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The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has refuted Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad’s claim that a cloudburst caused flash flooding in the federal capital earlier today. The people of Islamabad woke up to heavy rains on Wednesday that wreaked havoc in the twin cities, forcing the authorities to seek the military’s assistance in rescue efforts. While DC Islamabad linked it to a cloudburst, the PMD negated the statement. Cloudburst in Islamabad has caused flooding in various areas. Teams are clearing nullahs/roads. Hopefully we will be able to clear everything in an hour. Everyone is requested to plz cooperate and restricted unnecessary movement…

FBR has launched a single identifier number for all domestic taxes. Under this initiative, a taxpayer can use all applications under the Income Tax, Sales Tax and Federal Excise duty by mere use of CNIC if a taxpayer is an individual. In case of partnership firms and companies, the National Tax Number (NTN) shall be the common tax identifier number. In this manner, the Sales Tax, Income Tax and Federal Excise law have been harmonized. This is an important step toward ease of doing business and will substantially improve Pakistan’s rating on this count. ALSO READ ECC To Finalize 5-Year…

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted 17 percent sales tax on import of 30 million adult 3xply knit face masks as a donation by M/s c. North Carolina, the USA to Government of Punjab. ALSO READ ECC To Finalize 5-Year Trade Policy Framework In Next Meeting In this regard, the FBR has issued an S.R.O. 1372 (1)/2021 here on Wednesday. ALSO READ FBR Notifies the Committee for Integration of Businesses The exemption would be available on one-time basis only for this specific consignment, as per the Federal Government’s decision in Case No. 648/Rule-19/2021, dated July 19, 2021, FBR…

Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, chaired a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet (through a video link) today. Governor State Bank of Pakistan Dr. Reza Baqir joined the meeting through a video link. ALSO READ NEPRA Reduces Power Tariff The ECC considered a summary presented by the Ministry of Commerce regarding the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) for 2020-25 to enhance the export competitiveness of Pakistan through a framework of policy interventions. The proposed STPF 2020-25 also includes a monitoring and implementation mechanism. The underlying rationale is to enhance exports as a…

The increased use of information and communication technologies has enhanced the global connectivity, mobility, and versatility of digital services. However, at the same time, it has exposed information assets to a host of new and evolving Cyber Security threats. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has made these assets highly valuable. Simultaneously, with the organic growth and proliferation of the internet, some worrisome trends in the use of cyberspace have also emerged. ALSO READ All You Need to Know About the Ad Policy for Print, Electronic, and Digital Media The concerns over safety and security potentially impede the objective of accelerated development…

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reportedly earned $3.9 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2021, marking a huge 99% year-on-year growth as the company inches closer to its preferred gross margin of 50%. According to AMD’s earnings results for the quarter, the high-performance processor maker netted $1.8 billion after deducting the cost sales from the main sheet, thereby posting a 2% higher gross margin in Q2 (48%) than Q1 (46%). ALSO READ Redmi Phones With Snapdragon 8 Series and Dimensity 1100 Chips in the Works AMD credits its monumental revenue growth during the second quarter to big sale numbers…

Oppo has unveiled the 4G version of the Reno 6 5G announced in May. However, it is not just a difference between 4G and 5G as the two phones have different specifications as well. ALSO READ Oppo A93s Launched With 90Hz Display, Dimensity 700, and 5,000 mAh Battery Design and Display   The display specs are no different. The phone has a 6.4″ 90Hz FullHD+ AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner underneath. The punch-hole front camera also sits in the same spot. However, while the Reno 6 5G had more of a flat look, the 4G sibling has a curved…

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has relaxed its admission policy for classes prep to six for the new academic session. A notification was issued in this regard on Tuesday, which mentioned a partial modification in the directorate’s letter dated 08-07-2021, and announced general age relaxation for admission in class Pre-one and One for students getting enrolled. ALSO READ Sindh Finally Criminalizes Corporal Punishment in Schools and Offices According to the FDE, which regulates Islamabad’s government schools and colleges, the age for admission to class One is between five and six years, and for a pre-school program of nursery/preparatory classes,…

Pakistan’s all-format captain, Babar Azam, revealed that the national team will try different combinations in the upcoming T20I series against West Indies to prepare for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held later this year. Babar said that different players will be tried for different positions to determine the right combination heading into the mega event. ALSO READ Hasan Ali Aims to Fill in the All-Rounder Void Left by Abdul Razzaq According to sources, hard-hitting opener, Sharjeel Khan, will be given a chance at the top of the batting order, with Babar moving down to the third spot. Babar…

Muzaffargarh’s health department along with civil administration has decided not to treat patients who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Speaking with the media, MS DHQ Hospital Muzaffargarh, Dr. Iqbal Mehr, said that it has been observed that most COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital recently were unvaccinated, and no more unvaccinated general patients will be treated at the hospital from now on. ALSO READ CDA to Launch a Modern Bus Service to Revolutionize Public Transport in Islamabad Dr. Iqbal added that the decision is in line with the directives of Punjab’s health ministry that ordered the administrations of all…