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*Here is How Much Pakistanis Are Spending on Online Apps* Newly released figures by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at the National Assembly Standing Committee show that Pakistanis spent over Rs. 317 billion on various online apps from tech giants such as Meta, Apple, Netflix, etc, for the fiscal year 2024–25. The spending covers a wide array of apps, from social media giants to online shopping websites and streaming services. Leading the charge is Facebook/Meta, with Rs. 12.3 billion in transactions. Surprisingly, Apple/iTunes saw the highest number of transactions (over 5.1 million), totaling nearly Rs. 6 billion. Google followed closely with 2.3 million transactions and a transaction value of Rs. 5.94 billion. After that came the e-commerce giant AliExpress with strong spending of nearly Rs. 5 billion in over 944,466 transactions. Newer entrants like Temu also saw a notable Rs. 1.8 billion in spending despite a much smaller transaction volume.

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On reaching the milestone of 200 million telecom subscribers in Pakistan, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a special one-day package for Pakistani customers. All telecom subscribers will receive 2 GB of free data and 200 on-net minutes, valid for 24 hours, on June 20, 2025. The offer can be activated by dialing *2200# from any network.

*FBR Starts Distributing New Honda City Cars Worth Rs. 6 Billion to Tax Officers* The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started distributing brand-new Honda City vehicles to tax officers. Dozens of these cars have already arrived at the FBR’s Karachi headquarters. The department plans to procure a total of 1,010 vehicles worth around Rs. 6 billion. An advance payment of Rs. 3 billion has already been made. The procurement agreement was signed in January 2025, and the initial payment secured delivery of the first batch of 500 vehicles. The cars are intended to improve officer mobility in tax enforcement operations, claims FBR. However, the move has sparked backlash from both parliamentarians and the public, with many questioning the rationale for such an expensive procurement amid ongoing economic challenges.

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*Massive Global Data Breach: Pakistani users asked to change passwords immediately* Pakistan social media users have been warned to change their passwords immediately following a major global data breach that exposed sensitive information from millions of accounts. The alert was issued by the National Cyber Emergency Response Team urging users to act fast to protect their online security. Reports reveal that more than 180 million users around the world have had their personal data stolen. Accounts from popular platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Apple and even government websites have been targeted. The information was taken using a malware known as “info stealer,” which secretly collects login details and stores them in unsafe online databases. Authorities are urging everyone to immediately change their passwords, use strong and unique combinations and activate two-factor authentication for added protection. They also recommend using password managers and keeping antivirus software up to date.

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🚨 Flight from Karachi to Lahore hit by severe storm! Strong turbulence during flight, terrifying scenes reported. The plane managed to land safely, without any reported injuries.

An extraordinary tale of faith, persistence, and destiny. A Libyan man named Aamir was stopped from boarding a Hajj flight- one that he had been saving for years, due to a security delay linked to his surname - Al Gaddafi. As his group boarded the flight, Amer was still being held at the counter. Despite his pleas, the flight captain reportedly insisted on departing without him, citing security uncertainty and scheduling constraints. The plane took off without Aamir, but moments later, the flight developed a technical malfunction and was forced to return. After a delay and minor repairs, it took off again — only to encounter a second issue, forcing another return. This happened three times - each time Aamir tried to board and was denied, and each time the plane was forced to return. On the third return, the pilot reportedly said: “I swear I won’t fly again unless Amer is with us on this plane.” Aamir was finally cleared, boarded the plane, and safely reached Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Acceptance is the real invitation to the House of Allah.