SBP chief says Pakistan will bridge $4bn financing gap soon
Islamabad: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) acting Governor Dr Murtaza Syed in an interview has assured that Pakistan will bridge an external financing gap of $ 4 billion soon and that economy is “not close to recession mode”. Dr Syed said Pa...
Six lost lives, dozens unconscious of suffocation during Muharram procession
ROHRI: Six mourners passed away due to suffocation and dozens were rendered unconscious during 9th Muharram procession in Rohri, Sindh. According to Edhi sources, three of six deceased mourners who passed away during an attempt to pay homage to marty...
Syeda Rida sets world record by writing Pakistan’s national anthem in 50 different languages
Karachi: Syeda Rida Zainab hailing from Gujranwala, at a very young age made it to the book of world records. She holds the record of writing the national anthem of Pakistan in more than 50 languages. While exclusively talking to ‘Daily Nationa...
What will be new venue for PTI August 13 rally?
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) changed venue of August 13 rally and will hold power show in Lahore instead of Islamabad. Former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan chaired a meeting of party’s political committee. During meeting,...
August month of ‘promotions, hiring and demotions’, says AML Chief
RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed predicted that August will be month of promotions, appointments and demotions. He said that minus and plus are to be decided by High Court and Supreme Court and not by earthly gods. In...
Asad reveals he got approached for minus-Imran formula
ISLAMABAD: PTI Secretary-General Asad Umar claimed that he was approached for a minus-Imran Khan formula ahead of no-confidence vote against then-prime minister. “This is an incident that took place two or three days before vote of no-con...
Ferozabad AC robbed at gunpoint near Bahadurabad: police
Karachi: A lone armed bike rider looted cash and other valuables from Ferozabad Assistant Commissioner (AC) Asma Batool at gunpoint when she along with her family visited a restaurant in Bahadurabad, police confirmed. “We have taken CCTV footag...
Karachiites be ready! As Karachi Eat’s Festival is back in town
Karachi: It’s that time of year again, foodies! Karachi Eat food festival is back! It will take place at Beach View Park in Clifton from January 14 to 16. Having a broad choice of cuisines and live activities. What began with a few stalls in Fr...
South Police stringent security measures amid Muharram procession
Karachi: Main procession in Karachi commenced from Nishtar Park this noon, going through Mehfil-i-Shah-i-Khorasan and end at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar. South-Zone DIG Sharjil Kharal told that procession ended peacefully by 8pm with no...
Woman brutally assaulted by security guard in Karachi
KARACHI: A private security guard of a residence in Gulistan-e-Jauhar violently beat a woman into unconsciousness. A video of this incident has gone viral on social media. Security guard physically abused woman at Noman Grand City in Gulistan-e...
