The exports of spices witnessed an increase of 21.10 per cent during the first eight months of the financial year 2023-24, as against the exports of the corresponding months of last year. The spices exports from the country were recorded at US $78.107 million during July-February (2023-24) against the exports of US $64.497 million during […]
Global football talent showcase to lands in Islamabad
The Football Academy (TFA), a Dubai-based football academy renowned for its global outreach in identifying and nurturing football talent, sets its sights on Islamabad, for its latest talent showcase. Unlike the previous year’s paid showcases across Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore, TFA has revamped its approach, offering a golden opportunity for local talent to shine without […]
Australia’s Claire Polosak to officiate women series matches in Karachi
Australia’s Claire Polosak will officiate as an on-field umpire in all the eight white-ball matches between Pakistan and West Indies women’s cricket teams scheduled in Karachi from April 18 to May 3, 2024. West Indies women’s cricket team will arrive in Karachi on April 14 to play three ODIs – part of ICC Women’s Championship […]
Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $13.379 billion
The total liquid foreign reserves of Pakistan stood at US$13,378.9 million while foreign reserves held by State Bank reach $8,040.4 million in the week ended on March 29, 2024. The State Bank of Pakistan, in a statement issued here on Thursday, informed that foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank increased by $19 million […]
CM Punjab meets World Bank country director
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine to discuss World Bank-funded development projects in Punjab. Emphasising the need for early completion of the ongoing public welfare projects in the province, the Chief Minister said, “I will personally monitor the ongoing World Bank-funded projects.” Mr Najy Benhassine […]
PTI founder, Bushra bibi habitual of telling lies: Azma Bukhari
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said on Thursday that today four senior doctors of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital carried out detailed medical check-up of Bushra bibi. In a statement issued here, she said that during the check-up no evidence regarding giving poison or adding harpic chemical drops in food were found. Azma […]
Death anniversary of former PM ZA Bhutto observed
The 45th death anniversary of former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was observed on Thursday. According to focal Person of Bilawal House, due to Ramazan Sharif public gathering will be held on the 14th of this month at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh Bhutto which will be addressed by Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and other […]
Enhancing trade pivotal for deepening strong Pak-Iran ties: NA Speaker
Speaker National Assembly of Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Thursday said that Pakistan and Iran enjoy historically strong bilateral ties which are based on shared values, similar culture, same religion and being neighbouring countries. He reaffirmed his commitment for extending parliamentary support to further deepen these ties by supporting cooperation in energy, trade, business and especially by […]
PCA issues guidelines to bakers, shopkeepers
Guidelines have been issued to sweets and bakers regarding weights and measuring scales. Now onwards, bakers and sweets shopkeepers will weigh the products (sweets) without the weight of the packaging. According to details, Deputy Controller Weight and Measures, Abdul Quddous Toor on Thursday said that the attention of all Price Control Magistrates had been drawn […]
Tanveer vows to address challenges in agriculture sector
Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, who also assumed additional charge of the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, on Thursday vowed to make all-out efforts for uplift of the agriculture sector, once considered backbone of the national economy. After assuming the charge, he said Pakistan faced numerous challenges that threatened the […]