PM Shehbaz reverses Imran’s policy, lifts ban on departmental sports
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday lifted the ban on departmental sports across the country to “revive competition” between various teams, saying that it would nourish the capacity and capability of aspiring athletes. Th...
Meezan Bank, Samba Bank partner with Pak Embassy Bahrain to celebrate RDA success
ISLAMABAD: Meezan Bank and Samba Bank in collaboration with Embassy of Pakistan in Bahrain hosted reception at Gulf Hotel, Manama-Bahrain by inviting prominent Non-Resident Pakistanis and customers to celebrate success of Roshan Digital Account (RDA)...
KATI expresses reservation on Presidential Ordinance of Rs38bln new taxes
KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Salman Aslam has expressed reservations over imposition of new taxes of 38 billion rupees by a Presidential Ordinance. Whereas, instead of keeping interest rate at 15 percent, it...
Foreign investment never comes in political uncertainty: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABAD: Minister for planning and development Ahsen Iqbal said that foreign investment will not come until day of Judgment in poltical uncertainty and confrontation. We have to become economic nation, he said and political stability and continuati...
SBP directs banks to raise awareness about PM’s Relief Fund
ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all commercial banks and micro-finance banks to raise awareness among potential donors and facilitate them in contributing to PM’s Flood Relief Fund 2022. Banks are also directed to prominent...
Miftah discusses nutritional needs with Jordan Princess Sarah
ISLAMABAD: Finance and Revenue Minister Miftah Ismail urged all development partners to extend broad-based support and assistance to Pakistan for flood-affected people. He highlighted various reform initiatives introduced by present government for so...
Brad Pitt still prioritises ex-wife Angelina Jolie’s ‘happiness’ despite legal war
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s heated legal battle over their shared Château Miraval winery and details of former couple’s alleged fight onboard a private jet sent shock waves across internet. However, amid all legal drama, it has b...
Jacqueline Fernandez says she was conned, manipulated by conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has responded to Enforcement Directorate, saying she was “conned and manipulated by Sukesh Chandrasekhar” and asked authorities to release her assets, reported The Indian Express. In her reply...
India’s NDTV seeks to block billionaire Adani’s takeover on regulatory grounds
MUMBAI: India’s New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) sought to block Gautam Adani’s attempt to acquire majority stake in news network, saying regulatory restrictions meant bid from billionaire tycoon’s group could not proceed. NDTV is r...
Japan national police chief resigns over ex-PM Shinzo Abe’s assassination
Tokyo: Head of Japan’s National Police Agency announced his resignation after an investigation confirmed “shortcomings” in security plans for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe, country’s best-known politician...
