Polio in Punjab By: Daily Times on August 5, 2024The province of Punjab has reported its first case of poliovirus in four years, a sad reminder of the challenges Pakistan faces in the comity of the world in eradicating this crippling disease. The latest victim is stated to be a six-year-old boy from Chakwal district in North Punjab, which has previously shown good progress […]
Commerce Plex, Faysal Bank to revolutionize remittances By: pr on July 24, 2024Commerce Plex, a wholly owned and fully licensed subsidiary of Simpaisa Holdings, is collaborating with Faysal Bank Ltd to seamlessly integrate fintech innovation with banking expertise. This strategic alliance aims to provide increased efficiency and transparency in remittance services. With roots originating in the UK and licensed & regulated as a Foreign Money Services Business […]
NUST holds National Engineering Robotics Contest (NERC) 2024 By: pr on July 19, 2024As part of its efforts to promote Robotics in Pakistan, NUST College of EME has been holding the National Engineering Robotics Contest (NERC) since 2003. This year, the College’s Mechatronics Engineering Department organised NERC’s 20th edition. As many as 250 teams from school and universities across the country participated in the competition. The five-day event […]
ECP calls meeting to ponder over SC verdict in reserved seats case By: inp on July 17, 2024Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja has convened a meeting of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) officials at 11:00am tomorrow Thursday to discuss the mode of implementing the Supreme Court’s (SC) recent judgment in which it ordered the allotment of reserved seats to the PTI. ECP secretary and Legal Wings heads would brief […]
Punjab Assembly resolution condemns blasphemy incidents, seeks protection for citizens By: inp on June 25, 2024A resolution unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly on Monday strongly condemned the blasphemy incidents and sought protection for all citizens. The provincial assembly resolution comes in the backdrop of the lynching of tourist in Swat over the allegations of desecration of the Holy Quran. A local tourist, suspect of blasphemy was tortured to death […]
PCB chief Naqvi approves plan for promoting quality domestic cricket By: APP on June 25, 2024Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the need for strengthening domestic cricket in the country. Presiding over an important meeting regarding quality of domestic cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) Gaddafi Stadium here on Monday, he said various tournaments would be organized from the club level to the national level. The […]
North Korea building roads, walls inside Demilitarized Zone: Yonhap By: AFP on June 16, 2024North Korea’s military has been building roads and walls inside the Demilitarized Zone that separates it from the South, the Yonhap news agency reported Saturday. The construction activities are taking place north of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) that runs through the middle of the DMZ, the South Korean agency said, citing an unnamed military […]
Market capitalization of PSX increased by 59.7 % till end May 2024 By: APP on June 12, 2024The market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) increased by 59.7 percent to Rs 10,170 billion by end May 2024 against Rs 6,369 billion on 30th June 2023. According to Pakistan Economic Survey, 2023-24 launched here on Tuesday, as of May 31, 2024, the number of listed companies at PSX stood at 524. During […]
APTMA for regionally competitive energy tariff, cut in mark-up By: Agencies on June 5, 2024All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Central Chairman Asif Inam has demanded reduction in the power tariff to 9 cents/kWh, bringing down the interest rate to 12 percent and restoration of zero rating for the textile industry to enable it to contribute to the national economy through exports, investment and employment. He was addressing a […]
Alvi defends Imran’s tweet By: Agencies on June 2, 2024Former President Dr. Arif Alvi has spoken out in defense of Imran Khan, questioning the accusations of treason associated with reading the Hamoodur Rahman Commission Report. Alvi criticized the current government, stating that they are “tyrants” who “torture people and abduct women,” and called for dialogue with all stakeholders, including Khan. He also compared Khan […]