The collection of a 10 percent regulatory charge, amounting to billions of rupees, from six oil companies on the import of gasoline in 2022 has been affirmed by the Customs Appellate Tribunal. The ruling permitting departmental appeals against a Collector Customs (Appeals) order in favor of the oil importers was passed by the two-member panel. Among the importers are Puma Energy Pakistan Ltd., Hascol Petroleum Ltd., Taj Gasoline Ltd., My Petroleum (Pvt) Ltd., Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd., and Euro Oil (Pvt) Ltd. Details indicate that the businesses claimed to have benefited from SRO 806(1)/2022’s exemption from the regulatory obligation. The…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Motorola has stated that it would begin selling the thinnest “military grade” smartphone in the world in India. When a product bears the military grade designation, it has successfully passed the MIL-STD-810 certification durability test, proving its resilience to drops, high temperatures, and high humidity. Although Motorola hasn’t disclosed the phone’s name, rumors suggest that the incoming Edge 50 Neo might be a contender. This gadget, which is anticipated to replace the Edge 40 Neo that was introduced last year, is said to include a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 CPU with many RAM and storage configurations. Gorilla Glass 3 protection and…
With the release of its newest Advance Salary+ function, Zindigi is redefining financial convenience once more. Zindigi will provide 3, 6, 9, and 12-month loans through this loan offering, enhancing financing alternatives for salaried persons at the most affordable prices. Zindigi has expanded its range of AI-powered solutions to include a hassle-free, no-documentation solution for meeting short-term financial demands. This invention raises the bar for user-centric financial solutions while simultaneously improving accessibility. The Advance Salary+ Loan distinguishes itself from other loan programs by doing away with the requirement for supporting papers, greatly streamlining the application procedure. With variable tenure choices…
During a training session prior to their first game at the Paris Olympics, the New Zealand women’s football team, the Football Ferns, were reportedly the target of drone spying. The incident happened on Monday in Saint-Etienne, and the drone operator was detained by local authorities after being identified as a support staff member from the Canadian women’s football team. The NZ Olympic Committee has formally reported the incident to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) integrity unit and has asked a comprehensive assessment from the Canadian team. New Zealand is scheduled to compete against Canada in their opening game on Friday…
In the season’s first game, the reigning champions Oval Invincibles overcame Birmingham Phoenix thanks in large part to a crucial bowling effort by Pakistan’s top bowler, Mohammad Amir. After winning the toss, Phoenix chose to bat first but found it difficult to match the Invincibles’ methodical bowling. They needed just 19 deliveries to be knocked out for 89 runs in 81 balls. The only hitters to muster an effort were Benny Howell (24), Jacob Bethell (22), and Rishi Patel (25). The other batters failed to have an impact in the innings. In his 2.3 overs, Mohammad Amir was the most impressive…
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication (MoIT&T) has said that it would be creating new laws with the intention of boosting Pakistani-made goods. The goal of this program, according to ministry representatives, is to promote indigenization and local IT sector growth. The ministry intends to boost the local market and lessen reliance on imports by promoting domestic manufacture of IT goods. The upcoming rule is an attempt to improve capacity building at the local level. The government’s goal in concentrating on domestic IT product development is to provide a strong foundation that encourages innovation and self-sufficiency. It is anticipated that…
For a number of years, there were rumors that Spotify will be adopting a more expensive membership level, known as “supremium.” Better audio quality would be provided by this plan than by the existing Premium tier. Though it is still in its early phases of development, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has officially confirmed the company’s plans to provide this higher-tier membership, following speculations that first arose in April 2024 and again last year. In addition to improved audio quality, Ek claims that Spotify Deluxe will provide “a lot more control,” which suggests that more features that expand Spotify’s functionality will…
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning about an ongoing nationwide monsoon rains, expected to continue until July 27. The warning comes as strong monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal are forecasted to penetrate the upper regions of Pakistan. The coastal regions of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Umarkot, Mirpur Khas, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Larkana Division, Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta, Sujawal, and Islamkot, are among those that are expected to encounter thunderstorms and rain tonight, according to the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC). Additionally, there will likely be heavy to moderate…
The service tax of fifteen percent on debit and credit card purchases at eateries and cafés has not been reinstituted by the Sindh government. The Sindh Revenue Board has refuted reports that services purchased at restaurants and hotels using debit and credit cards will be subject to a 15 percent sales tax. According to a spokesman for the SRB, the real sales tax rate on these kinds of purchases is still 8%. Meals bills paid with cash are subject to a 15 percent service tax under the Sindh Finance Act. Nevertheless, the tax rate is lowered to 8% if the…
received offer letters from the ministry. In order to alleviate the teacher shortage in federal government schools and colleges, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training started a recruiting effort, which is currently in its final stages. According to a Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training official on Monday, 237 Elementary School Teacher (EST) vacancies were advertised in March. Of them, 102 were for males and 135 were for women. The establishment of four separate interview panels was then approved by the Establishment Division in order to proceed with the hiring process. Between May 28 and June 5,…
