For how long will India run from us: FMon June 17, 2019Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said Pakistan and India should play bilateral cricket in the larger interest of the sports."There is, however, no immediate chance of resumption of cricketing ties as India is shy of even political talks with Pakistan," he said while talking to media persons on his arrival at the Old Trafford Stadium to watch Pakistan-India match in the ICC Men's … [Read more...] about For how long will India run from us: FM
Budget for next fiscal year not dictated by IMF: govton June 17, 2019Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh on Saturday vehemently rejected the notion that the federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year was dictated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)."It is rubbish to say that it was an IMF-dictated budget," the adviser said while addressing a seminar titled 'Post-Budget Conference 2019: Pakistan Back on Track', organised by the … [Read more...] about Budget for next fiscal year not dictated by IMF: govt
Bilawal-Maryam meeting has nothing to do with democracy: govton June 17, 2019Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan Sunday said that meeting between the convicted princess of the throne of Sharif family and the crown prince of state of Zardaris at Raiwind palace has no link with the democracy.Reacting to the meeting of Bilawal Zardari and Maryam Safdar, she expressed the hope that for satisfaction of courts, the two … [Read more...] about Bilawal-Maryam meeting has nothing to do with democracy: govt
Lt Gen Faiz Hameed is new DG ISIon June 17, 2019Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday appointed Lt Gen Faiz Hameed as new head of the country's premier intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).On April 12, the Pakistan Army had promoted then-Major General Faiz Hameed to the rank of lieutenant general and appointed him adjutant general at the General Headquarters (GHQ) later that month. He was previously serving as the head … [Read more...] about Lt Gen Faiz Hameed is new DG ISI
Sanam Baloch does Sheikh Rasheed on Tik Tokon June 16, 2019Actress Sanam Baloch was making her presence felt on Tik Tok from the day she debuted on what is now being considered the most popular social media app of the year. The 'Teri Raza' actress known for her innocent looks and ethereal beauty who chose to set an entirely different tone on her Tik Tok as she opted for comic videos rather than lip-syncing on songs has made yet another hilarious … [Read more...] about Sanam Baloch does Sheikh Rasheed on Tik Tok
Dia reveals why she chose to play a Pakistani in ‘Kaafir’on June 16, 2019Actress and producer Dia Mirza's maiden web series premieres on Saturday. She opened up about playing the character of a Pakistani in Kaafir.She plays the role of a Pakistani mother in it who comes to India due to unforeseen circumstances and cannot return to her home country.Dia Mirza shared the web series that tries to address prejudices that are prevalent in society. She said, "When … [Read more...] about Dia reveals why she chose to play a Pakistani in ‘Kaafir’
Rs 100 FED in budget: Cement 50kg bag to get costlier by Rs 25 from Julyon June 16, 2019As the government has increased Federal Excise Duty on cement to Rs 100 per 50kg bag from Rs 75 in the budget 2019-20, the prices of cement bag are going to rise further from July in the range of Rs 25-35 per 50kg bag.Industry experts said that like other things, construction material is also going to get costlier after July when budgetary measures will start get implemented and new duties … [Read more...] about Rs 100 FED in budget: Cement 50kg bag to get costlier by Rs 25 from July
FEBR calls for taking action against dollar shortageon June 16, 2019As the US dollar kept fluctuating and hit record high of Rs158 against rupee, registering a 6 percent appreciation in the last 12 days, the Friends of Economic and Business Reforms (FEBR) President Kashif Anwar has urged the government to take action against shortage of dollar in local market to control heavy losses to economy inflicted by the local currency depreciation.FEBR President … [Read more...] about FEBR calls for taking action against dollar shortage
Restore zero rating as only rupee cut won’t enhance export: PIAFon June 16, 2019Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front has warned that continued cut in rupee value would not yield the desired impact on enhancing exports, urging the government to restore zero-rating regime for five export sectors to lower the cost of production to increase exports.PIAF former chairman Irfan Iqbal Sheikh said that export revenues would be affected by the withdrawal of this zero … [Read more...] about Restore zero rating as only rupee cut won’t enhance export: PIAF
Bilawal holds key meeting with Maryam at Jati Umraon June 16, 2019LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held a meeting today (Sunday) with Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz at Jati Umra, Lahore.Maryam had invited Bilawal for the meeting during a telephonic conversation on Saturday. The PPP chairman accepted invitation for the meeting, attended by a few close aides from both the political parties. The two … [Read more...] about Bilawal holds key meeting with Maryam at Jati Umra
