Pakistan

PM Shehbaz assures Japanese investors of all possible support

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Japanese investors of providing all possible facilities as country looks to encourage foreign investment. According to details, a delegation of Japanese investors called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Shari...

Preparations in full swing to celebrate Independence Day in befitting manner tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Preparations to celebrate Independence Day of motherland in a befitting manner are reaching their zenith in country. Day will dawn with special prayers and a 31 gun salute in federal capital and 21 gun salute at all provincial capitals. Sp...

NA Speaker inaugurates first ever Women Parliamentarians Convention

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf said that women have always been playing pivotal role in development and progress of country. He said that history of Pakistan is evident from the fact that women political leaders along with th...

Thunderstorm expected in parts of Balochistan

QUETTA: Pakistan Meteorological Department, Regional Center, Quetta yesterday forecast that during the next 24 hours, mainly cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the province with chances of  thunderstorm expected at Sibi, Bolan, Harnai,...

CM Elahi announces free travel for aged people

LAHORE: Punjab government has announced concessionary fares for aged, people with special needs, women and students traveling in Orange Line Metro train. Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has also announced free travel for aged people in O...

Pakistan, Togo enjoy trustworthy relations: Defence Minister

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan and Republic of Togo enjoy longstanding and cordial ties, which were based on mutual trust and common interests. Talking to Foreign Minister of Republic of Togo Robert Dussey, who called on him K...

Three Pakistani mountaineers summit Gasherbrum-II

GILGIT: Three Pakistani mountaineers and nine international climbers have summited Gasherbrum-II (8,035m) — the world’s 13th highest mountain. After the successful ascent of the peak, Sajid Ali Sadpara, Shehroze Kashif and Imtiaz Sadpara...

If all burden for men, so where womens’ role exist?

Actor Sheheryar Munawar spoke about role of men in society and its psychological exploitation. Shehryar Munoor said that men are trained to be men and suffer pain from childhood. Women are given free rein to express their grief, while if a man...

PIA decides to provide internet facility during flights

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has decided to provide internet facility to its passengers during flights. According to details, national carrier will soon provide internet facility to passengers and has started the installation of Wi...

Political parties to submit assets statement by 29 Aug: ECP

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan yesterday instructed all registered political parties to submit their assets statement of fiscal year 2021-2022 by Aug 29. As per election act 2017 article-210, all political parties are bound submit their a...

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PSX digital display screen at entrance non-functional, stagnant sewerage water surrounds parking area

Karachi: As Pakistan steps into the new year, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has achieved a historic milestone, with its benchmark index surging past 175,000 points, the highest level ever recorded. While this achievement reflects growing investor...

PM Shehbaz calls on UAE to strengthen investments in major sectors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and invited increased UAE investments in strategic sectors to support Pakistan’s economi...

KSE-100 index ends in red, lowers 243 points

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a modest decline yesterday. Stocks opened on a positive note, hitting an intra-day high of 171,587.32 in the opening hours of the trading. However, selling pressure was seen in the final hours, dragging...

KWBF to kickoff from Jan 18 at Karachi Expo Cent

KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi World Book Fair (KWBF) has revealed at a press conference that besides 140 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan, 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will also participate in the Karachi World Book Fa...
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