Islamabad, Sep 5: Up until September 2024, the Federal Board of Revenue has integrated 9,130 large merchants into the Point of Sales (POS) system to record transactions of Tier-I shops, including lodging and dining establishments. 9,130 Tier-I merchants were enrolled with the POS system, based on the list of retailers that the FBR produced up until September 2024. 506 leather and textile merchants were registered with the FBR until July 2024, while 660 restaurants were registered with the POS system out of 9,130 large retailers using the POS system up to that point.
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Islamabad, Sep 4: Evidence of two new, enigmatic phones from Nothing, the firm famed for its unique transparent designs, has been noticed by people at Gizmochina. The two smartphones, designated by the model numbers A059 and A059P, are anticipated to have comparable features, despite the lack of information at this time. They can be inferred from the model numbers where they are in the Nothing lineup. The A059P, where the “P” stands for “Plus,” implies a higher-end model with possibly improved features, while the A059 probably reflects the ordinary model. It’s unknown if the Nothing brand or its CMF sub-brand…
Islamabad, Sep 4: The interviews were personally supervised by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, who also completed the selection process for vice-chancellors at 11 different universities in the province. Dr. Zubair Iqbal Ghouri has been selected to be the Vice-Chancellor of Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) Multan, sources said 24NewsHD TV. Currently serving as pro-rector at the NAMAL Hyderabad campus is Dr. Zubair. Between 1992 and 1995, he earned his MA in English from BZU Multan. He then pursued further education at Westminster University in London and a university in Thailand. The Punjab Governor is anticipated to announce the chosen Vice-Chancellor’s…
Islamabad, Sep 4: Following their team’s loss to Bangladesh in the first Test in Rawalpindi, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi and Pakistan’s skipper, Shan Masood, have been the subject of persistent reports that they got into a fierce argument. Following Pakistan’s humiliating 10-wicket loss, rumors circulated that Masood and Afridi’s disagreements had resulted in an altercation in the dressing room. According to reports, the altercation was caused by Masood and head coach Jason Gillespie’s criticism of the fast bowlers’ performances, especially Afridi. Afridi appeared to be taking Masood’s hand off his shoulder in a widely shared video footage, which fueled rumors…
Islamabad, Sep 4: On Wednesday, the price of gold fell in Pakistan in tandem with the global market’s dip. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) reports that the price of gold dropped by Rs1,400 per tola, to Rs260,100. In a similar vein, the price of 10-gram gold fell by Rs. 1200, selling for Rs. 222,994. On the other hand, the price of silver per tola was steady at Rs 2,950. The price of gold dropped by $17 per ounce on the international market, bringing the price down to $2,481 (plus a $20 premium). The price of gold dropped…
Islamabad, Sep 4: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Education has officially launched the e-Transfer Policy for teachers’ transfers. Provincial Education Minister Faisal Khan Tarakai declared via video message that District Education Officers (DEOs) will publish open positions to the e-Transfer Portal by September 9th. Teachers have until September 20th to apply online for these openings. The applications will be verified by the appropriate DEOs from September 21 to September 24. On September 26, the final merit list will be uploaded. Online transfer orders will thereafter be available starting on September 27. According to the education minister, all transfers would take…
Islamabad, Sep 4: Unlike Punjab, which recently offered a short-term power rescue package, the government of Sindh has revealed a long-term plan to alleviate the ongoing electrical crisis. Sindh Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah stressed in a statement the province’s dedication to offering long-term solutions to the people, who are facing exorbitant electricity rates. In contrast to providing short-term relief, Shah said, the Sindh government is concentrating on a holistic strategy. He disclosed that the province government has initiated the distribution of 200,000 solar panels to inhabitants as part of this project. In addition, another half a million solar panels…
Islamabad, Sep 4: PTA Starts VPN IP Registration for Freelancers & Software Houses . To debate and ponder on the assistance of freelancers, a delegation from the Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA) paid a visit to the PTA Headquarters today. The PTA’s chairman, Major General (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, greeted the PAFLA delegation warmly and informed them of PTA’s proactive efforts to facilitate business transactions for the IT industry. To make sure that companies are not impacted in the event of a breakdown in access within the nation, software firms, banks, corporations, and freelancers are registering IP addresses for virtual private…
Islamabad, Sep 4: When talking about a certain product or topic, have you ever had the feeling that your phone was listening in on your talks and showing you eerily appropriate advertisements? Although rumors of these activities have been around for a while, a Facebook partner company has provided us with hard proof. Recent research from 404 Media has provided insight into the contentious “Active Listening” advertising technology. One of Facebook’s marketing partners created this program, which uses artificial intelligence to scan user chats in real-time and extract useful “intent data” for targeted advertising. The story makes reference to leaked…
Islamabad, Sep 4: For the first time ever, Pakistan’s agricultural exports have surpassed the $8 billion mark, according to Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan’s statement on Wednesday. The Minister stressed the value of the Sectoral Councils for Rice and Dairy and its Products’ contribution to the country’s economy during a virtual meeting with them. He declared that increasing export volumes is our aim and that we will take every appropriate action to achieve it. The minister expressed the government’s belief that the industry can maintain its growth trajectory by urging the council to aim for a five-billion-dollar target for…
