PM Imran Khan reviews progress on incentives for construction sectoron July 17, 2020Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the second meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Housing, Construction and Development here on Thursday to review the progress on the government’s recently announced incentive package for construction sector. The NCC on housing, construction and development was established by the prime minister as he chaired its first meeting on […]
E-Learning goes viral amidst pandemicon April 22, 2020As the pandemic appears to be spreading all over the country, the feeble defence against COVID-19 shows as an uneven war where Pakistan can hardly have any proactive strategy to meet this unprecedented challenge. On the other hand, the developed nations with enormous resources are bringing hope and overpowering the existing fear by striving hard […]
COVID-19 kills 158,384 across globe, 2.31m infected so faron April 20, 2020Reported cases of the coronavirus have crossed 2.31 million globally and 158,384 people have died, according to a Reuters tally as of 0200 GMT on Sunday. US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she believed lawmakers are very close to a deal on approving extra money to help small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Demonstrations […]
‘Law of the jungle’: govt’s new social media policy comes under criticism in Senateon February 15, 2020The government’s new social media policy came under criticism in the Senate on Friday, with lawmakers accusing the government of having bypassed the parliament in drafting the rules. PPP Senator Rubina Khalid while raising the matter in the House said, “We had been assured that the new rules [regarding digital media] would be brought before […]
Two terrorists arrested in joint operation by Rangers, CTDon January 24, 2020Sindh Rangers and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in a joint intelligence-based operation in Karachi’s Orangi Town area on Thursday arrested two suspected militant linked with a banned organisation. According to Rangers spokesman, on intelligence information, the Rangers and CTD police arrested the suspected militants, Mansoor Ahmed aka Bilal aka Ibrahim aka Sheikh Bhai and Fazal […]
COAS calls for ‘intimate’ link between national security and economy: ISPRon October 4, 2019According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has reportedly told a group of businessmen that the country’s “improved internal security environment” has “created space for increased economic activity”. The ISPR said Gen Bajwa had made the remarks while addressing the business community and the government’s economic team […]
Chinese consul general applauds PCJCCI serviceson July 27, 2019Peng Zhengwu, deputy consul general of the Chinese Consulate, has applauded services of Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote bilateral economic relations between China and Pakistan. He was addressing as Chief Guest of a Capacity Building seminar of the PCJCCI on taxation and the challenges related with its enforcement. The key […]
Malpura is Karachiites favourite snackon March 4, 2019Foodies are always on the lookout for new unique and tasty foods. They constantly try new places, whether it is a fancy restaurant or a roadside cafe. However, Karachi’s culinary specialties can only be found at roadside stalls and dhabas. Malpura is an Indian dish but in Pakistan it is most commonly available in Karachi. […]
Sarwar confident Saudi prince’s visit will make Pakistan economically stableon February 12, 2019Visit of Saudi Crown Prince Amir Muhammad bin Salman to Pakistan will herald a new era of prosperity and economic stability in Pakistan, said Governor Punjab Chaudry Muhammad Sarwar and other participants at the seminar on status of Pak-Saudi Arab relations. In aegis of Pakistan Ulema Council, Pak-Saudi Arab Relations seminar was held here on […]
CJP says Pakistan’s justice system is the best in the worldon January 17, 2019Chief Justice Saqib Nisar on Wednesday said the country’s justice system was the “best in the world”. Speaking at an event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) in Islamabad, Justice Nisar said the Constitution fully guarantees equal rights and freedom for all citizens, irrespective of creed, caste or religion. However, he also acknowledged […]