SINGAPORE – The US dollar held firm on Friday, heading for a modest weekly gain as investors awaited delayed US inflation data and anticipated that the Federal Reserve would proceed with an interest rate cut next week. The dollar index stood at 98.92, on track for a 0.37% weekly rise, while the euro and sterling […]
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Tarar orders transparent probe into alleged gang-rape
ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Human Rights Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has taken serious notice of the alleged gang-rape of a woman inside a well-known shopping mall in the federal capital. The minister has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad to ensure a transparent, fair, and timely investigation in accordance with the law […]
Dollar edges higher as markets await U.S. inflation data
TOKYO – The U.S. dollar rose slightly against major currencies on Thursday as traders awaited the delayed release of U.S. consumer inflation data and digested renewed trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The yen weakened to a one-week low against the dollar amid expectations of a major stimulus package from new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, […]
Govt starts providing free lunch to school students in Islamabad
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has started the implementation of a free food program in federal government educational institutions of Islamabad Capital Territory. According to details, in the first phase, around 40 primary schools will be provided mid-day meals this week. However, in the first phase out of these 40 schools, free […]
Torrential Rains Disrupt PIA and Other Airlines’ Operations in the UAE
In a weather-related development, the cities of Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates were hit by torrential rains, impacting air operations yesterday. Spokesperson PIA revealed that adverse weather conditions led to severe disruptions, affecting flights and airport services, including those of PIA and other airlines operating in the region. As the situation […]
Saudi Arabia set to invest $1 billion in Reko Diq project
Saudi Arabia is reportedly poised to inject around $1 billion into the Reko Diq project, according to sources disclosed by Minute Mirror. The investment plan, part of a larger agreement, includes Saudi Arabia acquiring shares of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL). This initiative, currently in progress in Saudi […]
Imran’s Attorney Questions Credibility of Azam Khan’s Testimony in Cipher Case
Imran Khan’s legal representative argued in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that Azam Khan, the ex-principal secretary to the former premier, provided an unreliable testimony in the cipher case after altering his statement. The attorney emphasized that Azam’s deposition was made in the capacity of an accused rather than a witness, rendering it legally insignificant […]
General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) today as chief guest at the rollout ceremony of HAIDER tank
The ceremony was attended by Ambassador of the Peoples Republic of China, key officials of Chinese state company NORINCO, high officials of Government of Pakistan & Pakistan Army, and various military and civilian officials of HIT. During the ceremony, HIT unveiled its new Tank HAIDER, which has been indigenously manufactured through collaboration with NORINCO China […]
General Bajwa and General Faiz used to legislate with us, says Khawaja Asif
Former Federal Minister and Newly Elected Member of PML-N Khawaja Asif has revealed that General Bajwa and General Faiz used to legislate with us, and for that, we had to go to ISI headquarters. Speaking to the media after the (N) League parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday, Khawaja Asif said that for political stability, other […]
Individuals in Pakistan falling ill due to influenza, not COVID-19, says NIH
The National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad has clarified that a strain of influenza virus is responsible for causing severe respiratory illness in adults throughout Pakistan, not COVID-19. The health institute disclosed that the H3N2 sub-type of Influenza-A virus is contributing to the increasing number of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases reported daily across the country. […]