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. 

Pakistani murderer comes out of jail, tops exam & wins scholarship

The scholarships, of 1 million rupees or about $5,700, are offered to students earning the top four scores in intermediate exams, regardless of whether they are in jail or outside.

Europe refuses to lift restrictions on PIA?

PCAA's removal from SSC was a positive development. There were hopes that it would pave the way for EASA to remove the restrictions. However, EASA claims in its letter that while it appreciates the safety audit on Pakistan, it has no impact on EASA's restrictions.

70 dead in Saudi led airstrike on Yemen as situation worse than Palestine

Eight aid agencies operating in Yemen said in a joint statement they were "horrified by the news that more than 70 people, including migrants, women and children, have been killed... in a blatant disregard for civilian lives".

Qatar Airways demand $618 million for damaged Airbus

Qatar Airways is pressing for compensation of $618 million plus $4 million a day and halted taking new A350 deliveries. Airbus has said it will fight the claim in full.

Chinese logistics company aims to reach 100 million Pakistanis

Speedaf has established close cooperation with major e-commerce platforms in Pakistan with a special focus on electronic communication equipment, intelligent security products, and 3C products (computer, communication, and consumer digital products).

ATC convicts accused for passing hate comments about Priyantha Kumar

The suspect identified as Adnan justified the lynching of Priyantha Kumara at the Sialkot factory on social media and later confessed his crime before the court.

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.

India’s eternal flame for soldiers extinguished

The flame of the immortal soldier was installed at the India Gate in New Delhi following the conflict, which eventually led to the creation of independent Bangladesh. It had burned ever since fuelled first by cylinders of liquified petroleum gas and later with piped gas.

Taliban hit back at Biden’s claims on divisions among Afghans

Spokesperson Balkhi contended the US president’s comment on Afghanistan. The Taliban's statement came hours after Biden’s White House news conference, where he said the US exited Afghanistan because it was not possible to “unify Afghanistan under one single government.”

Russia mulls recognizing east Ukraine as independent?

Formally recognizing the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic in Donbas, eastern Ukraine, is seen as one potential step Putin could take if he fails to secure security guarantees he is seeking from the West.

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.