Tech and Telecom

The e-commerce giant Amazon is almost set to add Pakistan to its big list of approved sellers within the next few days. Aisha Humera, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, discussed the development with reporters at a presser and remarked that the “listing of Pakistan at Amazon is just a matter of 3 to 4 days”. She also explained that the government aims to follow a no-fraud model whereby any instance of fraud or corruption will be met with dire consequences. ALSO READ Govt Lifts Age Restriction for Vaccination for People Going Abroad On a similar note, the Adviser…

Former fast bowler, Mohammad Amir, has clarified after rumors suggested he is planning to play for England once he receives British Citizenship. He said that he has a British residence card because his wife and kids are settled in the country and will receive British Citizenship due to the same reason. ALSO READ PSL Set to Resume Despite Controversy Over Venue Amir said that he has no plans to represent any country other than Pakistan and lashed out at the cricket journalists who previously suggested that he is applying for a British passport to play for England. Amir said, “Nothing…

The government is in the process of drafting major tax-related facilitative measures for exporters in the budget (2021-22) under an integrated strategy to ensure a significant increase in exports of Pakistan. Top government officials told Propakistani that the government is issuing a new simplified scheme for exporters in the coming budget (2021-22) to allow the import of duties and taxes free input and raw materials consumed in the manufacturing of export goods. Finance Bill 2021 would incorporate the new scheme for exporters. The exercise has been started to take a viewpoint on the new scheme. The scheme has been drafted…

In a major development towards enhancing the IT industry growth in Pakistan, two MoUs (Memorandum of Understandings) were signed on Thursday for setting up software technology parks in Faisalabad and Rawalpindi. A ceremony in this regard was held at committee room of Ministry of IT. Federal Secretary Ministry of IT & Telecom Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui was chief guest . The software technology park in Faisalabad would be set up at Sitara Chemical’s Ali Fatima College of Science & Technology with a space of 19,500 sq.ft and is the first-ever software technology park to be set up in Faisalabad. In Rawalpindi,…

Internships are a great way for students to prepare themselves for the work-life that lies ahead. Through internship programs, they explore a career path, gain valuable work experience, develop and refine career skills, receive financial compensation, improve confidence, and get a platform to transition into a job. But it’s not just the interns that these programs benefit; employers also get to take advantage of the fresh ways of doing things that these young minds may bring with them. Plus, they get a chance to spot and hire potential human resources that would be right for any current or future positions…

The management at the Amazon Outlet Mall signed an MOU with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) on Wednesday, May 20 2021 to launch a ‘Software Technology Park’ inside the premises of the Amazon Outlet Mall, located on Grand Trunk Road, near DHA II. The Amazon Business Centre is now termed as the Software Technology Park by the PSEB under the Ministry of Information Technology. Imarat Group of Companies is one of Pakistan’s leading real estate groups. The group has to its credit more than 8 projects in the federal capital amounting to the construction of over 10 million square…

A CDWP meeting presided over by the Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, cleared one development project with a cumulative estimated cost of Rs. 3.5 billion and recommended two projects worth Rs. 52.02 billion to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for further consideration. Senior officials from Planning Commission and Federal Ministries/Divisions also participated in the meeting while representatives from Provincial Governments participated through video conferences. Projects related to Health and Information Technology were presented in the meeting. A project related to Information Technology was presented in the meeting, namely “establishment of IT park Karachi” worth…

The Pakistan Rupee (PKR) is continuing its downslide against the US Dollar for the fourth day in a row. ALSO READ Rupee Posts Huge Losses Against the US Dollar Third Day in A Row The PKR slipped by 23 paisas against the USD today, closing at Rs. 153.45 to the USD at the end of the trading day today (Thursday, 20 May) as compared to Rs. 152. 22 to the USD on Wednesday (19 May). It has lost more than a rupee (Rs. 1.16) to the greenback over the last four sessions. Dealers said that the local unit is under…

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has presented important budgetary proposals for 2021-22 to boost economic growth and address key structural imbalances in Pakistan’s economy. The stock market is one of the most documented sectors of the economy. All capital market participants are fully documented; hence developing the capital markets is fully aligned with FBR’s efforts to increase the tax base in Pakistan. An efficient, equitable and broad-based tax system and a culture of corporatization are interdependent. In addition, a broad-based capital market helps to achieve important economic and social objectives like increasing the number of taxpayers, improving savings and investment rates,…

Oppo has announced that it will be launching the much-anticipated Reno 6 series on 27th May. A few hours after the announcement, the smartphones in the series, i.e., Reno 6 5G, Reno 6 Pro 5G, and Reno 6 Pro+ 5G, were listed on Chinese websites such as Suning and JD.com for reservation. OPPO Reno 6 5G – Galaxy DreamThese listings were accompanied by official renders of the smartphone revealing all the design elements. The Reno 6 and Reno 6 Pro will come in three colors Summer Harumi, Galaxy Dream, and Night Sea. They will have an identical rectangle-shaped camera module…