FBR introduces Pakistan’s first AI-based custom clearance, risk management system
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), under the direction of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has for the first time in Pakistan’s history introduced the Artificial Intelligence based Custom Clearance and Risk Management System (RMS).
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Govt Eyes Affordable EV Loans as SAPM Reviews Insurance Costs
A high-level meeting on the Electric Vehicle (EV) Financing Scheme was held under the chairmanship of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production, Haroon Akhtar Khan. The meeting focused on key issues such as insurance costs, risks related to battery theft, and anti-theft security measures for electric vehicles. Representatives from insurance and manufacturing companies.
Europeans Make History on Nanga Parbat: First Summits of Pakistan’s 2025 Climbing Season
Five international climbers from Europe have successfully summited Nanga Parbat (8,125 meters), marking the first ascents of Pakistan’s summer climbing season.
Overseas Pakistanis Get 120 Days of Tax-Free Mobile Registration
Overseas Pakistanis can avail FBR tax-free mobile registration facility for 120 days per each visit under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) policy.
Fatima Fertilizer’s Sarsabz Tabeer launches healthcare initiative in collaboration with MASH and the Government of Punjab
As part of its ongoing commitment to empower rural women and female farmers, Fatima Fertilizer, under its flagship Sarsabz Tabeer initiative, has launched a new health-focused intervention in collaboration with Mukhtar A. Sheikh Memorial Welfare Hospital (MASH) and the Government of Punjab.
Petrol Price Set at Rs.272.98, HSD at Rs.266.79 in Latest Govt Update
The government has set the new price of petrol at Rs.272.98 and high-speed diesel at Rs.266.79 and these Petroleum products prices will be implemented from July 1st, 2025.
WB appoints new Country Director for Pakistan
The World Bank (WB) has appointed Ms. Bolormaa Amgaabazar the new World Bank Country Director for Pakistan effective from July 1.
RDA inflows rise to $10.381 Billion in May 2025
The inflow of remittances under Roshan Digital Account (RDA) has risen to US $10.381 billion by the end of May 2025 as compared to US $10.180 billion by April (2025) end.
Pakistan’s Mobile Imports Plunge 16.31% to $1.356B in 11 Months
The import of mobile phones into the country has witnessed a decrease of 16.31 percent during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year 2024-25.
Advergic Could Be the Most Important AdTech Update for Pakistan in a Decade
Advergic is the only ad tech company in Pakistan officially partnered with Google to directly onboard publishers to Google Ad Manager (GAM). For publishers, it means what actually counts: higher earnings, full control over ad inventory, and access to global ad demand that was never in reach before.