Islamabad, August 09,2024: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing 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 pertaining to a show…
Karachi, August 08, 2024: Systems Limited, Pakistan’s leading provider of IT and IT-Enabled Services in Pakistan, had the distinct honor of hosting a visit from British Deputy High Commissioner and Director of Trade Pakistan, Sarah Mooney. Mr. Asif Peer, CEO of Systems Limited, warmly welcomed British Deputy High Commissioner Sarah Mooney, along with Sarah Peng…
President Asif Ali Zardari has signed the Elections Act (Amendment Bill) 2024 into law, which prohibits independent lawmakers from switching parties. The bill is now with the Senate Secretariat for the issuance of a gazette notification. This ratification follows a challenge by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the Supreme Court, where PTI contested the bill’s…
Karachi, August 08, 2024: In a surprising development, Punjab has reported four new dengue cases within the last 24 hours. Health officials indicate that two of these cases were detected in Lahore, with one each in Rawalpindi and Gujranwala. Over the past week, Punjab has recorded a total of 20 dengue cases, and in the…
Karachi, August 08, 2024: Electricity consumers are facing an additional financial burden as the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs 2.56 per unit. This adjustment, part of the monthly fuel adjustment for June, will be reflected in August’s bills. The increase will not affect Lifeline consumers…