Efforts to bring in one person pushed country to abyss: Nawaz on December 21, 2023Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday the country was stuck in a quagmire and one wonders what had befallen Pakistan. Addressing a session of the PML-N parliamentary board here, the former prime minister asserted, “We need to take matters into our own hands. We ourselves are responsible for the sorry state […]
Chinar Bagh Fiasco By: Ahmed Sheikh on December 18, 2023Real Estate is full of surprises. One of the reasons behind this fiasco is the people involved and the money at play. The laws are too vague, and the opportunities are limitless. The main issue is with the financial savings of the poor and playing with the hopes and futures of families. Many years back […]
PFC delegation leaves for China to explore market By: APP on December 14, 2023Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) delegation, headed by Chief Executive Officer, Mian Kashif Ashfaq, Wednesday embarked on a visit to China to explore potential market and work out prospects for joint ventures. He said the visit underscored the commitment to explore the global furniture market, said a PFC news release. He said in the context of […]
HSY Inspires Bright Futures With Appearance at Graduation Ceremony on December 13, 2023Renowned fashion designer HSY recently graced a public school graduation ceremony, applauding the students’ educational achievements and encouraging them to pursue their dreams. Beyond his iconic presence in the fashion realm, HSY consistently champions education and the empowerment of Pakistan’s youth through diverse mentorship programs and ambassadorships. HSY also shared reflections in a recent […]
Authorities directed to swiftly complete all arrangements for general elections By: APP on December 11, 2023Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta has directed the authorities concerned to swiftly complete all the arrangements for general elections in 2024. According to a commissioner office spokesman, the commissioner had instructed the authorities to finalize the best possible arrangements to ensure the transparent conduct of general elections. The Divisional Administration would provide unconditional support […]
Govt’s initiative to increase FED on cigarettes lauded By: Agencies on December 3, 2023Health activists in Pakistan express their gratitude to the government for taking a crucial step in safeguarding both public health and the economy by raising the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes. In a press release shared by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), the health activists underscored the […]
Azam Khan fined for displaying Palestinian flag on his bat By: Agencies on November 28, 2023Pakistani batsman Azam Khan was imposed fine for displaying the Palestinian flag on his bat during the ongoing National T20 tournament in Karachi. Strict action was taken against the batsman for breaching clothing and equipment regulations (displaying unapproved logo/political messaging). Azam Khan, the son of former captain Moin Khan, is playing for Karachi Whites in […]
Gill to lead Gujarat after Pandya returns to Mumbai By: Agencies on November 28, 2023Gujarat Titans said on Monday opener Shubman Gill would captain the side in next year’s Indian Premier League after they allowed Hardik Pandya to return to Mumbai Indians, his first IPL team. Pandya, who helped Mumbai to four IPL titles between 2015-2021, led Gujarat to the IPL title in their debut season in 2022 and […]
Is ML-1 a ‘Luxury’ or an essential requirement? By: SAEED AKHTAR on November 10, 2023The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has been a pivotal component of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), connecting the Ports in Pakistan to China’s north western region. Among the numerous projects that make up CPEC, the Main Line 1 (ML-1) railway project stands out as a transformative endeavour with the potential to reshape Pakistan’s economic […]
Minister for expediting climate-resilient projects By: APP on November 9, 2023Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the progress on Climate Change-related projects, directing the quarters concerned to expedite the implementation process of the climate-resilient projects. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Planning Ministry, Member Climate Change and Food Security besides […]