The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has, with immediate effect, cancelled the authorization/license of M/s Money Masters Currency Exchange Company (Pvt.) Limited on account of serious violations of SBP’s regulatory instructions. The exchange company, including its head office and outlets can no longer undertake any kind of foreign exchange related business activity.
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Court issues notice in journalist’s discharge appeal
The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday taken up an appeal challenging the discharge of senior journalist Khalid Jamil in a case filed by the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA). The court has issued notices and sought responses from relevant parties. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka heard the appeal against […]
New US consul general in Peshawar assumes charge
Senior Foreign Service Officer Tom Eckert has assumed the responsibility as Consul General at the United States Consulate General. “It is my pleasure to welcome Tom Eckert as our new Consul General in Peshawar,” said US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker in a press release issued here on Thursday. Tom joins a long line of distinguished […]
IHC suspends CDA’s order to cancel allotments of plots
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday suspended an order of Capital Development Authority (CDA) to cancel the allotment of ten plots in various sectors of federal capital and sought comments from the authority. Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued a stay order on the petition filed by Omar Rana and other petitioners. The CDA had […]
Pakistan, Qatar hold second round of higher military cooperation talks
Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI, NI (M) called on Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan bin Ali Al Thani and Qatar Armed Forces Chief Lt General (Pilot) Jassim Mohammad Ahmed Al-Mannal. The CJCSC is on an […]
Two policemen injured in firing incident
Two policemen on Thursday got injured in firing incident in the city. A policeman referred to Peshawar due to his critical condition, the police spokesman said. According to details, some unidentified person opened firing on policemen between Shakardara and Nashpa areas. The policemen including Muhammad Irfan and Khalid Khan were injured in the incident, he […]
Germany Leads Baltic Military Exercise Amid NATO-Russia Tensions
Germany leads a major military drill in the Baltic region as tensions rise between NATO and Russia. The exercise, called Quadriga, involves moving troops and equipment to Lithuania. On Thursday, officials watched a ferry carrying military vehicles depart from Rostock to Klaipeda. The ferry was escorted by a helicopter, a corvette, a minesweeper, and police […]
‘Kuch To Log Kahenge’
Regardless of where you live in the world, if you are a member of the South Asian community, I am pretty sure you have heard the words “Log Kya Kahenge?” which directly translates into English as “What Will People Say?” Yes, these three words are what most Pakistani people are brought up with. We are […]
The Most Blessed Dawn
Nearly fifteen hundred years have passed since the most blessed arrival of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), an event that transformed the Arabian Peninsula and altered the course of human history. His message of equality, mercy, justice, and compassion transcended geography and time, providing a composite framework for coexistence and human dignity. […]
In the Way of Water
“If my house was about to be flooded, or burnt, what would I save first? It is obvious that saving all might not be possible. But what if a choice had to be made in selecting from family members whose lives were at risk?” This was both the answer and a question that came to […]