“We apologise for the inappropriate messages sent through Bykea,” company says Bykea app, used for ride-hailing, mobility, and delivery, was “compromised” on Tuesday as users received inappropriate messages through notifications and when they opened it for use. “We apologise for the inappropriate messages sent through Bykea. We can confirm that this was a third party communication tool which got compromised,” the company said in a statement. The company also claimed to have restored the app, which it said was now “fully functional and safe to use”. “If users are facing any issues, they can reach us through our helpline,” the…
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The Financial year 2023-24 started with good news for some commuters including tech and telecom consumers as the federal government has announced relief and exemptions of federal duty over these products. The same goes for some parts of lithium batteries which are used in a wide range of electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, appliances, and dozens of other products. Software exporters registered with Pakistan Software Export Board will have a concession on the assessed value of the imported goods equivalent to 1% of their export proceeds of the previous financial year subject to the conditions: (i) Pakistan Software Export…
Introduction: Welcome to the adrenaline-fueled world of “Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed”! This iconic racing game brings you an immersive driving experience, allowing you to unleash your passion for speed and compete in exhilarating races. In this blog post, we are thrilled to announce that “Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed” is now available for download on our blog, giving all racing enthusiasts the opportunity to embark on an unforgettable gaming adventure. Game Overview: “Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed” is a classic racing game developed by Electronic Arts. It offers a unique focus on the legendary Porsche brand, allowing players to…
A significant data leak, allowing easy access to the personal information of Indian citizens through the inclusion of phone and Aadhaar Card ID numbers, has raised concerns about the awareness of the Modi government at the center. Among the numerous individuals affected by this breach are prominent lawmakers and well-known journalists in the country. Indian media reports suggest that the information available includes the citizens’ Adhaar Card numbers, the ID card numbers used for vaccination, gender, birth year, name of the vaccination centre, voter ID, and PAN card numbers. When a mobile number or Adhaar Card ID is entered, the…
The unloading procedure of the discounted Russian crude oil has been started on Monday, with the transfer of the oil from the vessel to a refinery in the port city Karachi. Out of the total 45,000 metric tonnes of crude oil, approximately 3,000 metric tonnes have been successfully offloaded and transferred to Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL). It took more than 20 days to reach the country, will be entirely shifted to the refinery tomorrow. The vessel reached the Pakistani waters from the Port of Oman. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the cargo had reached Karachi — a first…
Impending Arrival of Empire State Building-Sized Asteroid Classified as Potentially Hazardous, but Earth Safe for Now Prepare for a moment of celestial intrigue as Asteroid 1994 XD, a colossal space rock resembling the height of the Empire State Building, hurtles towards Earth. Though classified as potentially hazardous, recent assessments assure us that this astronomical giant will pass by our planet at a relatively close distance. Discovered by the vigilant Spacewatch group at Kitt Peak Observatory in Arizona back in 1994, Asteroid 1994 XD will approach within a proximity of 1.8 million miles, approximately eight times the average span between Earth…
Singapore is funding a new “digital blueprint” to greatly improve its internet and technology infrastructures. The independent city-state wants to reaffirm its vocation as an open economy that is highly connected to the Asian region and the world, and it will put more cable on the seabed for that. Announced by Singapore’s Minister for Communications and Information Josephine Teo, the new Digital Connectivity Blueprint is an ambitions project that will reshape the country’s digital connectivity infrastructure within the next decade. By 2033, Teo said, Singapore will have doubled the number of submarine cable landing facilities to increase connectivity between the country, Asia…
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The budget for the financial year 2023-2024 has been recently unveiled by the federal government, showcasing a range of significant updates. Notably, the IT and real estate sectors are set to benefit from a multitude of new relief measures. Additionally, tax rates for cash withdrawals and imports have been revised to align with the current economic landscape. Let’s delve into the key highlights of the budget for the financial year 2023-2024. Guiding Principles Relief Measures:
The federal government has increased the salaries and pensions of civil servants by up to 35% and 17.5% through ad hoc allowances, Geo News reported citing sources. According to the details, the salaries of the employees from Grades 1 to 16 will be raised by 35% while a 30% raise will be given to employees working in Grades 17 and above. The government has also okayed the increase in a pension by 17.5% for the next fiscal year 2023-24. The government had also set the minimum wage at Rs32,000 — initially, it was set at Rs30,000; however, Rs2,000 were increased on the…