Lahore, Pakistan – Xiaomi today announced the all-new Redmi 13C, offering outstanding entertainment and photographic experiences to satisfy the creative needs of Gen Z. Redmi 13C powers up your photographic experiences to satisfy all your social media needs with its impressive hardware and software enhancements. It features an enhanced 50MP AI triple camera and an […]
Pakistan Announces New Petrol and Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – The caretaker federal government of Pakistan has announced a reduction in diesel prices, while keeping petrol prices unchanged. The price of diesel has been reduced by Rs7 per litre, while the price of kerosene oil has been reduced by Rs3.82 per litre and the price of light-speed diesel (LSD) has been reduced […]
FBR Unblocks PIA’s Bank Accounts
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) unblocked the bank accounts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday after matters over non-payment of dues were settled between the two entities. The FBR had blocked PIA’s bank accounts over non-payment of taxes amid an ‘all-important’ audit from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). However, the bank accounts […]
ADB Approves $180 Million Loan to Improve Waste Management in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $180 million loan to help Pakistan improve water supply and solid waste management services in two rapidly growing cities in Punjab province. The Developing Resilient Environments and Advancing Municipal Services in Punjab Project will curtail excessive groundwater extraction and urban environment degradation by expanding […]
Pakistani Prime Minister Calls for Improved Tax System to Boost Economic Growth
Pakistani caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need for an improved taxation system to stimulate the country’s economic growth. In an interview with PTV news, Kakar advocated for a greater role for the private sector in wealth creation and economic growth, while the government should focus on policymaking and taxation. He also emphasized […]
Pakistani Women Granted Conditional Permission to Perform Hajj Without Mahram
In a significant development, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has granted conditional permission for Pakistani women to perform Hajj without a mahram, paving the way for greater freedom and autonomy for female pilgrims. The CII’s decision comes in response to a query from the Religious Affairs Ministry, which had sought the council’s opinion on […]
IMF condition: ECC set to green light gas tariff hike today
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) is set to meet today to approve a plan to increase gas tariffs, a key part of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) conditions. The IMF has demanded that Pakistan increase gas tariffs in order to reduce the circular debt in the gas sector. The government is likely to increase the […]
Karachi Board Embraces Digital Transformation with Launch of New Student Portal
The Karachi Board of Intermediate Education (BIEK) has launched a digital portal to facilitate students and colleges. The portal will provide a one-stop shop for students to access all information and services related to their education, including: The portal is designed to make the education process more efficient and convenient for students and colleges. It […]
Xiaomi 13T Series Photo Exhibition: A Night of Visual Mastery and Celebration!
Lahore, Pakistan – October 7th, 2023 – Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics, hosted an unforgettable evening of visual artistry and celebration at the highly-anticipated Xiaomi 13T Series Photo Exhibition. The event took place on October 7th, 2023, at Packages Mall with a repeat performance scheduled for October 8th, offering attendees multiple opportunities to […]
PTA conducts raids against illegal Internet service providers
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) has conducted raids against illegal internet service providers (ISPs) in Samundri, Khiderwala, and Mureedwala, in partnership with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). During the raids, two individuals were apprehended and illegal ISP equipment was seized, including an unlawful wireless point-to-point (P2P) link or antenna. The PTA attributed the success of […]