FBR Requires Taxpayers to Declare Actual Property Values in 2025 Returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for income tax return filers for the tax year 2025 to declare the fair market value of immovable properties during purchase, sale, or if already owned, starting July 1, 2025. As per a
Cheap Hype, Costly Consequences: Temu’s Troubled Entry into Pakistan
When Temu entered the Pakistani market, it arrived with the ambition of a tech giant on a mission to disrupt. With a flood of ads across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, the platform promised rock-bottom prices, cashback games, and deals that created a sense
Government Issues Alert Over Hackers Gaining Access to Cloud Systems Without Passwords
The National Computer Emergency Team has issued an advisory warning about a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) cloud deployments. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-20286 and rated 9.9 (Critical) on the CVSS scale, allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full
Xiaomi and Gran Turismo announce partnership
Lahore: Xiaomi and Polyphony Digital today announced a landmark partnership at Round One of the Gran Turismo World Series 2025. Under this collaboration, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — Xiaomi EV’s top-of-the-line high-performance luxury electric vehicle — will debut in the globally acclaimed racing simulator
Proposal Submitted to President for 50% Salary Hike and 100% Pension Increase
Proposals for a 50% increase in government salaries and a 100% increase in pensions have been submitted to President Asif Ali Zardari ahead of Pakistan’s federal budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. According to reports, the federal budget will be presented on June
Temu’s Price War Is a Trojan Horse Hurting Pakistan’s Economy
Temu’s aggressive digital advertising in Pakistan is shaping the perception that it’s a game-changer for affordable online shopping in a market as price-sensitive as ours. The global platform, owned by e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, offers steep discounts on a wide variety of goods,
SECP Releases Customized Checklists for NBFCs to Enhance Regulatory Compliance and Efficiency
In a move to facilitate stakeholders and enhance regulatory clarity and operational convenience, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued tailored checklists for each type of business conducted by Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs). This initiative underscores SECP’s ongoing commitment to
NIC Peshawar and Invest2Innovate Launch KP’s First Angel Investor Network via Invest Lab
The National Incubation Center (NIC) Peshawar, in collaboration with Invest2Innovate (i2i), has successfully concluded Invest Lab, a transformative three-day investor education workshop that marks a major milestone in strengthening Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. In light of the Pakistan Startup Ecosystem Report (PSER) 2024,
LearnOBots Unveils Future Labs Featuring 12+ Immersive Learning Environments
LearnOBots, in collaboration with Rawat Technology Park, is proud to unveil Future Labs—a revolutionary model in hands-on STEAM education and the first of its kind globally. Positioned at the intersection of education and innovation, this state of-the-art facility is not only a national
Following US troubles and EU complaints, Temu now exposed for misleading marketing and poor service in Pakistan
Temu, the international shopping app known for its eye-catching discounts and relentless advertising, is facing increasing criticism in Pakistan. Already under scrutiny in the United States for allegedly product dumping and facing antitrust complaints in Europe, the company is now being called out
