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PANAH rejects any reduction of taxes on juices
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…
IT Minister visit Huawei on occasion of world telecom day 2024
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…
Time for inclusion, not division
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…
Korean Government Supports Pakistan with 8 Million USD for Women’s Empowerment Through Digitalization
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…
Users affected by financial PC malware saw an 11% decline in 2023
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…
Cell phones a severe threat to children’s eyesight
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…
Pakistan Bleeds 300 Billion Annually from Illicit Cigarette Trade
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…
White Paper Summits (WPS) Announces ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition & Conference
Lahore: White Paper Summits, a leading events management company, is proud to announce the upcoming ISEM (International Solar Energy Meet) Pakistan Solar Exhibition and Conference to be held from May 17th to May 19th, 2024, at the Expo Centre Lahore.This three-day event promises to be a pivotal gathering for professionals, stakeholders, and enthusiasts within the…
Tent-pegging competition marks final day of Jashn-e-Baharan Festival 2024
The hanging of colorful tents was the highlight of the Jashn-e-Baharan 2024 festival, with huge crowds attending the final event in Rawalpindi on Saturday.Organized by the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) in Gorakhpur, the event was a huge success. Prominent tent-making clubs from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Azad Kashmir participated in the competition with…