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Star all-rounder Shahid Afridi will feature in this year’s edition of the Everest Premier League (EPL), Nepal’s domestic T20 tournament. The news was confirmed by the league’s official Twitter handle on Monday. BOOM BOOM DO WE NEED TO SAY MORE. @SAfridiOfficial #eplt20#boomboomafridi #Afridi @KathmanduKings #daretodream pic.twitter.com/IbYMjar7lD — EPL – Everest Premier League (@eplt20official) July 26, 2021 The 44-year-old will represent Kathmandu Kings along with the local superstar, Sandeep Lamichhane. The duo will reunite as teammates in the EPL after three years. Lamichhane made his international T20 debut alongside the legendary Afridi when they were part of an ICC World XI team…

While in countries with a developed economy people access financial services using numerous financial institutions to spend or save their hard-earned money, in the developing economies, there is a huge gap in the provision of financial services due to institutional barriers. As per the UBS, there are about 1 billion people who do not have a proper bank account in the emerging markets. Pakistan is no exception when it comes to adults who lack a proper financial account or service. According to an estimate by the World Bank, 69% of the world’s total population is financially included while this ratio…

Nineteen-year-old Pakistani climber Shehroze Kashif successfully summited K2 today to become the youngest person to summit the two highest mountains in the world. He reportedly hoisted the Pakistani flag on the 8,611 m high mountain today at 8:10 AM. Alpine Adventure Guides shared a post about the achievement that read: “Pakistani team has successfully waved Green Flag on the top of Mighty K2. Multiple teams summit K2 including Kashif. Many many congratulations to whole teams”. ALSO READ CAA Plans to Introduce Helicopter Service for Tourists Kashif had started climbing at an early age and ascended the Makra Peak (3,885 m)…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended flights from Pakistan and India until at least 2 August, Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, said on Monday. The revelation came in response to a customer queries on Twitter. When one of the intending passengers asked that why no Etihad flight was scheduled for India until the first week of August, the airline’s customer service representatives responded that the flights are officially canceled. ALSO READ Senate Committee Reviews Corruption Allegations Against Hascol “We’ve just received confirmation that flights from India are suspended till the 2nd of August, and we are not entirely…

Outraged car buyers have been taking to various social media forums to share their concerns as the irksome culture of ‘own money’ continues by numerous dealers across Pakistan. Brand new vehicles that have been driven for under 100 km are currently listed for sale on various online marketplaces for hundreds of thousands of rupees over the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) as well as what could be the on-road price of the vehicles, making them even more expensive than they already are for buyers.   ALSO READ Honda Releases Final Teaser for The “New” City The government of Punjab and…

Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired a review meeting on commodity prices and declared that the provision of essential commodities at affordable prices to people is the top priority of the government. He directed the Tehsil and District Administration and the Competition Commission of Pakistan to facilitate the masses by ensuring fair prices of food items via action against profiteers and mafias. ALSO READ FBR Relaxes Conditions For Import/Export Customs Clearance The Prime Minister also directed the provincial Chief Secretaries to ensure that action is taken against the negligent officers regarding prices. He further stressed the need to make the existing cell…

The federal government has reduced the sales tax rate on MS petrol. According to the notification by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the government slashed the sales tax rate on MS petrol by 5.63 percent with effect from 16 July 2021. ALSO READ FBR Relaxes Conditions For Import/Export Customs Clearance The sales tax rate on MS petrol has been reduced to 10.77 percent from 16.40 percent prior to 16 July. ALSO READ SECP’s Internal Letter Reveals Details of Investigation into Hascol Petroleum The notification mentioned that the sales tax rates have not been changed on high-speed diesel oil, kerosene,…

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to relax conditions for importers for obtaining ‘unique user identifiers’ under the Customs Computerized System used for clearances of imports and exports. The FBR has issued S.R.O936(I)/2021 to amend Customs Rules, 2001 here on Monday. ALSO READ IFC’s Investment in Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd to Expand Operations and Promote Energy Efficiency Under the proposed rules, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not ask for personal appearance and submission of original NTN and CNIC of the importers for obtaining a ‘unique user identifier’ under the Customs Computerized System, where biometric information…

Pakistan’s ride-hailing is about to reach the next level through a new entrant: CABI. Assuring to provide an excellent experience to its users and making their daily commute easier, CABI promises to provide safe and hassle-free travel solutions. Variants ranging from economy, economy plus, executive, executive plus along with 7-seater vans would provide options to users to get facilitated. Some additional variants would also be added which have never been experienced through any other ride-hailing services. It also gives insurance coverage to all the passengers including the drivers within the ride. The company’s main aim is to create more jobs…

The federal cabinet is likely to approve the first ‘National Cyber Security Policy 2021’ on Tuesday. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque told ProPakistani that the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday would consider two agenda items of the Ministry. The Cabinet would deliberate on National Cyber Security Policy 2021 and policy directive for the auction of NGMS spectrum in Pakistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has drafted National Cyber Security Policy 2021, with guiding principle regard a cyber-attack on Pakistan as an act of aggression against national…