95% of revenue consumed in paying off domestic loans By: News Desk on May 23, 2025The speakers at an Islamic banking awareness seminar highlighted that around 95% of national revenue is consumed in paying off domestic loans, and stressed that the country’s ongoing economic challenges are rooted in deviating from Islamic financial teachings. The seminar was organized by the Pakistan Industrial Associations Front (PIAF) in collaboration with the State Bank […]
SNGPL’S shareholders approve highest-ever 75pc cash dividend By: pr on May 23, 2025Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) convened its 60th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of shareholders on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Avari Hotel, Lahore. The shareholders approved the annual audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Company achieved its highest ever profitability, recording a profit before tax of Rs. 29,843 […]
UMT president meets Turkish Ambassador Irfan Neziroglu By: pr on May 23, 2025Former Minister and President of University of Management and Technology (UMT), Ibrahim Hasan Murad, held an important meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Irfan Neziroglu. The two leaders engaged in comprehensive discussions on various areas of mutual interest, including education, economic cooperation and youth empowerment. During the meeting, both sides emphasized strengthening the […]
NHA opens Babusar Top Road before time: Aleem Khan By: pr on May 23, 2025A high-level meeting was convened under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan to introduce reforms within the National Highway Authority (NHA) and Motorway Police. Key decisions were made regarding vehicle fitness, issuance of driving licenses and the regulation of traffic systems across National Highways and Motorways. Federal Minister directed that the […]
Paragon Overseas Education holds annual AGM in Lahore By: pr on May 23, 2025Paragon Overseas Education, operating with 31 branches across 27 cities in Pakistan, held its annual general meeting (AGM) at a private hotel in Lahore. The AGM was attended by over 450 individuals from Pakistan, along with more than 70 officials from international universities worldwide. These officials represented institutions such as Queen’s University, Ulster University, University […]
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington By: AFP on May 23, 2025Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot dead late Wednesday outside a Jewish museum in Washington by a gunman who shouted “free Palestine,” authorities said, with US, Israeli and other world leaders expressing outrage over the killings. President Donald Trump condemned the attack in the heart of the US capital, saying: “These horrible D.C. killings, based […]
Solar now Pakistan’s third-largest power source as global firm eyes future tech By: News Desk on May 23, 2025Solar power provided over 14 percent of Pakistan’s total electricity in 2024 – a sharp rise from just 4 per cent in 2021 – making it the country’s third-largest source of energy, ahead of coal. This was revealed at a seminar to mark Pakistan’s growing use of green energy. Speakers said Pakistan had become the […]
LHC disposes of plea against shooting of stray dogs after policy assurance By: APP on May 23, 2025The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday disposed of a petition challenging the alleged illegal killing of stray dogs by shooting, following an assurance from the City District Government that actions are being taken in accordance with official policy. Justice Shahid Karim presided over the hearing of the petition filed by Airaj Hassan and others. […]
Imran evades polygraph test for third consecutive day: Azma Bokhari By: News Desk on May 23, 2025Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has, as usual, refused to undergo a polygraph test for the third time, thereby not only defying court orders but also evading the truth. Azma Bokhari said that the PTI founder has been deliberately avoiding the polygraph test team for the past […]
Iran says will hold US responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites By: AFP on May 23, 2025Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran would hold the United States responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, after US media reported that Israel was preparing for a strike. The report came even as Iran and the United States were set to meet in Rome on Friday for a fifth round of Omani-mediated […]