Islamabad, Aug 22: Teams from the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) sealed 28 houses and partially dismantled four unlawful constructions on Wednesday while conducting operations in Johar Town, Timber Market, Gujjarpura, Allama Iqbal Town, and Sabzazar. Three properties in Timber Market and stores in Gujjarpura were demolished as part of the operation because they were unauthorized commercial buildings. In addition, 19 properties in Sabzazar and Allama Iqbal Town were sealed due to non-payment of commercial fees. Additionally, nine Johar Town properties were sealed. Private offices, educational institutions, supermarkets, pharmacies, specialty shops, and well-known brands are among the sealed properties.
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Islamabad, Aug 22: The illegal commercial properties in Bahria Town Phase-VIII were shut by the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) during an operation, following the directions of Director General (DG), Kinza Murtaza. In Bahria Town Phase-VIII, the RDA Enforcement Squad carried out a targeted operation against unlicensed commercial constructions, sealing the Amlairz Premium Hyper Market Plaza and Triple-A Heights, which are located on Plot No. 11 on Lake View Road, according to an RDA spokesman. In response to violations of the authorized building plans and maps by the property owners, named as Azeem Shahid, Abid Shahid, and Fawad Bashir, the Assistant…
Islamabad, Aug 22: A cyber security alert named “Zero-Day Alert: Critical Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Flaw Under Active Attack” has been released by PTA. The alert draws attention to a serious flaw in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS software, which is extensively utilized in Global Protect gateways. The flaw is known as CVE-2024-3400. This issue puts systems running this software at serious risk by enabling unauthenticated attackers to run arbitrary code on the compromised firewalls with root privileges. The advisory states that the vulnerability affects certain PAN-OS versions, namely 11.1.2-h3, 11.0.4-h1, and 10.2.9-h1. On April 14, 2024, Palo Alto Networks is…
Islamabad, Aug 22: To enhance emergency medical services, the provincial government has introduced Rapid Response Biker Ambulances (RRBAs) in partnership with Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS) 1122. According to a press release released on Wednesday, the RRBAs demonstrated their efficacy during a recent soft launch by promptly caring to a motorcyclist who was involved in an accident close to the Chief Minister House and rendering medical treatment in six minutes. Members of the PC board recently approved a number of other noteworthy decisions pertaining to the privatization of state-owned enterprises. This involves choosing six prequalified firms to serve…
Islamabad, Aug 22: To enhance emergency medical services, the provincial government has introduced Rapid Response Biker Ambulances (RRBAs) in partnership with Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS) 1122. According to a press release released on Wednesday, the RRBAs demonstrated their efficacy during a recent soft launch by promptly caring to a motorcyclist who was involved in an accident close to the Chief Minister House and rendering medical treatment in six minutes.
Islamabad, Aug 22: On Thursday, 13 more flights at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport were canceled owing to operational and technical problems, resulting in a considerable increase in the number of canceled flights at the airport. Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight PK-503 from Karachi to Gwadar and FlyNas flight SY-638 from Karachi to Jeddah were among the flights that were impacted on Thursday. In addition, AirBlue flight PA-200 and SereneAir flight ER-504 from Karachi to Islamabad were canceled. In addition, AirSial flights PF-145 from Karachi to Islamabad and PF-143 from Karachi to Lahore were canceled, as were SereneAir flights ER-522 and…
Islamabad, Aug 22: Gilgit Baltistan now has smooth, fast 4G service from Zong, the top telecom provider in Pakistan. The network has gone live throughout Gilgit, Hunza, and Skardu, and additional expansion is prepared for launch. Zong is demonstrating its dedication to offering top-notch, reasonably priced 4G services and nationwide connectivity with this effort. The objectives of this project are to increase digitization, support livelihood, and hasten the expansion of data connectivity from Pakistan to the larger Gilgit-Baltistan region. In order to ensure smooth network connectivity, 59 4G sites are being deployed as part of this project in over 15…
Islamabad, Aug 22: The Hashoo Group’s flagship five-star hotel in the city, the Pearl-Continental Hotel Rawalpindi, has partnered with Foundation University in a strategic effort to close the knowledge gap between academia and the hospitality sector. The community at large stands to gain from this partnership in addition to the two institutions. The collaboration will concentrate on a number of projects, such as workshops for knowledge sharing, skill development projects, and customized professional training programs. To further cement this partnership, the Pearl-Continental Hotel, Rawalpindi will provide Foundation University staff and students with special offers and discounts. The Pearl-Continental Hotel in…
Islamabad, Aug 22: Engro Corporation Limited (ENGRO) reported a consolidated profit after tax of Rs. 6.261 billion for the 1HCY24 fiscal year, a 42 percent YoY decrease. Consolidated earnings on a quarterly basis came in at Rs. 2.243 billion, a 63 percent YoY decline. The company declared a dividend of Rs. 8.00 per share in 2QCY24 (Rs. 19.00/share in 1HCY24) in conjunction with the results. Regarding the fertilizer business, EFERT’s 2QCY24 earnings came in at Rs. 1.66 billion as opposed to Rs. 1.06 billion in SPLY, a 57% YoY increase. This was due to increases in the prices of urea…
Islamabad, Aug 22: When it comes to the purchase and sale of real estate, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) cannot retroactively apply higher withholding tax rates by designating “return filers” as “late filers” even when they timely filed their returns within the previous three years’ extended deadlines. FBR new tax rules are clarified according LHC decision. In accordance with the Lahore High Court’s orders, the Corporate Tax Office Lahore has released this significant legal clarification. The Income Tax Ordinance, 2001, section 236K, has issued an order for the payment of regular tax. The taxpayer is an association of persons…