Pakistan Railways acted decisively on Thursday by suspending nine guards who were reportedly implicated in corruption, including taking bribes from passengers in exchange for preferred seating arrangements. The action was taken in response to a heated debate sparked by an audio tape that appeared and showed a railway guard accepting bribes from a passenger.In response to the occurrence, Pakistan Railways’ Senior General Manager moved quickly to suspend the ticket checkers and guards involved in the scandal and to launch an investigation. Nine guards from Multan Division’s traffic and commercial staff were suspended as a consequence of the investigation.Mansoor Safri, who…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Divisional Intelligence Committee, the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has started an operation against unlicensed housing projects in Taxila. According to an RDA representative, the Task Force has stepped up its continuous battle against these unapproved developments. Eight unlawful housing complexes located in Tehsil Taxila, District Rawalpindi, including Mouzas Lab Thatho, Niko, Bhoti Pind, Buddu, Gari Afghana, and Bajar, were the focus of the operation conducted by the RDA Enforcement Squad. According to the spokeswoman, the Enforcement Squad went on to seal and demolish site offices and land subdivisions connected to these unlawful operations. The Director General of RDA, Commissioner…
Former Pakistan team director Mohammad Hafeez has made serious allegations against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), accusing them of bringing back Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim “out of greed”. He claimed that deals were made with the players despite their detrimental impact on Pakistani cricket. Both players reversed their retirements after the 2024 Pakistan Super League and featured in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Amir took seven wickets with an average of 10.28 and Imad claimed three wickets with an average of 14.66. Hafeez argued that they should not have been selected due to their lack of interest in…
Muhammad Waseem, the Pakistani fast bowler, recently got married, marking a significant milestone in his life. Despite not being part of Pakistan’s final squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, Waseem remains celebrated for his impressive cricketing achievements. Known for his speed and skill, he has played in various formats for Pakistan, including 29 T20Is and 20 ODIs, showcasing his talent with 36 and 34 wickets respectively. Sharing a moment from his wedding on Instagram, Waseem quoted a verse from the Qur’an, symbolizing the beginning of a new journey with his wife. His post garnered congratulations from fans and fellow…
As the opening day of the new fiscal year 2024–25, Monday, July 1, 2024, shall be marked as a bank holiday and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would not be open for business. Therefore, during the bank holiday, all banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and microfinance banks (MFBs) would be closed to the public. In this regard, a circular from the central bank is anticipated today. All bank, DFI, and MFB staff would, nevertheless, report to work as usual.
Large Language Models (LLMs) based in Urdu, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Machine Learning (ML)F are just a few of the cutting-edge technologies that PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), Pakistan’s largest provider of ICT and telecommunication services, has partnered with STech.ai to integrate into its customer services system. By offering richer consumer sentiment analysis and insightful data, the platform seeks to improve quality management systems and propel PTCL’s entire customer experience strategy. The strategic project demonstrates the PTCL Group’s dedication to providing exceptional customer service. At PTCL Group, the importance of the customer experience drives…
Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima said that the current government is working to advance information and communications technology (ICT) in the nation because its development is essential to advancement. She was speaking at the Swedish tech businesses at the Ministry of IT & Telecom’s Roundtable on IT and Digitalization on Thursday. Henrik Persson, the Swedish ambassador to Pakistan, was in attendance, as were representatives of several Swedish businesses, including Ericsson, Need Insights, LCC/Talkpool, Quixel, Saab, and Mahaana Wealth Ltd. According to Shaza Fatima, the Ministry of IT & Telecom is trying to realize the vision of…
Today marks the inauguration of Innovate47, a new initiative that will enable Pakistani business owners to address climate change.The goal of the three-month virtual program is to provide participants with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to design and implement environmentally beneficial projects. Orbit Startups’ Managing General Partner William Bao Bean emphasized the significance of sustainable economic transformation: Pakistan’s economy is undergoing a technological revolution. In order to protect the environment even while the economy grows, it is imperative that we implement this shift in a sustainable manner. The CEO of Invest2Innovate (i2i), Sarah Munir, stressed the importance of…
The government of Sindh has declared its intention to apply a sales tax of 3% to educational establishments that charge yearly tuition rates above Rs 500,000.Moreover, a three percent tax will be levied on doctors who bill more than Rs3,000 and private hospitals that charge Rs25,000 per day for private rooms. This was declared by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah during the provincial assembly meeting on Thursday. The plan, which was part of the 2024–25 Sindh budget, is awaiting approval from the provincial legislature. As of July 1, the Sindh Revenue Board is expected to begin collecting taxes.Finance Minister…
Despite their disappointing first-round exit in the T20 World Cup, Pakistan’s cricket team continues to enjoy a positive financial outlook. Each player stands to earn Rs1,674,336 in match fees, along with a daily allowance exceeding Rs550,000. Additionally, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will distribute approximately Rs70 million among the 15 players and their management, amounting to over Rs4.3 million per individual. Furthermore, the players will receive an extra Rs17.5 million in total for their two match victories, equating to about Rs1.1 million per player. These financial gains stem from successful negotiations for the 2023-24 central contracts, where players secured a…
