Islamabad, Sep 3: Five foreign businesses have submitted technical bids for 5G consultancy services in Pakistan , marking a crucial step towards the launch of 5G services in Pakistan through the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The action is a component of the PTA’s initiatives to improve the nation’s Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) user experience. Aetha Consulting Limited, Detecon Consulting FZ-LLC, Frontier Economics Limited, KomKonsult (Private) Limited, and National Economic Research Associates Inc. are the five businesses that have put in technical bids for 5G consultancy services in Pakistan. The PTA will now assess the technical bids and request financial…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Sep 3: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in partnership with the Federal Directorate of Education, has launched a new project to implement nighttime programs in Islamabad’s schools. This action is a component of a drive to increase the enrollment and retention of kids who are unable to attend regularly scheduled classes. Children who are unable to attend school during the day for a variety of reasons are intended to be accommodated by the evening programs. This includes kids who need extra help with their schoolwork, have family obligations, or work during the day. In order to…
Islamabad, Sep 3: Government agencies have been instructed by the federal government to interact with the public on social media sites in order to get comment on proposed policies. A memo concerning government employees’ usage of social media was released by the establishment division on Monday. “Please take note of this Division’s Circular No. 1/20/1976-D:3 dated July 23, 2020, and O.M. F.No. 14/04/2021-D-II dated August 25, 2021, which provide comprehensive guidelines for government employees’ participation in various media platforms, including social media, in accordance with the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1964.” No government employee is permitted to participate in any…
Islamabad, Sep 3: A public alert has been released by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) about the rise in fake social media and WhatsApp groups that pose as investment education programs. To trick the public, these outfits pose as respected international financial institutions or well-known local and international business figures. In exchange for membership dues, the operators/handlers of these clubs promise members unique access to investment instruction and insider recommendations. The SECP alerts the public to the fact that these actions are deceptive and intended to steal from innocent individuals. The SECP strongly advises the public to…
Islamabad, Sep 3: Pakistanis living in the UAE are urged to benefit from the government’s amnesty program, which allows them to legitimize their status. Pakistani embassies in the United Arab Emirates declared their complete backing for this endeavor, hoping to see as many individuals as possible take use of it. Amnesty is being offered by the UAE government from September 1 to October 31, 2024. In response, Pakistani nationals in the UAE are receiving all the support they need from the Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Pakistani Consulate General in Dubai to make sure they can fully take…
Islamabad, Sep 3: The Ministry of Information Technology (IT) has received a new letter from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) about the renewal of licenses for Long Distance and International (LDI) businesses and the collection of unpaid fees. PTA has asked for a policy directive to modify dues from businesses’ escrow accounts in its correspondence. Three LDI companies have already had changes made from their escrow accounts, according to the PTA’s letter. Furthermore mentioned in the letter is the verbal agreement of certain corporations to modify their dues from these accounts. Nonetheless, the PTA stressed that in order to move…
Islamabad, Sep 3: Two more officers have been suspended by the Federal Board of Revenue in relation to the issuing of unauthorized reimbursements. According to the notification, FBR suspended BS 18 officer Shiraza Hemeed and made BS 19 officer Saeeda Islam OSD in response to the Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation’s (Inland Revenue) complaint on the issuing of unauthorized refunds. Inland Revenue Service officer Saeeda Islam, BS-19, is now assigned to the position of Commissioner-IR (OPS) (Refunds). With immediate effect and until further orders, the Regional Tax Office, Lahore (previously the Additional Commissioner-IR, Large Taxpayers Office, Lahore) is now made…
The hockey team from Pakistan is presently touring China, but before to the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, they have experienced a number of setbacks that have made their situation more difficult. In addition to losing a number of important senior players, the national hockey team also lost their foreign coach, Roelant Oltmans. Islamabad, Sep 3: According to rumors on Monday, the Dutch coach, who has played a significant role in the team’s strategy and development, has chosen to leave his position. Oltmans’ exit occurs at a pivotal moment when the team is in dire need of tactical direction and seasoned…
Islamabad, Sep 3: In order to determine the monthly advance tax that will be collected from stores and retail outlets, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the traders’ community will work together to analyze the value tables of commercial assets. At the FBR House here on Monday, a delegation from All Pakistan Anjuman-i-Tajran, led by its President Ajmal Baloch, met with the FBR Chairman and his group of tax managers. Following the meeting, Ajmal Baloch told the press that the association has expressed its apprehensions on the valuation tables and their effects on retailers around the nation. In order…
Islamabad, Sep 3: Fuel prices, poverty, and inflation are just a few of the five significant and enduring economic difficulties that Pakistan continues to face, according to the Finance Ministry. The Ministry of Finance stated that the $1.5 billion Building Resilience with Active Country-cyclical Expenditures (BRACE) program has resulted in a significant overall impact on Pakistan’s economy, primarily because of high fuel prices, in its fifth quarterly performance report to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which was released on Monday. Fuel prices can impact economic activity in a variety of areas and have comparatively large multiplier effects. In addition to…