ISLAMABAD: The ongoing internet disruptions in Pakistan have plunged the public and businesses into confusion and frustration, according to Shahzad Arshad, Chairman of the Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP).
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Submarine Cable Fault Disrupts Internet Services in Pakistan: PTA
Islamabad, August 22, 2024 – Internet services across Pakistan have been significantly disrupted due to a fault in one of the submarine cables that connect the country to the global network, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
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Bitcoin BTC Price in USD and PKR on August 15, 2024
On August 15, 2024, the latest exchange rates of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) have been reported as:
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Huawei Launches ICT Training for 300,000 Pakistani Students
Islamabad, August 9, 2024 – In a significant stride towards Pakistan’s digital future, Huawei, under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, has launched an ambitious training program aimed at empowering 300,000 students across the country.
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LTO Karachi Snags Rs 575 Million from High-Profile Builder
Karachi, August 6, 2024 — The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi, the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) largest tax collection unit, has achieved a significant victory by attaching bank accounts for recovery of Rs 575 million from a renowned builder.
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Government Collects Rs 1.02 Trillion Petroleum Levy in FY24
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – The Ministry of Finance announced on Wednesday that the government collected a staggering Rs 1.02 trillion as petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2023-24.
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Stricter Tax Regulations for Foreign Businesses in Pakistan
Karachi, July 31, 2024 – Pakistan has introduced stricter tax rules for non-residents with substantial business activities within the country. This initiative, driven by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), aims to capture a larger share of revenue from global entities benefiting from the Pakistani market.
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SRB Notifies Sales Tax Rates for Property Services in TY2025
Karachi, July 23, 2024 – The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has notified new sales tax rates for services related to immovable property for the tax year 2024-25.
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Pakistan Offers Tajikistan Use of Karachi Port for Transit Trade
Karachi, July 3, 2024 – In a significant move to boost regional trade and connectivity, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif extended an invitation to Tajikistan to utilize Karachi Port for transit trade.
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Pakistan’s 2024-25 Budget: Tough Choices and Limited Relief
Pakistan’s upcoming budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year is shaping up to be a challenging one, with analysts at Insight Research predicting a focus on long-term reforms over populist measures.
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