Wavetec Appointed as Channel Partner by NCR
Wavetec, a leading technology company, has been appointed as the Channel Partner in Pakistan of NCR, top provider of banking & self-service solutions globally. With a legacy of over three decades in delivering innovative solutions to major financial institutions worldwide, Wavetec is poised to provide best-in-class services and solutions in Pakistan through this strategic collaboration….
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PMD alerts authorities of widespread rain in Sindh, Balochistan districts due to cyclone storm
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread wind-dust/thunderstorm rain with some very heavy/extremely heavy falls in various districts of Sindh and Balochistan during June 14-17 due to the Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (BIPARJOY) over Northeast Arabian Sea. The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (VSCS) “BIPARJOY” over northeast Arabian Sea moved north-northeastward during last 06 hours, and…
ECC allows PPL to execute proposed framework agreement with SOCAR
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet after a detailed discussion allowed Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) to execute the proposed framework agreement with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) Trading. The ECC, which met here with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar in chair, considered a summary of…
Thunderstorm-rain forecast for Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PDM) forecast that during the next 24 hours, thunderstorm-rain and strong wind with dust is likely to hit Karachi, Thatta, Sujawal Badin, Hyderabad, and other areas of Sindh. Widespread wind-dust/thunderstorm rain with some very heavy/extremely heavy falls accompanied with squally winds of 80-100 Km/hour gusting 120km/hour likely in Thatta, Sujawal, Badin, Tharparker,…
Google launches AI-powered advertiser features in push for automation
Google launching two new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered features for advertisers that will automatically find the best ad placements for brands across the tech company’s services. AI has dominated the tech industry in recent months as Google and other companies have developed novel chat-bots that can respond to users in open-ended conversations. AI is also being…
Indonesia trying to start direct flights from Pakistan: Ambassador Tugio
Indonesian Ambassador Adam M. Tugio said that Pakistan and Indonesia should work together to increase trade links to the D8 market. “It is expected that by December of this year, direct air connectivity will be established between the two great countries of the Muslim world,” he said. He said that Indonesia is trying to start…
Relief for masses on cards as Russian crude oil arrived in Pakistan: Musadik Malik
Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik said the deal struck by Pakistan with Russia for crude oil import would help the government pass on financial relief to the masses who had been bearing brunt of inflation stemmed from the previous government’s flawed economic policies. “This is the history since it is the first time…
Hina Rabani Khar and EU Commissioner discuss matters of flood rehabilitation, food security, energy, trade & GSP+ Scheme
As part of her ongoing visit to Belgium, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has held extensive meetings with two European Union Commissioners in Brussels. The Minister of State called on the European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic to follow up on discussions pertaining to EU’s flood relief activities in Pakistan….
Biparjoy weakens into ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’ – Cat 3 amid nearing Pakistan’s coastlines
The Tropical Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ has weakened into a “Very Severe Cyclonic Storm” (VSCS)-Category 3, with sustained windspeeds of approximately 140-150 kilometers per hour (km/h) and gusts up to 170 km/h after it started reaching closer to the coastline of the country. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the current location was near Latitude…
Senate body recommends rationalizing Super tax, advance tax for non-filer
The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue recommended to reducing super tax besides rationalizing advance tax for non-filer. The committee met here under the chairmanship of Senator Saleem Mandviwalla discussed and approved several tax proposals under Finance Bill 2023. The body proposed to reduce the super tax to 7 percent from 10 percent on…