The government’s proposal to raise sales tax on larger vehicles (1400cc and above) has been criticized by Pakistani automakers, who say it will negatively impact their already struggling industry. This was published by The News on Saturday. The hike in sales tax to 25% from 17% was agreed earlier this week by the Economic Coordination […]
According to official data released on Friday, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) inflation rate decreased marginally in the week ending February 15 but remained high when compared to the same time in the previous year due to the ongoing surge in the costs of food and energy. Based on weekly price fluctuations of 51 basic […]
After multiple setbacks, including the failure of its first flight last year, Japan’s satellite program is back on track with the successful launch of its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday. Japan’s Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) has now triumphed twice in a row following the launch, with its moon lander Smart Lander for Investigating Moon […]
A silicon-photonic (SiPh) computer chip that runs on light instead of electricity has been developed by a team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania, according to Interesting Engineering. This invention has the potential to improve data transfer speed and lower electricity usage, which will be especially helpful for training artificial intelligence (AI) models. Under […]
In the face of credible allegations of widespread corruption, the federal cabinet has noted that the mechanism governing drug prices has become exploitative and ineffective. The health ministry has labeled the 2018 Drug Pricing Policy as unfair because it guaranteed the pharmaceutical industry “supernormal profits.” During a meeting on December 13, 2023, the cabinet members […]
Fans are excitedly awaiting the publication of the thrilling information that musician Asim Azhar and well-known actor Sajal Aly may have alluded to an impending collaboration. Asim posted a mesmerizing picture of the two, standing back to back and giving off a mysterious vibe, on his Instagram. Asim and Sajal can be seen in the […]
In a startling admission on Saturday, Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chatta said he was “involved in rigging election results in the city” and resigned from his position, claiming he should be “hanged for doing injustice” to the Rawalpindi Division. In a statement made during a news conference at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Chattha stated that […]
Salman Akram Raja, a prominent lawyer and PTI politician, was taken into custody on Saturday in Lahore after the party denounced suspected election manipulation on February 8. Raja, surrounded by police, security officers, and media representatives, declared he stood “with the people of Pakistan” while being led by the police to their car. “I am […]
A judge in New York has barred former US President Donald Trump from operating businesses in the state for three years and ordered him to pay an astounding $355 million in fines. The decision, which is based on accusations of fraud, is likely to have a significant impact on Trump’s financial situation and commercial empire. […]
Today was historic as Fly Jinnah, a renowned airline, launched its first flight from Islamabad to Sharjah. With this accomplishment, the airline expands its international network and improves connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. As they set out on this historic voyage, passengers on board expressed enthusiasm and a desire to discover new […]
