Car costs will rise shortly after the budget is adopted, as we told you in our blog when the federal government proposed the new withholding tax in the fiscal budget 2024–25. Interestingly, the same thing took place. A recent change states that the ex-factory price of cars will now be used to calculate the withholding tax, instead of the engine capacity as it did previously. This action has pushed automakers to raise vehicle pricing. Regal Automobiles has recently revised its automobile rates, following MG Pakistan. Customers would be required to pay an additional amount of Rs. 135,800 for DFSK Glory…
Author: Iqra Khan
Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon recently in a meeting to evaluate the progress of the Yellow and Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects was presided over. He underlined the importance of accelerating development, especially with regard to the Red Line, which calls for building a biogas plant on 32 acres in the Cattle Colony. Memon underlined that the primary objectives of the Sindh government are the timely and high-quality completion of these projects. Six of the 28 stations that will make up BRT will be subterranean. Two U-turns, two bridges, and nine underpasses make up the project. In the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin here wherein he emphasised the expansion of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Russia.The prime minister, in his televised opening remarks at the meeting, said the bilateral trade stood at around $1 billion which could be expanded by overcoming the financial and banking matters. Prime Minister Shehbaz, who arrived here to attend the twin Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Heads of State (CHS) and SCO Plus summits, expressed his pleasure to meet the Russian leader and recalled their earlier interaction in Samarkand. He congratulated President Putin on…
According to a study by the cyber security company Kaspersky, consumers’ data is vulnerable when using public Wi-Fi.When on vacation or business, people frequently utilize public WiFi at cafes, airports, and other locations. These frequent occurrences call for caution to guarantee the security and protection of personal data, despite the ease and seeming need of remaining connected. When connecting to these unconstrained networks, it’s critical to understand security considerations. Scammers occasionally hack into or fabricate real WiFi networks. To fool consumers into connecting, they could use names that seem similar to those of genuine networks. Email addresses, bank account information,…
Saudi Arabia one of Pakistan’s most popular foreign travel destinations has loosened the restrictions for tourist visas. Applicants are now need to present a bank statement demonstrating a minimum monthly credit balance of USD 750 or its equivalent.The number of Pakistani visitors to Saudi Arabia increased by 43% in 2023 over the previous year. In 2024, Saudi Arabia hopes to host 2.7 million tourists from Pakistan. Saudi Arabia is making it simpler for Pakistani tourists to get a visa before to their trip through one of six Tasheer offices that have been set up around Pakistan in Peshawar, Quetta, Lahore,…
The Punjab administration has made the decision to use Safe City cameras to keep an eye on monsoon operations in the provincial capital. This choice was taken on Tuesday at the WASA headquarters during a meeting presided over by Minister of Local Government Zeeshan Rafiq. Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, Commissioner Zaid bin Maqsood, WASA Managing Director Ghufran Ahmad, and LWMC Managing Director Babar Sahib Din were among those present. The arrangements for managing the monsoon rains in Lahore were examined at the meeting. The minister was briefed on the monsoon plan by WASA MD Ghufran Ahmad. The minister oversaw the…
Social media celebrity Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, who is renowned for his bizarre and frequently embarrassing musical performances, has received a lawsuit seeking damages of Rs. 180 million. Chahat is accused of slandering the renowned musician Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in the notice, which was sent out by Mian Muhammad Umair Niaz on behalf of Qaiser Munir Khan. The letter accuses Chahat of insulting the people of Faisalabad, breaking the Copyright Act, and destroying the honorable name of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. It was sent to Chahat’s UK house. It especially alleges that Chahat’s controversial singing style has seriously…
The United States of America celebrated its 248th year of independence with a joyous reception held at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad,with the “Made in the USA” theme, the event served as a chance to highlight the long-standing friendship between Pakistan and the United States and to reaffirm their shared commitment to constructing a more prosperous future for both inhabitants. The main guest during the function was Ahsan Iqbal, Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives. Honorable guests from Pakistan’s government, business community, academic institutions, civil society, and diplomatic community gathered for the evening to celebrate the common principles of…
Pakistan and Tajikistan decided on Wednesday to fortify their already-established Parliamentary Friendship Groups and introduce regular parliamentary exchanges.In an effort to further develop their bilateral relations, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was visited here by Zokirzoda Mahmadtoir Zoir, the Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon (Lower House) of Majlisi Oli (Tajik Parliament) of the Republic of Tajikistan, where the two men reviewed their bilateral relations. Emomali Rahmon, the president of Tajikistan, has invited Prime Minister Shehbaz to pay a formal two-day visit.According to a press release from the PM Office, all parties expressed satisfaction with the inter-parliamentary collaboration between two nations.…
Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Chairperson Rubina Khalid has declared intentions to grow the program.The Wasila Rozgar program, a new project intended to give women the skills they need to better their employment prospects, will be part of the expansion.She told reporters in Lahore that 9.5 million families are presently receiving assistance from BISP. She emphasized that the late Benazir Bhutto had devised the program’s features and that she had first conceived of it during her exile. She continued, “The program still goes by its original name despite attempts to rename it by the previous government.”She went on to say…