Utility Stores Corporation Has Served 90 Million Households Under PM’s Relief Package
During the COVID-19 pandemic, despite curtailed working hours and employees of Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) being vulnerable to the pandemic, USC ensured uninterrupted supplies of essential commodities via its widespread network of reta…
RCCI Voices Concerns as KSE-100 Plummets Over 2,000 Points
The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has expressed grave concerns over the stock market crash, urging the government to take urgent steps to restore the confidence of the investors.In a statement on Thursday, President RCCI Nadeem Rau…
Chairman Board of Investment Meets Head of PTA to Discuss IT Sector Development
The Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment (BOI), Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, along with Secretary BOI, Fareena Mazhar, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters in Islamabad today.They met with Chairman PTA, Maj General Ami…
FTO Orders Pak Suzuki to Refund Excess GST Collected From Buyers
The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered Pak Suzuki to refund the excess general sales tax (GST) amount that the automaker had collected from its customers beyond the rate predetermined by the government in the recent auto policy.During a press brie…
Efforts Afoot to Enhance Gas Supply in Winter: Petroleum Division
A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCOE) was informed on Thursday about the efforts to enhance the natural gas supply during the winter season.The meeting held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special …
PTA Announces Measures to Limit Radiofrequency Exposure From Mobile Phones
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced precautionary measures to limit radiofrequency exposure from cellular devices.In a public notice, PTA has stated that it has put in place a process of ‘Type Approvals’ in accordance with best int…
FBR Wins First Ever Court Conviction Under Anti Money Laundering Act
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has succeeded in winning the first-ever case of conviction for the offence of money laundering based on massive tax evasion.According to details, the Directorate General I & I-IR ha…
Govt giving top priority to education sector: Shafqat
Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood says education is the highly important sector of the country and government is aware of its problems and issues.He was talking to a delegation of Joint Action Committee led by Senior Vice…
Wasim Akram Receives UAE’s Golden Visa For His Sporting Achievements
Pakistani legend and former pacer Wasim Akram has been granted the Golden Visa of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in recognition of his achievements in cricket.The development comes as the UAE is celebrating its 50th National Day, making Wasim Akram the…