Year 2023; An overview
The year 2023 has proved to be better for Pakistan compared with last year in terms of political stability and…
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Pakistan maintained tight control over imports to offset the shortfall in foreign…
Pakistan maintained tight control over imports to offset the shortfall in foreign loans, resulting in a trade…
Army Chief, General Asim Munir, witnessed, near Bahawalpur, integrated fire and…
Army Chief, General Asim Munir, witnessed, near Bahawalpur, integrated fire and battle maneuvers of various…
Pakistani militants living in Afghanistan should be handed over to Pakistan: PM
Demands Taliban interim govt to also take action against TTP hideouts n Says concerns shared with US, West about…
Workers’ remittances recorded an inflow of US$2.5 billion
In Oct 2023, workers’ remittances recorded an inflow of US$2.5 billion, showing an increase of 11.5 percent over…
A Karachi fisherman catch Shawa fish, worth millions of Rupees
Shawa fish is rare, and useful not for eating purpose, but for its utility. It is also called golden Shawa fish…
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My salam to you
I hope you are ok. Just wanted to tell you, election has started and we have not seen you yet.…
Community Built Social Media Campaigns & Next Elections
Dr Atique Ur Rehman
Global and national digital land scape is too big to take your message to small community…
Attack on an Air Base Foiled by Security Forces
ISLAMABAD: Three already grounded aircraft and a fuel bowser were damaged in a militant attack on an air force…
Pakistan is World’s Second-Best Stock Market as Key Index Crosses 50,000
Index up 23% since Pakistan signed IMF Pakistan is World’s Second-Best Stock Market as Key Index Crosses…
PIA always find new ways to torture its passengers. This time it is Jet Bridge.
Karachi, October 20; Passengers were struck inside Pakistan International Airline (PIA) plane due to jet bride…
Rupee increases against the dollar by 99 paisas
ISLAMABAD- Against the US dollar, the Pakistani rupee gained 99 paisas on Wednesday in interbank trade, finishing…
Car sales increase by 9%, signalling a recovery
KARACHI: As a result of the government easing restrictions on the import of auto parts and kits in response to the…
Gohar Ejaz, commerce Minister says, that Pakistan have achieved a milestone in…
The cotton arrivals on September 30 have increased to 5 mil. bales, which repressents 71% year-on-year (YoY)…
Saying Good-Bye to Afghan Refugees
Every war results into destruction of the region in all spheres of life. Pakistan has witnessed two prolonged wars…
Political Stability is Need of the Hour
In a democratic set up, prolonged confrontation to gain power, result into polarization and making a state…
Five new cities are being added to the InDrive network
LAHORE-InDrive, Pakistan's No. 1 ride-hailing firm, has expanded into small towns, adding five new cities to its…
Rupee sees a 17th consecutive recovery against dollar
ISLAMABAD-The Pakistani rupee gained Rs1.05 versus the US dollar in interbank trading on Wednesday, closing at…
PSX increases by 87 points.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – On Wednesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100-index became bullish and gained 87.38…
Pakistani rupee against US dollar has made record recovery after a military led…
Pakistani rupee against US dollar has made record recovery after a military led crackdown against illegal currency…
On September 30, TDAP will host the eleventh WEXNET Exhibition across three days
LAHORE—On September 30, 2023, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will host the 11th WEXNET…
Due to rising prices, olive oil, a staple of Greek cuisine, is becoming a luxury
ATHENS- Due to skyrocketing prices, olive oil, a staple of Greek culture and cuisine, is turning into a luxury…
In interbank trading, the US dollar rate falls to Rs 290.80
In interbank trading on Monday, the US dollar (USD) decreased by 0.96 Pakistani rupees (PKR) to trade at 290.80…
In July, Pakistan’s export of IT services brought in $214 million.
ISLAMABAD-During the first month of the current fiscal year 2023–2024, Pakistan made $214 million by offering…
In interbank trading, the US dollar falls to Rs293.75
The US dollar (USD) decreased against the Pakistani rupee (PKR) by 1.15 on Wednesday morning in interbank…
Rupee continues to outperform the dollar
The Pakistani rupee experienced its tenth straight recovery session on Monday, rising 90 paisas against the US…
PSX rises by 49 points
ISLAMABAD-The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) 100-index increased by 49.67 points on Monday, or 0.11 percent, to…
Middle Class depleting fast in PakistanIslamabad ( APP) Waging a struggle against…
Middle Class depleting fast in PakistanIslamabad ( APP) Waging a struggle against unprecedented inflation and…
An investigation into power theft yields results: minister
Muhammad Ali, the acting minister for energy, power, and petroleum, declared on Saturday that the government's…
August’s current account deficit drops to $160 million
KARACHI: Despite the loosening of import restrictions as part of an agreement with the International Monetary…
Pakistan will host an electric vehicle factory built by a Chinese company
ISLAMABAD: A Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing business has announced plans to open a factory and chain…
Green energy is discussed between Pakistan and Denmark
ISLAMABAD: Muhammed Ali, the acting federal minister of energy, and Jakob Linulf, the Danish ambassador to…
PSX rises by 59 points.
KARACHI - The Pakistan Stock Exchange's (PSX) 100-index increased by 59.13 points on Thursday, or 0.13 percent, to…
A US Senate subcommittee will probe into the mishandling of dozens of reports of…
A US Senate subcommittee will probe into the mishandling of dozens of reports of sexual assaults and rapes at the…
PIA grounds five jets due to unpaid lease dues of $100 million.
Planes stopped in Dubai and Saudi Arabia due to non payments. National flagcarrier not able to pay salaries
Oil is steady due to a surprise increase in US stocks
IN NEW YORK: After earlier reaching a 10-month high, oil prices remained nearly unchanged on Wednesday as…
Cross-border drug smuggling scam: Probe finds illegal assets worth billions owned…
LAHORE: A high-level investigation into the cross-border drug smuggling scam has taken a surprise turn when…
Oil and gas production from the Nashpa-11 well has begun, according to OGDCL
ISLAMABAD-The Nashpa-11 well in the district of Karak, KP Province, was successfully tested, finished and put into…
For Rs314 billion in tax fraud, FBR launches a lawsuit against fictitious business…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) filed a lawsuit against Mohammad Kashif and Mohsin Ali, the owners of the…
In the months of July and August, remittances decreased by almost 23%
KARACHI: Remittances from Pakistanis living abroad modestly rose by 3% month over month in August but fell by more…
In the open market and interbank, the dollar rate falls to Rs 301
The US dollar (USD) is currently trading at 301.05 and is down 1.90 rupees in the interbank market this…
Present global disorder
With present global disorder, no alliance, summit will meet the desired objectives. China, Russia not attending…
A 500 rupee per tola drop in the price of gold
ISLAMABAD-24 carat gold was sold per tola for Rs212,000 on Saturday as opposed to Rs212,500 the day before, a…
Qatar University has announced fully paid scholarships for Pakistani students.
Qatar University has announced fully paid scholarships for Pakistani students.
Candidates may not be required…
Terrorist attack Pakistani posts in Chitral؛ Military officials;
A large group of terrorists equipped with latest weapons, attacked two Pakistani posts located closer to Pakistan…
As Saudi Arabia and Russia prolong production curbs, oil prices reach a 10-month…
Tuesday saw a 2% increase in oil prices, the highest level since November, as investors were concerned about…
In the open market, PKR is gaining ground against the dollar
On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee strengthened further versus the US dollar on the open market, gaining Rs 4.The…
Pakistan Navy Helicopter crashed in Balochistan.
Pakistan Navy Helicopter crashed in Balochistan. Three on board embraced Shahadat
August saw a 4% increase in oil demand.
KARACHI: According to Arif Habib Ltd (AHL), the country's oil demand decreased by 8% year over year in August but…
Summer of 2024
Having a good look at climate change affects in 2023, prediction for year 2024 is not difficult. Poor heath…
Uneven distribution of wealth
Uneven distribution of wealth
( Help has been sought from book 'Lessons of History' by Will Durant and 'End of…
8 stranded, in Chairlift in Battagram, were rescued successfully.
It was sigh of relief for whole nation. Pakistani rescuers pulled seven children and one man to safety after their…
Pakistan Rangers foiled a smuggling bid on the border.
Pakistan Rangers foiled a smuggling bid on the border. According to an official handout, 6 smugglers, all Indian…
Another strong downpour is expected to hit the country’s northern regions.
RAWALPINDI: The Meteorology Department has warned that another monsoon spell is likely to lash the upper parts of…
Increase of 27 times in foreign funding
ISLAMABAD: Buoyed by the IMF stimulus, Pakistan’s foreign financing inflows rose by more than 27 times to $5.1…
Despite an increase in domestic pricing, sugar exports continue.
ISLAMABAD: The sugar export rose by an astonishing 100 percent in the first month of the current fiscal year…
An Analysis: Pakistan’s Economic Development Outlook of last 5 Years
Sheer fall in Pakistan’s Economic Development in last five years is a real concern for the whole country. In April…
Visuals of Azadi Parade at PMA Kakul on 13-14 August 2023. Gen Asim Munir, COAS…
Visuals of Azadi Parade at PMA Kakul on 13-14 August 2023. Gen Asim Munir, COAS addressed the parade
…
NLC gets overwhelming response at International Food & Agriculture Exhibition
The stall set up by the National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in the first-ever edition of the International Food…
Who is Salman Toor, Ali Sethi’s rumored husband
Who is Salman Toor, Ali Sethi's rumored husband; the headline of an Indian NewspaperSocial Media is abuzz with…
Karachi will face another two weeks long worst gas load shedding
SSG notified that due to maintenance of one of the terminals gas supply will be disrupted from August 12 to 27…
Sunny Leone shares that she saw the ugly side of the monsoons when three of her…
I have lost three very nice cars to the rains, two in one day. It was horrible, I was crying because in India when…
The second-largest national flag is prepared and will soon be displayed
KARACHI: The grass at Kokan Ground in Bahadurabad looked greener and lush with two huge Pakistani flags spread out…
In July, FBR collected Rs438 billion
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has surpassed the revenue target by Rs4 billion as against the…
A fantastic day for music fans: Digitalization of Lok Virsa’s music archives
Lok Virsa's music archives have been digitalized. Lok Virsa, formally called the National Institute of Folk and…
This August 14th, the Fatima Jinnah series is giving us a gift with a mesmerising…
Aur Digital is counting down to the release of its Fatima Jinnah series by releasing an OST on August 14 but…
Finally, it is over; the National Assembly Pakistan dissolved
The government completes its term. President Arif Alvi dissolved the national assembly Pakistan. The consultation…
FBR expects revenue collection to go upto Rs 9 trillion
The tax collection for the year 2023-24 is expected to rise by 26% which is massive.
Most of the country is likely to have hot and humid weather: PMD
Hot and humid weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours.However, rain with…
Forging a National Purpose
Dr Atique- Ur- RehmanDevelopment of state hinges upon two cardinals; government and citizens. Equation is simple.…
National Assembly passed the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill to amend Official…
The National Assembly passed the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill on Monday, 2023 after making some alterations…
Railways minister sees lack of resources as ‘real cause’ of Hazara Express tragedy
Railways and Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique on Monday termed a lack of resources as the “real cause” of…
‘Hybrid System’ keeps politicians on the right track, says Arif Habib
KARACHI: Prominent industrialist Arif Habib expressed on Saturday his full support for the “hybrid system” of…
Pakistan will participate in the Cricket World Cup in India.
ISLAMABAD:The Pakistan cricket team will travel to India for the coming ICC Cricket World Cup.The decision was…
Arslan ‘Ash’ Siddique, has secured his place in gaming history as a…
The 27-year-old thrilled spectators and competitors alike with his skills and strategic prowess, delivering a…
Foreign Minister Bilawal sees tough times ahead for ‘average’ Pakistanis
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the next eight to 10 months will be very difficult for the…
PM Shehbaz lays the foundation stone of the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute…
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone of the Kidney and Liver Institute University at…
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf refuses to settle for anyone but Imran
• Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman says decisions to be taken through ‘collective wisdom’• Supporters…
Pakistan decides to send cricket team to India for 50-over World Cup
Pakistan has decided to send its cricket team to India for the 50-over World Cup, which is slated to take place in…
Senate passes bill to amend Secrets Act after changes to legislation
The Senate approved a bill on Sunday to amend the century-old Official Secrets Act 1923, which had come under…
Hafeez Shaikh among candidates shortlisted for caretaker prime minister, says…
Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that former finance minister Hafeez Shaikh was among the…
Launch of BISP mobile registration vehicles:
Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP)…
Mohammad Haris criticizes India for downplaying Pakistan’s victory in the…
Mohammad Haris criticizes India for downplaying Pakistan's victory in the Emerging Asia Cup:
Mohammad Haris,…
According to a latest census, the population of the country has surpassed 240…
ISLAMABAD: The population of the country has surpassed 240 million and the growth rate stands at 2.55 per cent,…
Earthquake jolts in various parts of Pakistan
A strong earthquake hits Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Swat, and other cities in Pakistan on Saturday.
Tremors…
Imran Khan sentenced for three years
A trial court in Islamabad has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan to three years in prison in a case…
Government borrows Rs500bn from banks in 21 days
In the first 21 days of the current financial year, the government borrowed half a trillion rupees from banks,…
British envoy terms Pakistan ideal for investment
The newly-appointed British high commissioner in Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has observed that Pakistan is a great…
Visa Inc intends to expand regionally
Digital payments player Visa Inc said on Tuesday it’s looking for “regional expansion” in order to drive…
Beginning on August 7, Punjab will get another round of monsoon rainfall
Punjab is expected to receive another spell of monsoon rains from August 7, citing PDMA.“There are chances of…
Annural Khalid, new music sensation
Annural Khalid, new music sensation
Islamabad-based singer, songwriter, composer Annural Khalid who has taken…
Govt hikes petrol and diesel prices by Rs19
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday announced a massive hike of Rs19 in petrol and diesel prices, taking them to…
Russian truck makes history by entering Pakistan
Federal Minister for Communications Asad Mehmood said Satur¬day under the current geo-economic scenario Road…
By 2024, renewable energy sources may exceed coal as the primary source of…
Renewable energy share in global electricity generation could surpass coal as early as 2024 potentially becoming…
Foreign currency reserves increase to about $14 billion
The Senate was told today that the foreign exchange reserves of Pakistan have swollen from eight billion dollars…
Punjab govt bid to control sugar price
In a bid to control the rising prices of sugar, the Punjab government promulgated an order late on Friday evening,…
SC sets aside high court’s order in compensation case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has rejected a Sept 8, 2020 Peshawar High Court (PHC) order to compensate an…
Karakoram Highway blocked at various points in GB following rain-triggered…
Flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy downpour blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) at various points in…
At least 44 killed, over 100 injured in ‘suicide’ blast at JUI-F convention in…
At least 44 people were killed while over 100 were wounded in a suicide blast at a Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)…