Tax Relief for Beverage & Tobacco Industry in Budget 2025-26
Tax Relief for Beverage & Tobacco Industry in Budget 2025-26
Adil Aziz
Aamir Ibrahim urges govt to reduce telecom taxes, support digital growth
Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz and Chairman of the Telecom Operators Association, has called on the government to reduce the tax burden on the telecom sector and take urgent steps to bring the informal economy into the tax net. He emphasized that digital connectivity is now as essential as roads, electricity, and water, and should…
Pacific Blaze: EV-Laden Ship Abandoned After Fire Breaks Out
A cargo ship transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles to Mexico was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean after a fire broke out on Tuesday, June 3. The incident underscores the increasing risks associated with electric vehicle (EV) transportation, as lithium-ion battery fires can be particularly challenging to control.
Spotify’s Fresh Finds Celebrates a Decade of Discovering Breakout Talent
Spotify has announced a major milestone for 2025 – 10 years of Fresh Finds, the initiative designed to help independent artists get discovered at the earliest stages of their careers. Since its launch in 2015, Fresh Finds has supported nearly 70,000 artists, becoming a global pipeline for new talent and a key discovery engine across genres.
SBP Declares Four-Day Eid-ul-Azha Holidays from June 6 to 9
The State Bank of Pakistan, announced 4-day Eid-ul-Azha holidays for the banking and financial sectors from June 6 to 9, 2025 and all the banks and financial institutions will remain closed for four days.
Pervaiz Malik & SOCAR President Discuss Strengthening Energy Ties
Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik and the President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) held a significant meeting in Baku, focusing on strengthening bilateral energy cooperation.
LUMS Hosts UX Pakistan 2025: The Country’s Largest Design Conference Promoting Human-Centered Innovation for National Transformation
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) recently hosted the 8th edition of UX Pakistan 2025, the country’s largest and longest-running design conference, bringing together a vibrant assembly of designers, technologists, educators, and thought leaders from across Pakistan and beyond. With the theme “Design for Social Impact”, the two-day event marked a pivotal moment in the national discourse on design, positioning it not just as an aesthetic tool but as a strategic force for societal transformation.
Govt to Present Federal Budget 2025-26 on June 10
Advisor to the Finance Minister, Khurram Schehzad, has announced that the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 will be presented on June 10, 2025.
Pakistan, ADB eye carbon markets as next frontier for green growth
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, met with a high-level delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to explore collaborative opportunities in carbon markets and forge the path for a new climate strategy grounded in economic and environmental synergy.
SECP Addresses Concerns Over Fraudulent Online Trading in Latest Clarification
The SECP vide an earlier press release had informed the general public about certain illegal and fraudulent online trading/investment platforms that are misusing names of reputable companies, licensed entities, and qualified
professionals, including BMA Capital Management Limited.