Karachi – 19 May 2024: Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) held a meeting with the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue, Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb. The meeting focused on enhancing support by the banks for the three key sectors of Agriculture, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Digital & Technology in Pakistan. The discussion underlined the banking…
In a decisive move to uphold integrity and discipline within its ranks, the Pakistan Basketball Federation (PBBF) held a critical General Council meeting at the Best Western Hotel in Islamabad. The meeting saw the suspension of Ghulam Muhammad Khan, President of the Karachi Basketball Association (KBBA), on grounds of regulatory violations and misconduct. Present at…
The Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) has called upon Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal, and Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Health, to dismiss the recent ask from juice companies for tax reductions in the upcoming budget. PANAH urges the government to…
Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima visited Huawei Pakistan to celebrate World Telecommunication Day in Islamabad. The Ministry delegation including Babar Sheikh, Coordinator Sania Zaidi and Mr. Zhangangzhenen, CEO of Carrier Network Business Group from Huawei Management, Mr. Shaizad Rashid, Deputy Director General of Public Relations – Cloud, Mr. Saad Talha…
KAZAN, RUSSIA: Sehar Kamran, Member National Assembly of Pakistan participated in the Annual Meeting of the Russia-Islamic Countries Strategic Vision Group, which focused on the theme “Russia – Islamic World: A Just Multipolar World Order and Secure Development.”The event, organized by the Russia-Islamic World Strategic Vision Group and chaired by President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov,…
Imran ShauketOverwhelming majority of Pakistanis are a hospitable, loving, accepting and tolerant people. Pakistan’s flag is one of the few in the world that clearly defines the space for Muslims (green) and the minorities (white). Contrary to this reality and because of the actions of very few misguided people, Pakistan is perceived as an intolerant…
The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Pakistan Office announced on May 15 supporting Pakistan with USD 8 Million to enhance Pakistani women’s capacity for digitalization. KOICA, which is the Korean government grant aid agency, and UN Women joined forces in an initiative aimed at addressing gender disparities in the technology sector and advancing women’s economic…
Islamabad: Kaspersky has released its annual Financial Threats Report for 2023, offering a detailed analysis of the evolving financial cyberthreat landscape. The report reveals significant increases in mobile banking malware and cryptocurrency-related phishing, signaling growing threats to digital financial assets.The previous 12 months has witnessed a substantial rise in the number of users encountering mobile…
The leading ophthalmologist at Al-Shifa Trust, Prof. Dr. Tayyab Afghani, said on Tuesday that smartphones have developed into a significant risk for youngsters.Mobile phones keep children connected at all times and serve many positive purposes, but overuse has become common, leading to serious eye complications, he said.Talking to media men, Dr. Tayyab Afghani said smartphones…
Islamabad – A recent report of significant credibility, published by IPSOS, an esteemed international surveying organization, has brought alarming issues in Pakistan’s tobacco industry to light. Mubashir Akram, the National Convenor of ACT Alliance Pakistan, commented on the findings, stating that unbalanced tax policies in Pakistan have particularly increased opportunities for tax evasion among local…
