Ahmed Cheema

Free Electricity for Power Sector Employees Costs Rs. 15 Billion Annually

During a recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Power, it was revealed that approximately 190,000 power sector employees receive free electricity worth Rs. 15 billion each year. In response to a query regarding this benefit, the Power Division Secretary clarified that the free electricity is provided solely to employees of electricity companies, WAPDA,…

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Indian Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from Paris Olympics for Minor Overweight Issue

©Olympics India’s top wrestler, Vinesh Phogat, faced a significant setback at the Paris Olympics when she was disqualified from the women’s 50kg wrestling final due to being just 100 grams overweight during the weigh-in. The 29-year-old athlete was on a remarkable journey, overcoming months of challenges in Delhi to deliver stellar performances at the Paris…

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Afghanistan Cricketer Ihsanullah Janat Banned for 5 Years Over Anti-Corruption Breach

©ICC Afghanistan’s top-order batter, Ihsanullah Janat, has been banned from all cricket activities for five years after breaching the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and ICC Anti-Corruption Codes during the second season of the Kabul Premier League (KPL). Janat violated Article 2.1.1 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, which addresses attempts to improperly influence or fix the…

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FBR Issues Rs200 Million Tax Notice to Netflix for Income Tax Recovery

Netflix In a significant move, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notice to Netflix, the American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service, to recover Rs200 million in income tax, as reported by local media. Netflix, renowned for its extensive library of award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and more, is accessible on…

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