TECNO, Pakistan’s  No 1 selling smartphone brand, just launched its much-awaited series of the year CAMON 30 in a grand fashion show called “Vogue Night” on 30th April in Karachi. The Camon 30 Series, comprising the TECNO CAMON 30, CAMON 30 Pro, and CAMON 30 Premier, represents a leap forward in smartphone technology. With their sleek and captivating designs, these devices catch the eye from the moment you see them. But it’s not just about looks; these phones are packed with high-performance specifications, ensuring smooth multitasking, gaming, and media consumption experiences. However ..read more

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has attached the suspected Benami property, Plot No. 56- N, Mall of Islamabad, situated at main Jinnah Avenue, sector F-7, Islamabad, high-level sources informed ProPakistani. Sources said that th FBR Anti benami Zone 1 Deputy Commissioner IR/Initiating Officer has issued an order with regard to the Provisional Attachment of Benami property Plot No. 56- N, situated at main Jinnah Avenue, sector F-7, Islamabad. On the basis of material evidence collected so far in an authorized inquiry and investigation under Section 21 of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition ..read more

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has officially granted a charter license for K2 Airways for commencing airline operations, CAA Spokesperson informed ProPakistani. This decision comes after the airline fulfilled all the necessary conditions set by the authority. K2 Airways recently opted to withdraw its application for a Tourism Promotion & Regional Integration (TPRI) license, a move that could reflect a shift in the company’s business strategy and priorities. Despite this, K2 Airways remains actively engaged in expanding its operations, currently in the midst of acquiring an aircraft to ..read more

The Ministry of Science and Technology has decided to send the Competition Commission of Pakistan’s (CCP) proposal for the revision of national cement standards for disclosure of “manufacturing/expiry dates” on cement bags to the PSQCA for deliberation in the Technical Committee. A CCP team, led by Member OFT Saeed Ahmad Nawaz, held a follow-up meeting with Ali Tahir, Additional Secretary (In-charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), to discuss the proposal to amend the National Cement Standards, making the ‘manufacturing/packaging and expiry/best before’ dates on cement bags m ..read more

Fils, the fast-growing, UAE-based enterprise-grade digital infrastructure provider enabling companies to embed sustainability and climate action into their business models, today expands its offerings to Pakistan with a strategic partnership with TPS, a leading digital banking and payments solution provider powering banks, digital banks, fintechs, payment processors, merchants, and telecoms around the world. The collaboration aims to make a lasting impact on the international stage, embedding climate action at the core of digital financial services. During an era marked by escalating climate c ..read more

Icewarp, a software company from the Czech Republic, announced its plans to launch its full-fledged operation in Pakistan, including a handsome investment of $1 million to establish a data center. Established in 1998, the software company is operating in more than 100 countries with its specialized and highly cost-effective services such as hosted email, TeamChat, ChatGPT integration, online conferences, etc. On the occasion, Global Chief Sales Officer Icewarp Jan Urbik said, “Pakistan is a highly potential country with digital transformation taking place from public sector entities to private ..read more

Pakistan’s historic lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) will be launched on May 3 (Friday) on board China’s planned robotic exploration mission ‘Chang’e 6’ from Hainan, China, APP reported on Tuesday. The launch event will be broadcast live on IST’s website and social media platforms. The mission aims to collect lunar surface samples from the Moon’s far side upon its return to Earth for research purposes. The satellite ICUBE-Q has been designed and developed by IST in collaboration with China’s Shanghai University SJTU and Pakistan’s national space agency SUPARCO. The mission will include Pakistan’s CubeS ..read more

The ICC Champions Trophy will definitely be held in Pakistan next year, Interior Minister and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday. “Champions Trophy hogi or Inshallah Ta’alah Pakistan may hogi,” Naqvi said in an informal conversation with reporters. Last month, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) submitted three venues for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy as they eagerly prepare to host the major international tournament. Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi have been identified as potential venues for the main event. These venues were decided following a recent visit by a ..read more

The office bearers of the associations of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) & interim committee of Inland Revenue Service (IRS) met Amjad Zubair Tiwana, Chairman FBR in his office on 29/04/2024 to convey the concerns of both services at the non-transparent and arbitrary method adopted for recent profiling & placing of the senior most officers of both services on the Admin Pool of FBR. They expressed their resentment at the media trial of these officers in particular and the two services in general which is damaging the morale and performance of officers of both services. Both Associations ..read more

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is now Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s boss. The ex-banker is out of options, but does it really matter? After intense negotiations among members of the ruling coalition government, the country now has another deputy prime minister after 12 years. With crucial meetings with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new and bigger bailout fast approaching, it seems our foreign minister wants in on the action. Perhaps a return to the budget podium is more likely? Our imagination can only take us so far. In March 2024, winners of this year’s General Elections hi ..read more