Pakistan’s Telecom Growth Surges Past 200 Million Milestone
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) proudly announces a historic milestone—crossing 200 million telecom subscribers nationwide.
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Dar’s Budget Update: Digital Tax Stays Local, Solar GST Cut to 10%
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that the digital sales tax on services would remain within the jurisdiction of provinces, while the proposed 18% GST tax on solar panels had been reviewed and revised down to 10% following consultations.
DWP Group and Sital Klima Sign Strategic MoU to boost Local HVAC Manufacturing
In a major move to bolster the local HVAC industry, DWP Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sital Klima, a renowned global HVAC solutions provider.
Careem Shuts Down Operations in Pakistan
Careem, the Middle Eastern ride-hailing service owned by Uber, has announced that it will suspend its operations in Pakistan starting July 18.
FPCCI body to negotiate on law regarding businessmen’s arrest
Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Tuesday rejected the law permitting arrest of businessmen and constituted an eight-member committee led by its President Atif Ikram Sheikh to engage in negotiations with relevant authorities in this regard.
PM Responds to Media Reports on Tax Defaulters’ Arrests, Forms Special Committee
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of media reports concerning the arrest of tax defaulters and has issued strict directives to ensure that no legal amendments are misused to harass the business community or taxpayers under any circumstances.
PTCL Group & TPL Insurance Partner to Enable Device Financing for Enterprises through Financial Guarantee Framework
PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), has partnered with TPL Insurance to launch a groundbreaking financial guarantee system aimed at adoption of digital tools, handhelds and IoT equipment across industries and organizations irrespective of their size.
Pakistan Sees Petrol Price Hike of Rs4.80/L, Diesel Up by Rs7.95
The government on Sunday increased the price of Motor Spirit (MS) Petrol by Rs4.80 per liter and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs7.95 per litre.
Minister propose revisions in E-Commerce taxation framework to support SMEs
Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan announced on Thursday that E-Commerce Policy 2.0 has reached its final stages of internal review and is nearing completion. The revised policy, aimed at fostering digital trade and empowering small businesses, will soon be presented to the Federal Cabinet for formal approval. This strategic update is expected to enhance regulatory frameworks, streamline operations for online businesses, and strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global digital economy.
DWP Technologies Enables JS Bank with Strategic ACI Deployment
DWP Technologies and JS Bank officially entered into a transformative partnership through the signing of a three-year Cisco Infrastructure Services contract, marking a significant milestone in digital infrastructure development. This strategic alliance focuses on deploying Cisco’s cutting-edge Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) to elevate JS Bank’s operational agility, network security, and digital efficiency.