Pakistan leads South Asia in university rankings 2023 By: Web Desk on June 23, 2023According to Times Higher Education’s Asia University Rankings 2023, Pakistan has surpassed India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka in the South Asian region, with more universities making it to the top 200. According to the UK-based organization, there are now more South Asian universities in the top 200 than ever before. The top 200 universities this […]
Pakistan’s Shahzada Dawood among five confirmed dead in Titanic submersible tragedy By: Web Desk on June 23, 2023The five men who were aboard the missing Titan submersible died, according to confirmation from the US Coast Guard and OceanGate Expeditions on Thursday. At a distance of 500 metres from the bow of the renowned ship they died attempting to see, pieces of the missing submersible were found on the ocean floor. A remote-controlled […]
Pakistan rejects peace talks with TTP By: APP on June 22, 2023Pakistan on Thursday rejected holding peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan due to its involvement in killing civilians and security personnel in the country. “Pakistan will not negotiate with individuals who are responsible for the killing of Pakistani civilians and law enforcement officials,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said at a weekly press briefing, referring to an […]
PIA announce cut in airfare ahead of Eidul Adha 2023 By: Web Desk on June 22, 2023On the eve of Eidul Adha 2023, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced a discount on domestic flight fares. A PIA spokesperson announced that all domestic flights will receive a 10% discount and that the discount will be in effect from June 30 to July 1 during the Eid holidays. Discounted tickets can be issued right […]
Hunter Biden to plead guilty to tax crimes, reaches deal on gun charge By: Reuters on June 21, 2023US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden has agreed to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes and to enter into an agreement that could avert a conviction on a gun-related charge, according to a court filing on Tuesday. The news sparked accusations of favorable treatment for the Democratic […]
Suzuki shuts down production again amid economic crisis By: Web Desk on June 20, 2023In light of the severe restrictions put in place by the current government, Suzuki, the largest automaker in Pakistan, has announced the closure of another plant due to the ongoing economic crisis. Pak Suzuki stated in a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange that its car and motorcycle factories will close from June 22 to […]
Fact Check: Has Govt Announced Eid ul Azha Holidays? By: Web Desk on June 20, 2023The Eid ul Azha 2023 holidays have not yet been announced by the Pakistani government. On social media, a fake announcement, claiming that five holidays have been declared for the festive occasion, has been making the rounds. The fake notification claimed that the government of Pakistan had declared five public holidays in honour of Eid […]
Expected salary increase of government employees in Budget 2023-24 By: Web Desk on June 19, 2023The caretaker administration in the country’s most populous area has opted to raise provincial government employees’ pay and pensions. Wages definitely need to keep up with increasing inflation, but small increases frequently fall short of matching the prices of basic items. As the public endures the weight of record inflation, the Naqvi-led administration has reportedly […]
US asks Pakistan to allow journalists unrestricted work By: Web Desk on June 16, 2023The US emphasized the importance of press freedom in Pakistan on Thursday, urging the government to allow journalists to cover ongoing events without restrictions. At a press conference in Washington, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed the US government’s general position, emphasizing that all governments must respect the critical role of journalists and the […]
Pakistan’s foreign reserves increase by 2.7pc By: Web Desk on June 16, 2023According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased by 2.7 percent this week, following a six-week decline. The SBP’s foreign currency reserves stood at $4.019 billion on June 9, up $107 million from the previous day’s figure of $3.912 billion. The country’s total liquid foreign currency reserves, including reserves […]