Islamabad, Sep 24: In a significant move to enhance social protection for residents, Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has decided to incorporate life insurance into the Sehat Card Plus program. This decision was made during a recent meeting aimed at improving the healthcare initiative, which included key officials such as Health Advisor Ahtisham Ali and Finance Advisor Muzzamil Aslam, alongside representatives from the Health Department and the State Life Insurance Corporation. Key Highlights from the Meeting Inclusion of Life Insurance: The Chief Minister announced the integration of life insurance into the Sehat Card Plus program, which aims to provide residents…
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Islamabad, Sep 24: The National Computer Emergency Response Team (nCERT) has issued a cyber security advisory regarding a phishing email attack that impersonates the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), specifically targeting government organizations. Overview of the Phishing Attack The advisory describes a sophisticated phishing campaign designed to steal sensitive personal and financial information from victims. Phishing emails, disguised as legitimate communications from NADRA, mislead recipients into providing personal data, such as banking card details and CNIC numbers, by falsely claiming to offer tax refunds. Methodology of the Attack Investigations show that the attackers utilize advanced social engineering techniques, referencing…
Islamabad, Sep 24: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to announce its squad for the upcoming Test series against England. Reports suggest that three to four players from the squad that recently faced Bangladesh in a 2-0 whitewash at home may be dropped. Shan Masood is expected to remain captain for the series. Head coach Jason Gillespie, who recently led a connection camp focused on team unity and performance enhancement, is actively participating in the selection process. Currently in Faisalabad with selection committee members Mohammad Yousuf and Asad Shafiq, he is evaluating player performances during the ongoing Champions Cup.…
Islamabad, Sep 24: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has urged significant amendments to the Insurance Ordinance, 2000, to enable private companies to compete with the National Insurance Company Ltd. (NICL) in the public property insurance market. This change aims to create a more equitable market environment, potentially leading to reduced costs for the public sector. In its recommendations to the government, the CCP proposed transitioning the Pakistani insurance market to an Insurance Guarantee Scheme (IGS), which is successfully operational in several other countries. This shift is expected to alleviate the government’s fiscal burden while promoting efficiency and innovation within…
Islamabad, Sep 24: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the probable for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2024, set to take place in Nepal from October 17 to 30. The Pakistan Women’s National Team will begin their training camp in Islamabad on October 1 in preparation for the tournament. The women in green have been drawn into Group A alongside arch-rivals India and Bangladesh. Pakistan will kick off its campaign against India on October 17, followed by a group-stage match against Bangladesh on October 20. Here is the probable Pakistan players announced by the PFF for the SAFF Women’s Championship…
Islamabad, Sep 24: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has invited the general public to submit suggestions and concerns regarding tax reform initiatives under the World Bank-funded project, Pakistan Raises Revenue. This initiative seeks to expand Pakistan’s tax base and enhance the FBR’s operational capabilities through advanced technology. The Pakistan Raises Revenue Project aims to transform the FBR into a technology-oriented organization within the federal government. This transformation involves improving software applications and upgrading hardware infrastructure, enabling more efficient revenue operations. By soliciting public input, the FBR hopes to align its tax reform efforts with the needs and expectations of…
Islamabad, Sep 24: In a concerning development for the artificial intelligence community, OpenAI’s official news account on the social media platform X was compromised on Monday evening, falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam. The account, @OpenAINewsroom, which has nearly 54,000 followers and is typically used for company updates, was hijacked to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token. The now-deleted post advertised an “$OPENAI” token, falsely claiming it would “bridge the gap between AI and blockchain technology.” It misleadingly stated that all OpenAI users were eligible to claim a portion of the token’s initial supply, suggesting that holding the token would grant…
Islamabad,Sep 24: Pakistan is planning to offer scholarships to Bangladeshi students for enrollment in its top-ranked universities. An official from the Ministry of Education revealed that discussions are underway with leading universities to finalize a proposal for these scholarships. The Pakistani High Commissioner has already met with Bangladeshi government officials in Dhaka to discuss this initiative, which was prompted by a request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to encourage Bangladeshi students to pursue higher education in Pakistan. “We are in discussions,” confirmed another official from the Ministry of Education. While the exact number of scholarships to be offered is…
Islamabad, Sep 24: The Planning Commission has disclosed that completing 1,071 development projects across Pakistan will cost over Rs. 13,815 billion, a figure nearly ten times higher than the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) budget. To finish these projects, an additional Rs. 8,935 billion will be required, with the total completion timeline extending to 2035, contingent on the annual release of Rs. 1,000 billion in development funding. So far, Rs. 375 billion has been spent, and Rs. 1,173 billion is needed for projects co-funded with provincial governments. The breakdown includes Balochistan with 200 projects costing Rs. 1,048 billion, Punjab with…
Islamabad, Sep 24: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced that all its field formations will remain operational on Saturday and Sunday, i.e., September 28th and 29th, 2024, to facilitate the collection of duties and taxes. Additionally, the customs department will observe extended working hours, remaining open until 10 PM on September 28-29, and until midnight on September 30, 2024. The FBR has also urged the Chief Collectors to coordinate with the State Bank of Pakistan and authorized branches of the National Bank of Pakistan to ensure smooth tax collection during this period. These measures are part of the…