Pakistan’s First-Ever Governance Reforms Report Launched: A Comprehensive Review of 120+ Reforms in 11 Months Islamabad, Pakistan – February 9, 2025 – Mishal Pakistan, the Country Partner Institute of the World Economic Forum’s New Economic and Societies Platform, has released the Pakistan Reforms Report 2025, a groundbreaking initiative documenting over 120 key reforms implemented by the Shahbaz Sharif government since March 2024. Spanning a full assessment period from January 2024 to January 2025, the report provides an in-depth, data-driven analysis of governance, policy, and institutional transformations. For the first time in Pakistan’s history, a structured effort has been made to…
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The Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP), in collaboration with UNHCR Pakistan, ADDTF Pakistan, and Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Pakistan, proudly celebrated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) at the Rose and Jasmine Garden, Islamabad. This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” emphasized the critical role of persons with disabilities in shaping policies and decisions that impact their lives. The event integrated the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), symbolizing a unified approach to advocating for gender equality, disability rights, and inclusive development. The event featured addresses from…
15 August 2024 – ISLAMABAD – In line with the vision of the Prime Minister and the Federal Government to enable job creation for the youth and prioritise the technology sector, Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) is pleased to announce the notification of four (4) new Special Technology Zones (STZs) with a focus on Business Process Outsourcing, Information Technology, High-tech Production, Research and Development, Tech Skill Development and Knowledge Products. These four new zones consists of 1.4 Million Sqft high-quality tech infrastructure and 130 acres of land available for exclusive use of the technology companies. An investment of PKR 30…
ISLAMABAD, August 9: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing a fine of PKR 60 million on Unilever Pakistan for airing deceptive claims through television commercials for its hygiene and cleansing products, ‘Lifebuoy (Care and Protect) Soap’ and ‘Lifebuoy Hand Wash’. The Commission’s bench has disposed of proceedings about a show cause notice issued to Unilever Pakistan for prima facie violations of Section 10 of the Competition Act of 2010 that prevents businesses from engaging in deceptive marketing tactics based on misleading information or false claims. Enforcing prohibition against deceptive marketing is one of the core…
Islamabad, Pakistan – August 6, 2024 – The World Economic Forum (WEF) has completed its Global Executive Opinion Survey for the year 2024-25. This year’s survey included senior executives, professionals, the business community, and policymakers. A selection of large, medium, and small enterprises were reached out to express their opinion on the country’s public and private sector progress over the past 12 months. The findings from this survey will contribute to several critical WEF reports, including the Global Growth Report, Global Risk Report, Global Competitiveness Index, Global Information Technology Index, Global Gender Gap Report, and the Travel and Tourism Development…
A consultative meeting was held at the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) to address the ongoing flour crisis and the withholding tax deadlock between the Flour Mills Association and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Participants, including representatives from the Flour Mills and RCCI leadership, expressed serious concerns about the newly imposed 5.5% withholding tax on flour mills and the additional 2.5% taxes on flour sales to wholesalers and retailers. They feared that these taxes would significantly increase the cost of flour by approximately Rs8-10 per kilogram. The attendees demanded that the government withdraw the newly imposed withholding…
This update enhances user experience for Meta’s instant messaging app, particularly when making calls WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a new and improved interface for the bottom calling bar, following its recent update to the calling screen interface. According to WABetaInfo, the popular instant messaging app owned by Meta will be rolling out a revamped bottom for the calling screen, featuring improved button visibility with a semi-transparent background. Users who have not yet received this update should expect it to become available in the coming weeks, even though it has not beem officially mentioned on the changelog. This update is aimed…
Shabana Mahmood, a British-Pakistani with Kashmiri heritage and Member of Parliament (MP) for Birmingham, has been formally inaugurated as the United Kingdom’s new Lord Chancellor. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday. As reported by the media, Justice Secretary Mahmood vowed to “defend the international rule of law and uphold human rights.” The 43-year-old Labour Party member announced her appointment on social media platform X, expressing her honor in taking on the role. She emphasized her commitment to safeguarding the judiciary from external influences, stating, “I will be a champion of the…
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. She ruled that the case could not proceed because the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. “The Superseding Indictment is DISMISSED because Special Counsel Smith’s appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution,” wrote Judge Cannon, who Trump appointed. Special counsel Jack Smith had opposed this argument, and other federal courts had previously upheld the constitutionality of special counsels.
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