Author: Iqra Khan

Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon declared that the Excise and Taxation Department collected 143 billion rupees, more than the 130 billion rupees it was supposed to collect this fiscal year. This remarkable accomplishment which exceeded the goal by 10% was the result of a concentrated effort to collect unpaid taxes from vehicles. The program’s outreach to those who couldn’t visit offices because of a lack of infrastructure was crucial to the department’s success. Memon emphasized the accomplishments of the inaugural premium number plate auction during a news conference on Tuesday at the Directorate of Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control.Building…

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a Rs50 billion package for energy consumers, stating that protected customers consuming up to 200 units would not see an increase in bills for a three-month period. “The household consumers who consume up to 200 units of electricity will get a subsidy for three months  July, August, September,” stated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during an event in Islamabad. The prime minister said that the subsidy will cost the national exchequer Rs50 billion. His government has come under fire for burdening the salaried class with the new budget. Of all households, 94% of power users are…

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On Doral’s Blue Monster, Trump suggested hosting an 18-hole golf duel. He claimed it would rank “among the most-watched sporting events in history, maybe bigger than the Ryder Cup or even the Masters.” “I’m also officially challenging crooked Joe to an 18-hole golf match right here on Doral’s Blue Monster, considered one of the greatest tournament golf courses anywhere in the world, one of the great courses of the world,” Trump tweeted. In an alluring proposition, he also offered to contribute $1 million to Biden’s preferred charity in the event that he lost, saying audaciously, “And I will even give…

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Turksat 6A, Turkey’s first-ever in-house communications satellite, was put into orbit with success. Utilizing a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, this accomplishment was accomplished early on Tuesday.Praising this accomplishment, President Tayyip Erdogan described it as a “new phase” for Turkey’s satellite capabilities. This launch, which highlights Turkey’s developing space technological proficiency, is seen as a significant step forward in the nation’s space goals. Turksat 6A was created over a ten-year period, and more than 81% of its technology and components were supplied from Turkey, according to Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu. This significant national contribution…

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Drivers are voicing safety worries about a new format for Google Maps ads. During navigation, the advertisement shows up as a pop-up notification that takes up half the screen and makes suggestions for unneeded detours. Anthony Higman brought attention to this surprise advertisement on X (formerly Twitter). Higman claims that even though he hadn’t looked for a gas station while configuring his navigation, the advertisement suddenly showed as he was passing one. This begs the question of whether the pop-up interferes with navigation and might divert motorists. The location name, rating, and expected arrival time are shown in the “Sponsored”…

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An interoperable Raast P2M service has been introduced by the State Bank of Pakistan to assist retail shops in accepting digital payments. Due to this, businesses may now limit the amount of cash used in stores and offer customers comfort, security, and ease of transaction by accepting payments via QR codes, Raast Alias, IBAN, and request to pay. Karandaaz Pakistan is collaborating with SBP to test a program to integrate tier 2 and tier 3 shops onto the Raast platform in an effort to further expedite adoption. By tackling the difficulties and obstacles that retailers have, this program seeks to…

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The Xiaomi 15 series is anticipated to launch in Q4 of this year, immediately following Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 CPU announcement. According to Gizmochina’s claim, the lineup will initially consist of the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro, but there should also be a Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which won’t be available until 2025. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra are anticipated to go on sale worldwide, much as last year, while the Pro phone will only be available in China. The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro pair, however, will be unveiled initially in China. It is anticipated that all three…

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The Lahore Board released the results of the matriculation exams, showing a pass percentage of 69.75%. Controller Zahid Mian of the Lahore Board said that 174,000 out of the roughly 250,000 students who took the exam passed.55% of pupils in the arts group passed, compared to 73.91% in the scientific group. While 63% of girls and 38% of boys succeeded in the arts group, 80% of girls and 67% of boys passed in the scientific group. Over 60 FIRs were filed as a result of the 267 recorded incidences of cheating. Additionally, the Multan Board’s Matric Annual Examination 2024 results…

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Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, presided over a conference in Peshawar to discuss the creation of the Cyber Security Institute.The meeting when it was decided that the institute will be housed in the current facility was attended by the provincial education minister and relevant officials. The gathering was informed that the Cyber Security Institute will be launching graduate-level and PhD-level programs. Gandapur issued orders to use all available resources to transform the institution into a cutting-edge facility. He emphasized, saying, “The Cyber Security Institute is desperately needed, and construction needs to get underway right…

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The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore has scheduled the second annual matriculation exams for August 20. According to the Lahore Board officials, applications may be submitted until July 22 for a single cost.Up until July 26th, admission is issued for a double charge; beyond that, it is sent for a treble fee. Regular candidates must pay an amount of Rs. 700, and private candidates must pay an amount of Rs. 750.According to board officials, no candidate will be admitted after the specified date.

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