Shaikh briefs American Business Council on govt’s key economic reforms
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the American Business Council called on Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh at the Ministry of Finance.
During the…
PPC holds ‘PurAzm Pakistan Awards’ to showcase nation’s resilience…
Pakistan Peace Collective (PPC) – a research and communication project of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MoIB) – organized the ‘PurAzm Pakistan Awards’ at Jinnah Convention…
PCB announces MCC itinerary
The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the schedule of Marylebone Cricket Club’s tour of Lahore, Pakistan, which runs from 13-19 February.
The MCC will open its weeklong tour, its first…
Setback for Modi as AAP routs BJP in key Delhi elections
India’s ruling party was projected to lose a key state election on Tuesday, the vote count showed, in its first electoral test since deadly anti-government protests erupted nearly two months…
Coronavirus death toll rises to 1,000 as China’s economy begins to feel the…
BY REUTERS: The death toll from China’s coronavirus epidemic has soared past 1,000, the government said on Tuesday, as worry grew that the extent of economic disruption to the world’s…
Cabinet expected to announce Rs15bn package amid inflation
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is expected to announce a Rs15 billion package to provide some relief to the poor as the inflationary situation across the country makes life harder for the…
FBR Chairman Shabbar Zaidi refutes resignation rumours
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Shabbar Zaidi said on Tuesday that he had not resigned but had stopped working owing to ill health.
Rumours and speculation had been…
Erdogan’s visit to boost Pakistan-Turkey bilateral ties: PM Imran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said Monday that Turkish President Erdogan's visit to the country will boost bilateral ties between Pakistan and Turkey, according to Radio Pakistan.…
ECC decides to impose ban on export of sugar
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Monday decided that sugar will not be exported from the country, local media reported.
A meeting presided over by Adviser to…
South Korean comedy ‘Parasite’ makes Oscars history with stunning best…
Hollywood (United States) (AFP) - South Korean black comedy "Parasite" made movie history at the Oscars on Sunday, becoming the first non-English-language film to win the best picture award…
Phoenix: Hollywood’s anti-hero seals stardom with ‘Joker’
Enigmatic A-lister Joaquin Phoenix won the best actor Oscar on Sunday for his anti-hero role in dark comic book tale "Joker," capping an unpredictable and often uncomfortable rise to…
Top Thai firm keen to invest in Pakistan’s power sector
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from top Thai investment firm called on Privatization Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro in Islamabad on Monday.
The Ministry of Privatization has prequalified 12…
PCB mourns passing of last surviving member of Pakistan’s maiden Test
The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its grief and sorrow over the passing of former Test batsman Waqar Hasan in Karachi this morning. He was 87.
Waqar, born in Amritsar on 12 September…
Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia & SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Monday to register Pakistan’s strong protest at the…
Indian soldier killed in retaliatory fire after ceasefire violations: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: One Indian soldier was killed and three others injured as Pakistan Army "effectively responded to unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations on Monday.
According to a statement by…