Weakening military is akin to weakening state: COAS
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir said on Tuesday that any attempt to undermine the military was tantamount to weakening the country itself and warned that any discord or division would hollow the nation from within and paved the way for external aggression. Addressing the Azadi Parade at the Pakistan Military […]
Sovereign Wealth Fund hits legal snags
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s plans to sell stakes of its profitable energy companies to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the Pakistan Sovereign Wealth Fund (PSWF) have hit snags, as the government admitted on Tuesday that there was a lot of confusion and overlapping about the wealth fund. “There are many confusions in the law [Sovereign Wealth […]
PM Shehbaz approves slashes in petrol price by Rs8.47, HSD by Rs6.7 in ‘big gift’ for Independence Day – Business
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday approved a slash in the petrol price by Rs8.47 per litre and Rs6.7 for high-speed diesel (HSD), respectively, for the next fortnight in a “big gift” for the people on the eve of Independence Day. A statement issued by state broadcaster PTV termed it a “great decrease” in the […]
PC board strength increased to 11
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the chair, on Tuesday, approved increase in the strength of members of the Privatization Commission Board from the existing 8 to 11 on the recommendations of Privatisation Division. On the International Women’s Day, the prime minister had directed for representation of women in the country’s […]
‘Next goal world record’: Olympian Arshad Nadeem hosted at grand state banquet at PM House – Pakistan
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday said that his next goal was to nab the world record as he was hosted at the Prime Minister House for a state banquet in his honour for securing the country’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years. Arshad made history in Paris last week with his win, setting […]
‘Next goal is world record’: Olympian Arshad Nadeem hosted at grand state banquet at PM House – Pakistan
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem on Tuesday said that his next goal was to nab the world record as he was hosted at the Prime Minister House for a state banquet in his honour for securing the country’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years. Arshad made history in Paris last week with his win, setting […]
Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength
DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later this week, hours after a court ruled that a murder probe against her linked to last month’s unrest could proceed. Thursday marks the anniversary of the 1975 assassination of her father, independence hero Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, during […]
Rs515b development projects approved
ISLAMABAD: In stark contrast with Pakistan’s worsening fiscal situation and rising public debt, the government approved 15 development projects on Tuesday, costing a total of Rs515 billion, including a $900 million foreign loan aimed at addressing climate change. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), which is responsible for sanctioning development projects, held a daylong meeting […]
Olympian Arshad Nadeem hosted at grand state banquet at PM House – Pakistan
Javelin star Arshad Nadeem is being hosted at the Prime Minister House for a state banquet in his honour for securing the country’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years. Arshad made history in Paris last week with his win, setting a record in the Games with his monstrous 92.97-metre throw. Arshad’s Olympic win was […]
Long Live Independence!
The nation is entering its 78th year of Independence with the zeal and enthusiasm to leave no stone unturned to build it into a welfare republic. Though the chips are down for it at the home front and internationally, it is determined to overcome the odds. This day reminds the nation that the dreams of […]