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Taro Technology — Pakistan’s only shariah-compliant BNPL service

Taro Technology — Pakistan’s only shariah-compliant BNPL service

Having secured investments worth $3.5 million, Lahore-based Taro Technology is set to embark on a Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) venture. The emerging Fintech startup mustered the investments through a combination of angel investors and strategic partnerships.

NCOC notifies new restrictions as positivity ratio surges

NCOC notifies new restrictions as positivity ratio surges

On Wednesday, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) announced new protective measures after going through the trend of COVID-19 positivity ratio in the country. Pakistan saw a positivity ratio at 9.48% on Wednesday after

Tourists allowed entry to Murree after blizzard tragedy

Tourists allowed entry to Murree after blizzard tragedy

The government has decided to lift a ban on the entry of tourists in Murree after ten days of the snowfall tragedy that took 23 lives. According to media reports, military vehicles and locals will

Karachi: Son killed in front of mother while resisting robbery

Karachi: Son killed in front of mother while resisting robbery

On Wednesday, a young man was shot dead as he was resisting a robbery in Karachi’s Kashmir Road area. Security cameras captured the ill-fated incident, signifying surging street crimes in Pakistan’s biggest metropolis. The man

Following IHC directives, CDA seals Monal restaurant

Following IHC directives, CDA seals Monal restaurant

On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered authorities to seal off Monal Restaurant in Islamabad today. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah asked the capital authorities to take control of the Naval Golf Course built

Waqar Younis to undergo eye surgery today

Waqar Younis to undergo eye surgery today

Pakistan's former fast bowler Waqar Younis is set to undergo a minor eye surgery Monday (today). The national team's ex-coach shared his health status with his followers and fans. He asked his well-wishers to pray

Karachi gas crisis: Consumers adopt ‘illegal’ way to maintain pressure

Karachi gas crisis: Consumers adopt ‘illegal’ way to maintain pressure

Amid a deepening gas crisis in the metropolis, people have lately resorted to an illegal way to spike the pressure in their stoves. Running on electricity, the air pump acts as a helpful suction gadget

Omicron: NCOC warns of 5th COVID-19 wave

Omicron: NCOC warns of 5th COVID-19 wave

Planning Minister Asad Umar has warned of another COVID-19 wave in Pakistan. Umar's warning comes as cases of the new variant, Omicron, are rising — specifically in Karachi. Data from the National Command and Operations

Only elite taxed in mini-budget: Tarin

Only elite taxed in mini-budget: Tarin

On Thursday, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin presented the Finance Supplementary Bill 2021 in the national assembly. The government has withdrawn tax exemptions worth Rs343 billion on pharma, machinery, and imported food items. Amid a chaotic

New Year’s Eve: Police lock steps against aerial firing in Karachi and Lahore

New Year’s Eve: Police lock steps against aerial firing in Karachi and Lahore

Karachi police have initiated street announcements before New Year's Eve to warn the citizens that celebratory firing would not be allowed in the city. Lawbreakers involved in aerial firing would be dealt with "full severity