New Raast P2M Service Simplifies Digital Payments for Businesses
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a new Raast Person-to-Merchant (P2M) payment service, making it easier for businesses to accept digital payments. This move is expected to significantly boost digital payment adoption in Pakistan. Seamless Payment Options: Merchants can now accept payments through various modes, including QR codes, mobile phone numbers (Raast Alias), […]
Former Pakistan Captain Salman Butt Lands Job Offer with Afghanistan Cricket Board
Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt has received a job offer from the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) to serve as the team’s batting consultant for their upcoming series against India. This comes just days after Butt was removed from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) selection panel following a wave of public backlash. Butt, along with […]
Xiaomi Unveils Redmi 13C: A Powerhouse for Gen Z’s Creativity
Lahore, Pakistan – Xiaomi today announced the all-new Redmi 13C, offering outstanding entertainment and photographic experiences to satisfy the creative needs of Gen Z. Redmi 13C powers up your photographic experiences to satisfy all your social media needs with its impressive hardware and software enhancements. It features an enhanced 50MP AI triple camera and an […]
Pakistan Announces New Petrol and Diesel Prices
The caretaker federal government of Pakistan has announced a reduction in the prices of diesel and kerosene oil, while keeping the petrol price unchanged. The new price of diesel is Rs296.71 per litre, a reduction of Rs7 per litre from the previous price. Kerosene oil now costs Rs204.98 per litre, a reduction of Rs3.82 per […]
PIA’s Bank Accounts Unblocked After Settlement with FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has unblocked the bank accounts of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) after the national flag carrier assured the tax collection body of clearing all pending dues. The FBR had blocked PIA’s bank accounts over non-payment of taxes, but the accounts were unblocked after PIA submitted written assurance that it would […]
ADB Approves $180 Million Loan to Improve Waste Management in Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $180 million loan to improve water supply and solid waste management services in two rapidly growing cities in Pakistan’s Punjab province. The project will help to: Key components of the project include: The project is expected to significantly improve the lives of people in Rawalpindi and Bahawalpur […]
Pakistan’s Caretaker PM Calls for Improved Taxation System for Economic Growth
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has emphasized the importance of improving Pakistan’s taxation system to stimulate economic growth. He believes that the private sector should be the primary driver of wealth creation, while the government focuses on policymaking and taxation. Kakar also highlighted the need for responsible government spending of tax revenue. He visited the […]
Pakistani Women Granted Conditional Permission to Perform Hajj Without a Mahram
In a significant development, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has granted conditional permission to Pakistani women to perform Hajj without a mahram. The CII, a constitutional body that advises the government on Islamic issues, has conditioned the permission on the woman being accompanied by trustworthy women in a group. The CII’s decision comes in […]
IMF condition: ECC set to green light gas tariff hike today
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) will meet today (Monday) to approve a plan to hike the gas tariff, a key part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions, including a zero hike in the gas circular debt for the ongoing financial year 2023-24. The government is likely to increase the local gas tariff up to: […]
Xiaomi 13T Series Photo Exhibition: A Night of Visual Mastery and Celebration!
Lahore, Pakistan – October 7th, 2023 – Xiaomi, a global leader in consumer electronics, hosted an unforgettable evening of visual artistry and celebration at the highly-anticipated Xiaomi 13T Series Photo Exhibition. The event took place on October 7th, 2023, at Packages Mall with a repeat performance scheduled for October 8th, offering attendees multiple opportunities to […]