Cabinet okays first AI policy

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, said on Thursday that Pakistan’s first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy will mark the country’s transition into a new digital era. The cabinet has unanimously approved the National AI Policy 2025. The plan aims to build a strong AI ecosystem that will democratise … Read more

FBR exceeds target, collects Rs755b

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made a steady start to the fiscal year by achieving its first-month target, collecting Rs755 billion in revenues on the back of improved performance in indirect taxes, as both the tax machinery and traders await clarity on several unresolved issues. The provisional collection exceeded the monthly target of … Read more

‘Sugar stocks ample, prices within reach’

[ Listen to article ISLAMABAD: As a sugar crisis continues to haunt the government which has recently ordered strict monitoring of stocks at mills, the food minister on Thursday claimed that everything was in control and abundant sweetener was available in the country. This comes despite rising prices due to hoarding and profiteering, piling pressure on consumers. … Read more