Internet service providers (ISPs) and software houses have warned that restrictions on the internet and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) would become an “existential threat” and alienate segments of society. The statements have criticised the purge on VPNs — used by businesses and individuals — and the decision to ban unregistered proxies by the end of this month. Shahzad Arshad, the chairman
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced strict action against sugar millers and dealers involved in tax fraud, undocumented sales, and price increases. According to a PM Office press release issued on Tuesday, the premier directed a detailed analysis of the sugar sector to reduce sales tax evasion and pricing control to benefit customers. The premier believes that sugar mills are primarily
Global stocks edged higher in choppy trading on Tuesday as markets awaited further appointments to the incoming White House administration, while oil prices eased as tensions rose between Russia and the United States over Ukraine. Investors are eyeing President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, with the pool widening to include Apollo Global Management Chief Executive Marc Rowan
Emphasising the significance of cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in different sectors, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over the implementation of recently signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for Saudi investment worth $2.8 billion in Pakistan. The bilateral ties were discussed as the deputy interior minister of Saudi Arabia paid a courtesy ca
Don’t marry off your girls till they are financially independent,” says screenwriter Zanjabeel Asim Shah — a fairly revolutionary statement in a society where sons have careers and daughters are mostly to be married off. Celebrating Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the State Bank of Pakistan invited women leaders, who narrated their success stories, along with a healthy dose of pragmatism. The