Pakistan Single Window to replace aging WeBOC on July 16, 2024In line with view to make Gwadar a modern logistic hub, the government has embarked on replacing the aging WeBOC (Web-based One Custom System) with Pakistan Single Window (PSW). A state-of-the-art customs digital management system in Gwadar custom mechanism is being enforced. It aims to optimize high-tech modern automation, standardization and harmonization of all logistic […]
PML-N defectors launch Awaam Pakistan party on July 7, 2024Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi Saturday said that “tainted” politicians will not be part of the newly launched political party “Awaam Pakistan”. “Politicians with tainted reputations will not be a part of Awaam Pakistan,” Khaqan said while speaking at a press conference in Islamabad flanked by his former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Miftah […]
Pak students top Erasmus Mundus scholarships for third consecutive year on July 7, 2024Pakistani students continue their impressive streak, securing the most scholarships in the European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program for the third year running! This prestigious scholarship program offers funding for students worldwide to pursue postgraduate studies in Europe. This prestigious scholarship program offers funding for postgraduate studies at universities across Europe. This year, a […]
Arif Alvi returns to dentistry after presidential tenure on July 7, 2024After completing his term as the 13th President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi has returned to his dental practice, marking his re-entry into the professional field he had been associated with for decades. The news was confirmed by his son, Awab Alvi, through a post on the social media platform X, where he shared a […]
FBR mulls options to rope in traders into tax net on July 6, 2024Amid the dismal performance of Tajir Dost Scheme registering only 44,830 retailers, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is contemplating options to unveil a simplified fixed scheme based on valuation of shops to bring 3.6 million retailers in the tax net. All schemes for bringing retailers in the tax net have miserably failed in more […]
NDMA activates emergencies operation on July 1, 2024Based on predictive modelling, NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has been reported a significant activity from the eastern Indian side, indicating intense cloud bursts that may hit Pakistani areas. Repeated early warnings have been shared with all provinces, and moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to start over the upper catchments of all major […]
10 year development plan launched on June 29, 2024The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), while celebrating the international Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) day, has introduced a Ten-Years Cluster-Based Development Plan. Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain launched the plan as Chief Guest of the ceremony Mr. Socrat Aman Rana, Chief Executive Officer of SMEDA […]
Ban imposed on foreign travel of non-filers on June 16, 2024The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has approved a proposal to prohibit non-filers from traveling abroad. The meeting, chaired by Senator Salim Mandviwala, resulted in an important decision impacting individuals who fail to file their tax returns. According to the Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), actions against non-filers will be enforced under […]
WUM orgainzes workshop on women in Robotics, AI on June 16, 2024Empowering Women in STEM British Council’s Gender Equality Partnership launched STEM Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshop organized by Department of Mathematics, Women University Multan(WUM). It marked a significant milestone in advancing gender equality in STEM fields as the British Council’s Gender Equality Partnership project, “PIE (Partnership in Equality) for UK-Pakistan Women in Robotics & […]
National Day of Portugal Relations with Pakistan based on trust: envoy on June 12, 2024Ambassador of Portugal Fredrico Silva has said Portugal supported the recent election of Pakistan to a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for the period 2025/26. ‘I also would like to remind that Portugal is candidate to the equivalent position for the biennium 2026/27. We consistently support the indispensable role of the United […]