Thursday, June 15th, 2023
Federal budget termed very favourable
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15 /DNA/ – Hanif Mughal, Senior Vice President of Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Thursday lauded the federal budget which has been designed to achieve growth amid formidable challenges. The growth target is set at 3.5 percent with the total expenditure set to be 53 percent higher than last year. The minimum wage has been raised from Rs25,000 to Rs30,000. Federal salaries and pensions received a 25 to 35 percent hike and financing for the BISP was increased by 12.5 percent, he said. Dr. Hanif Mughal said thatRead More
Fight for a Cause: Uniting Against Cyberbullying for a Safer Digital World
Tayyaba Shoaib (the author is an educationist and freelance writer) The advent of technology and the internet has undoubtedly brought us closer together, revolutionising our lives and connecting us in ways previously unimaginable. Yet, with progress comes a dark side. Cyberbullying and online abuse are regrettable consequences of this interconnectedness, impacting individuals, particularly vulnerable groups like women and children. On this significant occasion of Stop Cyberbullying Day, it is imperative to raise awareness about the prevalence of cyberbullying, its consequences, and the urgent need for collective action. Unlike traditional bullying,Read More
Pakistan can avoid foreign funding by controlling tax leakages: Kaira
50% of annual tax potential is stolen by a very powerful illicit tobacco sector: Ayaz SadiIPSOS holds briefing session for parliamentarians on tax evasion in PakistanParliamentarians apprised of huge tax losses to national kitty Islamabad, JUN 15 /DNA/ – Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, federal minister for economic affairs stated that domestic industry and employment generation suffers while Pakistan’s dependency on foreign goods ultimately increases due to smuggling and this has been creating a never-ending vicious cycle. Addressing the briefing session by IPSOS for parliamentarians regarding tax evasion in five sectors ofRead More
Preventing PTI members from voting for Hafiz Naeem reprehensible: Omar
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15 /DNA/ – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan lambasted the corrupt PPP Sindh government for resorting to every coercive method to prevent PTI members from voting for Hafiz Naeem the PTI-JI Joint candidate. In a statement on Thursday, Omar Ayub Khan strongly condemned this action by PPP and CM Murad Ali Shah. He said: “PPP is resorting to every coercive method to prevent PTI Members from voting for Hafiz Naeem the PTI-JI Joint Candidate.” He said that the corrupt PPP Sindh government has arrested, abductedRead More
Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss matters of mutual interest regarding sports
ISLAMABAD, JUN 15 /DNA/ – A meeting was held between Sports Minister of Sri Lanka Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe, and Minister of IPC Pakistan Ehsaan ur Rahman Mazari. The Legendary Sri lankan Cricket Mr Arjuna Ranatunga and Secy Sports Ministry of Sri lanka was also present at the occasion. Both Ministers discussed matters of mutual interest regarding sports. Federal Minister for IPC offered support to Sri Lankan Minister for provision of Coached in field of sports like hockey Squash and Kabadi. Minister said that through sports we can deepen our existing relationshipRead More
Pakistan E-commerce entrepreneurs stand out in UK market
ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP): Pakistani freelancers and entrepreneurs are expanding abroad by establishing a company in the US and UK markets, as data shared by UK government on foreign-owned company establishment shows that Pakistan ranks first, especially in E-Commerce industry. Workhy, which provides end-to-end solutions that facilitate company establishment abroad has started to provide services in Urdu to facilitate opening of Pakistani entrepreneurs, especially those operating in the e-commerce industry and providing freelance services, to global markets. Pakistani entrepreneurs and freelancers export know-how and services to all over the worldRead More