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…
Author: Iqra Khan
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…
The returner of the Chang’e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world’s first samples collected from the moon’s far side.The return capsule landed precisely in the designated area in Siziwang Banner, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the mission is a complete success, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Chang’e-6 is one of the most complex and challenging missions in China’s space exploration efforts to date.Consisting of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender, it was launched on May 3 this year, and has gone through various stages such as Earth-moon…
Priyanka Chopra has caused a buzz on social media with her recent video, showcasing herself covered in fake injuries. The Bollywood and Hollywood star is deeply engrossed in her role as a ‘Daredevil’ for her latest project, the American film ‘The Bluff.’ Directed by Frank E. Flowers, the film is set in the 19th century where Priyanka plays the role of a bandit. Sharing glimpses from the intense shoot, Priyanka has been capturing attention with her bloodied and bruised appearances, which she revealed are all part of her character’s portrayal. She recently posted a video on Instagram showing the process…
