Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, invited American entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to invest in IT, energy, agriculture, and mineral extraction when he met hem in Washington on Monday, according to a Pakistani embassy’s press release. The ambassador told the business leaders that the US International Trade Administration had identified several advantages for American investors in Pakistan, including the absence of shareholding restrictions, simple work permit regulations, no technology transfer requirements, and a large and sophisticated entrepreneurial community. “A new entity Special Investment Facilitation Council – has been created to facilitate foreign inflows into these areas,” he told…
Author: Iqra Khan
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to maintaining peaceful, cooperative and good neighborly relations, with all countries despite facing challenges and setbacks in certain instances.Speaking at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad’s (ISSI) 51st Foundation Day, he highlighted the importance of dialogue, the avoidance of bloc politics, and adherence to the UN Charter. Dar stressed Pakistan’s focus on economic development and regional peace, particularly with Afghanistan and India, advocating for stability in South Asia.He also underscored Pakistan’s strong strategic partnership with China, its desire for deeper ties with neighboring and major powers, and…
In his speech to the National Assembly on Tuesday to wrap up the federal budget for the FY25 debate, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced an honorarium equal to three months’ salary for National Assembly staff members.According to the finance minister, the government’s goal to implement reforms and lift the nation out of its current economic predicament is the foundation of the budget. The minister emphasized once more how committed the administration is to raising the tax to GDP ratio to 13%. He also underlined the government’s intention to restructure the energy sector and state-owned companies (SOEs).Aurangzeb said that the…
According to reports from the Interior Ministry on Monday, the Punjab administration has decided to put CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) cameras in every investigation officer’s room throughout the state. The sources verified that every investigation room will be monitored as well. The chief minister’s office is currently considering a number of police reforms, including this one, aimed at improving investigation techniques and staff capabilities.According to the sources, the main goals of installing CCTV cameras are to prevent the practice of torturing suspects who are being investigated and to guarantee that investigations are conducted properly and scientifically. By alerting officers to the…
A serious security breech in Cisco Duo Authentication for Windows Logon and Remote Desktop Protocol has been brought to the attention of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) (RDP).The vulnerability known as CVE-2024-20301 has the potential to provide unauthorized access to Windows devices by allowing attackers with local access to circumvent secondary authentication. The alert claims that this security vulnerability arises from the system’s inability to invalidate trusted sessions that are generated locally upon a device reboot.This implies that this vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who possesses the credentials of the primary user. Systems using versions lower than 4.2.0…
Judge Babar Sattar hinted that the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and its Board members would face a contempt of court notice during the Islamabad High Court hearing on the audio leaks petition.This action is being taken in the midst of proceedings on petitions over unlawful audio leaks that Najam-ul-Saqib and Bushra Bibi have submitted. Judge Sattar declared the current methods unlawful in the absence of an appropriate process, pointing out that there is no legal structure that permits phone tapping. He underlined that telecom providers bear similar accountability if they are discovered to be giving citizens’ data…
A summer camp is being organized by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) to inculcate the spirit of curiosity and creativity in youths aged 8-17 from July 17. The WhizKids Summer Camp 2024 is set to offer a summer full of discovery, excitement, and endless fun. This year’s camp promises a thrilling three-week journey with a diverse array of activities designed to boost skills and foster innovation. The WhizKids initiative aims to immerse children from all backgrounds in the tech and entrepreneurship ecosystem, shaping the leaders of tomorrow. The camp will feature free workshops on coding, graphic designing, app…
Director Agriculture Chaudhary Khalid Mehmood said that farmers, who have one to 12.5 acres of land are eligible for Kisan cards. In a statement here on Tuesday, he said that the Punjab government had launched the Kisan card scheme to facilitate farmers with various incentives including loans, agriculture appliances, etc. He said that small farmers would be preferred for the scheme if they would have one acre to 12.5 acres of agriculture land. However, the farmers should not be defaulters of any bank or monetary institution otherwise they would not be eligible for the Kisan card. He said that…
Pakistani folk singer Arif Lohar received recognition from FIFA when the international football association shared his song on its official page. The video, posted on Lionel Messi’s birthday, showcases moments from Messi’s triumphs, accompanied by Lohar’s popular track “Aa Tenu Sair Karavan” playing in the background. This gesture sparked widespread celebration among Lohar’s fans on social media, with many lauding FIFA for appreciating the Pakistani artist. The video, released in January this year, has already amassed over 100 million views, underscoring its immense popularity.
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) set up nine emergency relief camps for monsoon on Tuesday.Managing Director Amir Aziz said said that all vehicles and machinery were completely operational and 180 sewer men have also been recruited on a temporary basis for the monsoon season. He said that the weather department had predicted 35 percent more rain during the monsoon as compared to previous years for which WASA authorities were taking effective measures. He said that the WASA system covers 33-35 millimeter rain efficiently and rainwater was drained timely, however, in case of more rain some issues of drainage created…
