FBR restores PIA’s accounts nationwide amid ongoing negotiations on November 30, 2023In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken the initiative to restore all accounts of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) across the country. The move comes as part of ongoing negotiations between PIA and FBR to address the financial interests at stake. Directives have been issued to revive PIA accounts on […]
PIA’s affected operation shows signs of recovery with improved fuel supply on October 30, 2023On Monday, October 30, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed scheduled flights on 45 routes. In addition to this, the airline’s domestic operations have also started to bounce back. Today, PIA will be operating flights to and from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Gilgit, and Skardu. International flights to destinations like Jeddah, Madinah, Bahrain, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, […]
The Carnivore – where fine dining meets fast feasting! on October 18, 2023If you’re ever in the mood for something fast and fabulously meaty, let me tell you about my experience at The Carnivore. Picture this: I walked in hungry, and before I could even glance at my phone, my food was already on its way. It was like they had a sixth sense for hunger, delivering […]
Ensuring Safe Streets on August 12, 2023The prevalence of violence against women in public spaces is a deeply concerning reality that hinders gender equality and women’s participation in public life. Verbal harassment, catcalling, stalking, groping, and even more severe forms of physical and sexual assault can lead to long-term emotional trauma and restrict women’s freedom of movement. Fear of violence restricts […]
Genderising Inflation on February 21, 2023Pakistan is facing a major inflation crisis. According to the latest report, the annual inflation rate in Pakistan has risen to 24.5 per cent. Such a high level of inflation has sent prices of goods and services soaring. And it is therefore urgent to counter this cost-of-living crisis to protect people’s pockets. Notably, the crisis […]
TTP claims responsibility of attack in Swat on September 14, 2022Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has claimed the responsibility of the attack in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The banned militant outfit targeted the peace committee head Idris Khan in Barah Bandi of Kabal Tahsil. The remote controlled attack resulted in killing five people including Idris Khan. The district police officer (DPO), Zahid Marwat, asserts that a […]
IHC orders razing of chambers illegally constructed by lawyers by March 23 on February 17, 2021Briskly rejecting a long-shot but high-stakes case, Islamabad High Court on Tuesday tossed out the construction of the chambers built for lawyers on a sports ground in the federal capital’s F-8 area, calling them “illegal” and ordering that they should be razed by the relevant authorities. Tuesday’s verdict was announced by a four-judge bench headed […]
“Demolition of illegal chambers, football match to be played on 23rd March”, orders IHC on February 16, 2021 Briskly rejecting a long-shot but high-stakes case, Islamabad High Court on Tuesday tossed out the construction of the chambers built for lawyers on a sports ground in the capital’s F-8 area, calling them “illegal” and ordering that they should be razed by the relevant authorities. Tuesday’s verdict was announced by a four-judge bench headed […]
Another SAPM may be asked to quit on January 19, 2021Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on energy Nadeem Babar may be shown the door. Daily Times sources claim that SAPM Nadeem Babar and secretary for Ministry of Energy (Petroleum division) Mian Asad Hayaud Din are likely to face the music, amidst the current situation of gas crisis in the country. In a recent interview, […]
Another SAPM may be asked to quit on January 18, 2021Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on energy Nadeem Babar may be shown the door. Daily Times sources claim that SAPM gas Nadeem Babar and secretary for Ministry of Energy (Petroleum division) Mian Asad Hayaud Din are likely to face the music, amidst the current situation of gas crisis in the country. In a recent […]