organized begging, which has been damaging Pakistan’s reputation in the holy land.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, pilgrims who violate the affidavit will face strict legal consequences. This measure comes amid a crackdown on networks allegedly sending individuals to Saudi Arabia for begging.

22/11/2024

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a detailed procedure for blocking and unblocking mobile phone Sims of non-filers including timelines for telecom operators and tax officials.

The procedure has been notified by the FBR in line with the directions of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO).

22/11/2024

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has apprehended a trader from Karachi for scamming a Chinese company of Rs. 115 million by shipping soil and gravel instead of chrome ore.

The suspect Syed Zeeshan Afzal Bilgrami, owner of Danzu Traders, was arrested from his office on I.I. Chundrigar Road following a complaint lodged by Jiangsu Provincial Foreign Trade Corporation, a Chinese import firm. Company representative Corin Chen complained about the issue.

22/11/2024

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature in its latest beta version for Android, allowing users to mention group chats in status updates. This builds on the app’s recent introduction of contact mentions in status updates, expanding the functionality to entire groups.

This new feature enables users to notify an entire group in one go, eliminating the hassle of tagging participants individually. Currently, the system restricts status updates to five mentions, but with this enhancement, mentioning a group will notify the entire chat about the mention. All members who have not muted the group will receive alerts.

22/11/2024

The price of MS Petrol, High-Speed Diesel (HSD), kerosene oil, and light diesel oil (LDO) will likely spike by Rs. 45 per liter after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) demanded Pakistan to impose an 18 percent sales tax on petroleum products.

The lender has turned down Pakistan’s proposal to impose a 1-2 percent sales tax on petroleum products and wants a higher 18 percent to be charged, reported a national daily.

The government has refrained from implementing the IMF’s demand, at least for now. However, the lender’s stance has jeopardized the $5-6 billion upgrade projects under the Brownfield Refinery Policy 2023.

22/11/2024

The battle for social media supremacy continues as Threads introduces a custom feeds feature, a move aimed at competing with Bluesky. This addition marks a significant upgrade for Threads, which is rapidly expanding its user base while aiming at rivals in the space.

Custom feeds have long been a standout feature of Bluesky, but Threads users can now enjoy similar functionality. The feature allows users to pin topic-based feeds directly to their home screen, offering an alternative to the app’s algorithm-driven “for you” feed. For many, this is a welcome change, as Threads’ current algorithm often surfaces repetitive, engagement-seeking content that can clutter feeds.

22/11/2024

The Regional Tax Office, Islamabad on Thursday sealed five prominent restaurants in Islamabad on account of issuing fake invoices/receipts. The action was taken after consumers reported that the restaurants were issuing counterfeit receipts.

This is in line with FBR’s drive to bring Tier-1 Retailers/Restaurants under the tax net through POS Invoicing system, FBR said in a statement.

After determining the inauthenticity of the reported receipts through POS tracking software under an already devised procedure, a team of RTO Islamabad led by Deputy Commissioner sealed five restaurants in Islamabad and also imposed a total penalty of Rs. 1.5 million on these restaurants, the statement added.

21/11/2024

The recruitment of 7,354 teaching interns for government colleges in Punjab has been completed.

During a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to review the progress of the Higher Education Internship Programme, Punjab Higher Education Secretary Dr. Farrukh Naveed announced that the interns would receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000 for eight months. These interns will serve in government colleges until the academic session concludes on March 31.

21/11/2024

he federal government is considering a partial suspension of internet and mobile services in Islamabad and activating the new national firewall in response to a planned protest in the federal capital, sources informed ProPakistani.

Sources said the suspension may affect various districts in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab from November 23 (Saturday).

21/11/2024

The federal government is planning to reduce the solar net metering rate to Rs. 7.5-11 per unit from the current rate of over Rs. 21 per unit.

This follows the recent drop in solar panel prices and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) remarks over the increased use of solar energy which is reducing reliance on grid electricity.

21/11/2024

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Wednesday called on the business community in Karachi to prioritize national interests and increase their investments in Pakistan.

Acknowledging improved economic indicators compared to last year, he projected further progress in 2024 and encouraged businesses to bring back investments, saying, “Only a Pakistani can bail out Pakistan’s economy.”

He said Pakistan’s economic recovery depends on its own citizens and played down actors of default who had failed to put pressure on the country.

21/11/2024

The Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF) announced the awardees of its first round of funding.

Ten organizations, spanning eight countries across East Africa, West Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, have been selected for their innovative solutions and impact in tackling the gender digital divide including DEMO Pakistan which will receive over $1 million for digital inclusion efforts.

21/11/2024

The price of gold in Pakistan continued its recovered as it posted the third straight increase this week on Wednesday.

According to data issued by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold (24 carats) rose by Rs. 800 per tola to Rs. 274,300, while the price of 10 grams was up by Rs. 686 to Rs. 235,168.

This is the third straight increase in the price of gold this week after heavy losses last week. On Monday, the price of the precious metal rose by Rs. 2,500 per tola while Tuesday saw the price go up by Rs. 3,600 per tola. Today’s increase takes the cumulative increase this week to almost Rs. 7,000 per tola.

21/11/2024

The District Administration of Peshawar has initiated a major crackdown against the misuse of plaza parking spaces for commercial purposes.

A special team led by Assistant Commissioner (City) Muhammad Daood Saleemi, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Peshawar, Sarmad Saleem Akram, conducted inspections of parking spaces at various plazas and buildings along Ashraf Road, Lady Reading Hospital Road, and Warsak Road.

The inspections revealed that several parking areas designated for public use were being repurposed for unauthorized commercial activities and illegal constructions.

As a result, 14 plaza parking areas were sealed to prevent further violations.

Deputy Commissioner Sarmad Saleem Akram emphasized that the district administration is taking necessary steps to ensure smooth traffic flow and provide relief to the public.

20/11/2024

Applying tax rates on agricultural income similar to those imposed on other sectors can help Pakistan generate Rs. 65 billion per year, according to a report by Fredrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).

Under IMF conditions, provinces are near imposing Agriculture Income Tax (AIT). Punjab Assembly has passed the AIT bill, while other provinces, including Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan must still secure legislative approval for it.

20/11/2024

The Punjab School Education Department is considering eliminating the Saturday holiday in schools to compensate for the reduced academic year caused by smog-related closures and other unscheduled holidays, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV channel.

Once implemented, schools will operate for six days a week instead of the current five, ensuring more instructional time for students.

20/11/2024

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acquired consultancy services of National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) for ‘Release of IMT Spectrum for Improvement of Next Generation Mobile Broadband Services in Pakistan’ and signed a contract on 5th November 2024, accordingly.

Stakeholder consultation has been initiated, and the Consultant will recommend to the Government salient features of the upcoming spectrum release process including proposed reforms, spectrum valuation, and auction design.

The process will most likely be completed by April 2025.

20/11/2024

To tackle fabricated sexual assault accusations, Lahore authorities have unveiled new regulations that impose a three-year prison sentence for filing false claims under the Anti-Rape Act. The city’s police department is working on detailed protocols to ensure these rules are enforced efficiently.

Recent police data highlights a troubling trend, with almost half of the reported sexual assault cases in Lahore being deemed baseless. Investigations cleared 70 individuals of wrongdoing in over 400 cases, while 800 more are still under review. The remaining cases have already been referred to the courts for further action.

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