Islamabad, Sep 15: Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to democracy, constitutionalism, rule of law, and human rights on the occasion of International Day of Democracy. The prime minister stressed in a message that democracy was an essential component of human society. “Our government’s commitment to constitutionalism, democracy, rule of law and human rights is firm and unwavering. “Adherence to these democratic values is our calling as a nation,” he added. The prime minister called for continuing the efforts to build a more inclusive, just, and equal world for all. “Together, we can strengthen the…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Sep 15: The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is less than three weeks away. And to celebrate the beginning of this special event, ICC launched a series of campaign films ‘Whatever it takes’, starring superstars like India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, her teammate Shafali Verma, and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu. The film is a celebration of the women’s game and showcases their inspiring journeys of big successes and overcoming even bigger challenges. It also captures the excitement surrounding the tournament, which will be played from 3 to 20 October. “The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup…
Islamabad, Sep 15: : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday instructed relevant authorities to formulate a detailed financial framework for electric vehicles by November this year and streamline licensing regulations for their manufacturing in Pakistan. The prime minister presided over a meeting and gave the go-ahead for authorities to hold crucial discussions about the electric car policy with the Finance Ministry, State Bank of Pakistan, all provinces, federal agencies, and pertinent parties. “The government is prioritizing the promotion of electric vehicles in the country,” Shehbaz added. These automobiles will improve the environment in addition to saving significant foreign cash by…
Islamabad, Sep 15: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police Ban Social Media for Officers. The letter made clear that accessing TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms is forbidden for officers and officials. In keeping with worries about standard operating procedure (SOP) violations, the directive also prohibits posting police badges or other identifiable evidence on social media. The letter requests departmental action against individuals who violate the new policy, noting that multiple officers have been found to be in violation of these SOPs. The police hierarchy has made it clear that using social media puts officers’ safety at danger and damages…
Islamabad, Sep 15: WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its Android beta users that simplifies the process of transferring community ownership. Previously, transferring ownership of a WhatsApp community involved a cumbersome procedure that required creating a new community and asking members to migrate, often leading to confusion and potential loss of members. The newly introduced feature allows community owners to transfer leadership more efficiently. Users of WhatsApp beta version 2.24.19.34 will now find an “Assign new owner” button under the community settings. This function enables the current owner to designate another member as the new community leader, transferring…
Islamabad, Sep 15: Govt Applies Essential Services Act in DISCOs. The Essential Services Act has reportedly been in effect at DISCOs, NTDC, and GENCOs for six months in order to keep workers from going on strike while the Pakistani government plans to privatize these financially troubled state-owned companies. According to sources, the statute also restricts union activity within NTDCs, GENCOs, and DISCOs. While unions and employees of GENCO, DISCO, and NTDC are expected to demonstrate, sources suggest that any violation of the Essential Services Act will have dire repercussions. On August 2, following the Ministry of Energy’s announcement of a…
Islamabad, Sep 15: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) “FASTER” refund payment system took eight to 19 days to process refunds whereas the “STARR” system took 286 to 753 days to process payment of sales tax refunds. The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) conducted an impact study in 2023–24 on the Fully Automated Sales Tax E-refund (FASTER) system, and the results showed that both systems handle refund payments in simultaneously. The primary distinction between the two systems is that cases processed via FASTER are handled centrally at every stage, from claim verification to payment authorization at the FBR headquarters. According…
Islamabad, Sep 15: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G may launch in December 2024 with a flat display and triple-camera setup. Although, the company has not confirmed anything yet, online leaks suggest that the handset will hit the market in December 2024. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy A16 smartphone will bring with it several improvements from its predecessor, the Galaxy A15 5G. The Galaxy A16 5G is anticipated to retain many of these features, with only minor refinements to keep it competitive in the sub-$200 price range. the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Plus chipset will power the upcoming Samsung phone. It will come paired…
Islamabad, Sep 15: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced on Saturday that Pakistan to Secure IMF Loan on September 25th Speaking at the CFA Society of Pakistan’s 21st Annual Excellence Awards, he said he hoped this would be the last IMF program for the nation but cautioned that if reforms weren’t maintained, there might be a 25th program. The minister emphasized the need of macroeconomic stability, pointing out that Pakistan has tried a number of different economic models in the past, but none of them have produced the intended outcomes. Additionally, he emphasized the significance of…
Islamabad, Sep 15: The Karachi Weather turned pleasant with cloudy skies and cooler temperatures due to the influence of the sea breeze as winds were blowing at a speed of 20 to 25 kilometers per hour, providing relief from the recent heat. The Department of Meteorology predicts that the highest temperature will be between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with a humidity level of 78%, which adds to the nice weather in the city. Earlier today, the lowest temperature ever measured was 28 degrees Celsius. Although the humidity is still excessive, Karachi residents may still enjoy the milder temperature, which…