PTA conducts quality of service survey
Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in 19 cities of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,Balochistan, and in Islamabad Capital Territory Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) conducted Quality of Service (QoS) surveys in 19 cities of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh,Balochistan, and in Islamabad Capital Territory to measure the performance and quality of services offered by Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs)…
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India allows exports of non-basmati white rice trapped at ports
INDIA has allowed traders to ship out their non-basmati white rice cargoes sitting at ports due to a sudden ban on exports of the category, a government order said late on Tuesday (Aug 29). On Jul 20, India surprised buyers by banning exports of widely consumed non-basmati white rice to control rising domestic prices. The…
Apple sets Sep 12 date for launch of iPhone 15
APPLE has set Sep 12 as the date for its biggest product-upgrade event of the year, when it’s set to unveil the iPhone 15 line and next-generation smart watches. The company announced the plans on its website and via e-mail under the tagline “Wonderlust”. The presentation will be streamed online at 10.00 am Pacific, with…
FPCCI concerns over power hike; demands cut in taxes
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said that Pakistani households and businesses were facing mounting power tariff. He demanded for renegotiating capacity charges and put a halt to sales tax, besides reducing the ratio and number of taxes in the electricity bills. Addressing a press conference here at…
Palm, soybean oils import reduced by 5.40% , 6.82% in July
Imports of edible oil including palm and soybean into the country during the first months of the current financial year decreased by 5.40 percent and 6.82 percent respectively as compared to the imports of the corresponding month of the last year. During the month of July 2023 about 12,575 metric tons of soybean costing $14.955…
IT sector has potential to address Pakistan’s trade imbalance:Dr Umar Saif
Dr Saif pointed out that the current value of Pakistan’s IT exports stood at $2.6 billion, providing employment opportunities for around 150,000 individuals within the sector Caretaker Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif highlighted the potential of the IT sector in addressing the country’s trade imbalance. Dr. Umar Saif said that the…
Forthcoming ten months to witness substantial progress in execution of 5G action plan: IT Minister
Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication said that the forthcoming ten months would witness substantial progress in the execution of the 5G action plan. During a meeting with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General (Retd) Hafeez Ur Rehman, the minister discussed in detail the upcoming plans related to telecommunications, the roll-out of the…
ECC continues ban on sugar exports
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet reviewed its prevision decision regarding sugar export quota and continued ban on commodity’s export, which was in place since August 10, 2023. “The ECC reviewed its previous decision regarding export quota of sugar and after detailed discussion and deliberation decided that in light of the previous decision…
Carrefour Pakistan signs partnership agreement with foodpanda
● Over 10,000 grocery products offered by Carrefour as a result of the agreement ● Carrefour’s online grocery shop on foodpanda will expand the product choice for the platform’s grocery shoppers by many folds Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, has signed a partnership agreement with the popular online retail platform,…
Yashal Shahid announced as Spotify’s EQUAL Ambassador
The “Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay” OST singer has battled her way to become a rising sensation amongst the youngsters redefining the local music scene Commanding a deep, mystical voice, Yashal Shahid is carrying forward the baton for female musicians across Pakistan as Spotify’s EQUAL Ambassador for the month of August 2023. In line with…