BANK HOLIDAY
The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on 1st Ramadan-ul-Mubarak, 1447 A.H., which shall be observed as “Bank Holiday” for the purpose of deduction of Zakat.…
KTBA calls for alternate arrangement for filing of appeals, stay application as IR Tribunal staff observes strike
KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has filed a representation before the Chairman of Appellate Tribunals, Inland Revenue seeking alternate arrangement and mechanism for filing / accepting appeals and stay…
Solar Investment at Risk as ‘Unit-for-Unit’ System Ends, Saquib Magoon Warns
KARACHI: The business community has raised alarm over the proposed Net Metering Regulations 2026, warning that sweeping changes to Pakistan’s solar power framework could impose billions of rupees in additional…
Mega Motor Company Inaugurates Pakistan’s Sixth BYD Dealership in Faisalabad
Faisalabad: BYD, the world’s no.1 NEV brand, in partnership with Mega Motor Company (MMC) has opened its sixth authorized BYD 3s dealership in Faisalabad, marking an important step in the…
Pakistan loses nearly 1pc of GDP annually to climate impacts, reveals OICCI’s 4th Pakistan Climate Conference
KARACHI: Pakistan is losing close to one per cent of its GDP each year to climate-related damages, speakers revealed on Monday at the 4th Pakistan Climate Conference, as government leaders,…
Nixor College Secures “Best Small Delegation” Award at Harvard Model United Nations Dubai
Karachi, Pakistan: Nixor College has achieved a landmark international success as its 13-member student delegation won the prestigious “Best Small Delegation” award at the Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) Dubai…
PIBT, Reko Diq Mining Company formally sign agreement for mineral exports
Karachi: The agreement for the handling and export of copper-gold concentrates from the Reko Diq project has been formally signed on Wednesday here in Karachi between Pakistan International Bulk Terminal…
Daraz Pakistan announces a dedicated support initiative for sellers affected by the Gul Plaza tragedy
Daraz Pakistan is mobilising platform and ecosystem support for impacted sellers, including onboarding, storage solutions, marketing enablement, and dedicated incubation over the next three months; Karachi: Daraz Pakistan, under its…
From the World’s No.1 NEV Brand, BYD Sealion 7 and Atto 2 Debut in Pakistan
Lahore: Mega Motor Company (MMC), in partnership with BYD, the world’s no.1 New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, announced the launch of BYD Sealion 7 and BYD Atto 2 in Pakistan,…
Aga Khan University Partners with Federal Government to Upgrade National Museum of Pakistan and Safeguard Heritage
KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of National Heritage and Culture to upgrade the National Museum of Pakistan. The partnership was formalised through the…
Pharma Bureau Urges SOPs for Medical Representatives’ Visits to Punjab Public Hospitals
Pharma Bureau, the representative body of multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in Pakistan urges the Punjab government to establish clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) governing visits by medical representatives (MRs) to…
Ali Pervaiz Malik Highlights Pakistan’s Mineral Potential at Future Minerals Forum, Riyadh
Riyadh: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, represented Pakistan at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh where he participated in high-level discussions showcasing Pakistan’s immense mineral potential to…
Aga Khan University Graduates Over 400 Students and Installs Princess Zahra Aga Khan as Pro-Chancellor
KARACHI: The Aga Khan University graduated 461 students from 18 degree programmes at its 38th Convocation in Pakistan and formally installed Princess Zahra Aga Khan as the University’s first Pro-Chancellor.…
Bilawal Praises Thar Foundation for Social Revolution
Islamabad: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari acknowledged Thar Foundation’s initiative for community development during the inauguration ceremony of the first phase of the Tharparkar Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology.…
SHC bench asks lawyers to rephrase Questions of Law
KARACHI: The question of law you formed could better be raised before Federal Shariat Court, observed a Custom Appellate bench of High Court of Sindh headed by Justice Agha Faisal…
A First for Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Sector: Yango Integrates Real-Time 15 Police Helpline Emergency Services with PSCA
Lahore: Yango Ride, part of the global tech company Yango Group, has introduced a major safety advancement for its customers and partner drivers through a new partnership with the Punjab…
Qamar ul Islam Meets Federal Tax Ombudsman, Discusses Customs Facilitation
Islamabad: Mr. M. Qamar ul Islam, Honorary Advisor to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), called on Mr. M. Zafar ul Haq Hijazi, Federal Tax Ombudsman, at his office in Islamabad…
Illegal Cigarette Networks Shift Tactics Faster Than Enforcement
Pakistan’s efforts to curb illicit cigarette trade continue to face new challenges as illegal manufacturers and distributors rapidly adapt to enforcement measures, creating a “moving target” for authorities. Despite recent…
KBA calls off strike, becomes arbitrator between lawyers, Rajab Butt
KARACHI: Karachi Bar Association (KBA) and Sindh Bar Council withdrew indefinite strike call against registration of a FIR lodged by Mian Ali Ashfaq Advocate, counsel for U-Tuber Rajab Butt facing…
Lawyers boycott court proceedings, demands registration of FIR on behalf of lawyers
KARACHI: Karachi Bar Association (KBA) announced boycott of court proceedings for today. According to Aamir Waraaich, President, KBA, boycott will continue till FIR on behalf of lawyers is registered against…