FATF body reviews Pakistan’s anti-money laundering actionson August 22, 2019The Asia-Pacific Group on money laundering (APG) is reviewing Pakistan's third Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) which details measures taken by the government to counter terror-financing and money laundering from February 2018 to October 2018, a press release issued by the finance ministry said on Wednesday.Pakistan has submitted compliance report on its 27-point action plan to the Financial … [Read more...] about FATF body reviews Pakistan’s anti-money laundering actions
Bill Gates expresses concern on polio situation in Pakistanon August 22, 2019In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates has offered the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for eradicating polio from Pakistan.The billionaire philanthropist, in the letter dated August 16, pledged to continue working with the relevant authorities in Pakistan to eradicate polio virus from the country. "Currently, I'm concerned with … [Read more...] about Bill Gates expresses concern on polio situation in Pakistan
Trump once again offers mediation on Kashmiron August 22, 2019A day after his telephonic conversation with the leaders of Pakistan and India, US President Donald Trump once again offered mediation between the two neighbouring countries on the 'explosive and complicated' issue of Kashmir."Kashmir's a very complicated place. You have the Hindus, and you have the Muslims, and I wouldn't say they get along so great," Trump told reporters in the White House. … [Read more...] about Trump once again offers mediation on Kashmir
Allied Schools to hold awards for students, teacherson August 22, 2019Allied Schools, a largest educational network in Pakistan, will conduct High Achievers Award Ceremony for awarding the students and teachers of Allied Schools, EFA Schools and Resource Academia with medals and certificates for the distinctive result in the matriculation board exams 2019 across Pakistan.The ceremony will take place at the Auditorium of University of Central Punjab, Lahore, on … [Read more...] about Allied Schools to hold awards for students, teachers
MPCL wins 1st position in Corporate and Sustainability Report Awardon August 21, 2019MPCL Annual Report 2018 has been declared winner of 1st Position in Fuel & Energy category. The award was conferred by the Joint Committee of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan at the Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards held at Karachi today August 20, 2019.The annual report entries from Pakistani listed … [Read more...] about MPCL wins 1st position in Corporate and Sustainability Report Award
Bank AL Habib declares half year profit of Rs 8.55bnon August 21, 2019The Board of Directors of Bank AL Habib Limited announced the financial results for the Half Year ended June 30, 2019. The Bank reported the profit before tax of Rs. 8.55 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2019 as compared to Rs. 7.08 billion for the corresponding period, showing a growth of 20.76 percent.Profit before provisions of the Bank grew by 53.47 percent. The Bank improved its … [Read more...] about Bank AL Habib declares half year profit of Rs 8.55bn
Askari Bank to hold tree plantation activity on 26thon August 21, 2019Askari Bank is continuing with its pledge for a Greener Pakistan and has announced August 26 as #AskariBankGreenDay for a dedicated tree plantation activity through its network of 516 branches in 152 cities across Pakistan.Mr. Abid Sattar, President & CEO Askari Bank, in his message said, "Deforestation is one of the major reasons for climate change in Pakistan and #AskariBankGreenDay is … [Read more...] about Askari Bank to hold tree plantation activity on 26th
Shireen Mazari urges UNICEF to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassadoron August 21, 2019Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari on Wednesday has written a letter to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director Henrietta H Fore, urging to remove model-turned-actress Priyanka Chopra as a goodwill ambassador for favouring war.In a letter, Shireen Mazari said that the ongoing crisis in Indian-Held Kashmir (IHK) was a result of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi … [Read more...] about Shireen Mazari urges UNICEF to remove Priyanka Chopra as goodwill ambassador
Mahira always wanted to become an actresson August 21, 2019Actress Mahira Khan started her career as a video jockey but quickly transitioned to acting. She first appeared in the Movie 'Bol' in 2011 and then moved on several successful television series.Mahria Khan spoke with a news channel about how there is no difference in acting on the big and small screens. According to her, the difference lies in the script as a series tells a story over a period … [Read more...] about Mahira always wanted to become an actress
Humayun Saeed wins Best Actor Award in the UKon August 21, 2019Actors Imran Ashraf and Humayun Saeed bagged the Best Actor Awards at the 10th Pakistan Achievement Awards, held on Sunday in London.Ashraf got the award for Best Actor of the Year in a Drama while Saeed got the Best Actor of the Year for Film.Imran Ashraf was honoured for his critically-acclaimed performance in drama 'Ranjha Ranjha Kardi', in which he played the character of Bhola - a … [Read more...] about Humayun Saeed wins Best Actor Award in the UK
