Samsung slashes price of phones assembled in Pakistan
As per experts, the new prices came owing to the recent announcement of the much controversial Finance Supplementary Bill 2021 (FSB). The FSB proposed a 17 percent sales tax on imported mobile phones valuing more than $200 in the Completely Built Unit (CBU) condition.Â
EAG welcomes focus on economy, cautions on overstretch of NSP
While reviewing the NSP, members of the EAG appreciated the recognition of the country’s failings in providing economic opportunities, and the under-investment in human capabilities, which is, in part, the result of the country’s unavoidable burden to invest in the military.
JS Bank launches app for digital banking experience
The app, which is available for both Android and iOS users, allows users to access all financial services from funds transfer to international remittances along with all kinds of local and international payments.
Pakistan women-led livestock market gains international recognition
In rural provinces, women have always reared animals but are excluded from selling them. A new market is changing attitudes On Saturday, Rozina Ghulam Mustafa arrived at the market in Tando Allahyar city joining hundreds of women to trade animals.
Watch: Shahbaz Gill’s intense fight with journalist
During a popular news program, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill lost his cool when the credibility of his educational background was put into question. SAPM Shahbaz did his Ph.D. from the University of Malaya.
Sharmila Faruqi files a case, Nadia Khan gives befitting response
Faruqi and other social media celebrities believe that she mocked Anisa Faruqi for her unusual makeup and dressing. Her video had upset the PPP parliamentarian and she said she will file a complaint against Khan at cybercrime.
Breakthrough: Pakistan to get 50% share in Reko Diq?
According to details, Pakistan and TCC agreed to divide shares with each side getting 50 percent of them, contrary to 25 percent shares for Pakistan in the previous deal. If the deal gets finalized, then it will avert the threat of imposition of a $6 billion dollar fine on Pakistan.Â
Fact check: Did Maryam Nawaz gift Junaid Safdar an expensive car?
Reports claim that Maryam Nawaz gifted Junaid Safdar a Mercedes G63 AMG as a wedding present. According to media reports, the tax paid on this vehicle was Rs 5.3 million, which is the highest tax ever paid on a vehicle in Punjab.
Bomb blast in Lahore kills 3, injures over 20
The injured were transferred to the city’s Mayo Hospital. According to reports, eight of the injured are in critical condition. Security forces personnel cordoned off the area and cleared it from unconcerned persons.
Pakistan ranks 2nd in Global Normalcy Index under PM Khan
Pakistan ranked number 2 in the world in Economist global normalcy index measuring recovery post covid opening up of society & economy. It was 3rd in the first evaluation and number 1 in the second. Pakistan is the only country in the world to be in the top 3 in all three rankings.
Sahara Desert in North Western Algeria receives a rare snowfall
Snow has settled on the sand of the Sahara Desert after temperatures dropped below freezing. Ice blanketed the dune in the rare phenomenon in the largest desert in the world, where temperatures of 136.4F (58C) have been recorded.
Court issues death sentence to woman over blasphemous Whatsapp activity
According to reports, 26-year-old Aneeqa Ateeq made sketches of religious figures and posted them on her status on WhatsApp. The woman also shared more sketches and YouTube links that contained offensive material.
