The ongoing internet folly – Newspaper
Better internet access has opened doors to new possibilities for Pakistan’s youth. Young freelancers use these opportunities to earn a livelihood for their families. From technology companies in major cities to remote workers using their 4G internet in villages, Pakistanis are excelling and competing with global talent. As of 2024, our freelancers rank 4th globally […]
KSE-100 surpasses 109,000-point mark as shares at PSX trade in green for 9th consecutive session – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained a bullish momentum for a ninth consecutive session on Monday as shares gained over 1,000 points to make the market cross 109,000. The benchmark KSE-100 index rose 916.43 points, or 0.84 per cent, to stand at 109,970.38 points from the previous close of 109,053.95. In the past two weeks, […]
After meeting Bilawal and Fazl, Vawda reaches out to MQM-P – Pakistan
KARACHI: After holding meetings with Pakistan Peoples Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Senator Faisal Vawda on Sunday called on the leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and held discussion pertaining to the country’s overall political situation. The meeting took place at MQM-P temporary headquarters in Bahadurabad between the senator and […]
Al-Golani: The man who led overthrow of Syria’s President Assad – World
AS THE commander of Al Qaeda’s franchise in the Syrian civil war, Abu Mohammed al-Golani was a shadowy figure who kept out of the public eye, even when his group became the most powerful faction fighting President Bashar al-Assad. Today, he is the most recognisable of Syria’s triumphant insurgents, having gradually stepped into the limelight […]
Damascus is free? – Newspaper
The Arabs cannot make war without Egypt. But they cannot make peace without Syria.—Henry Kissinger SYRIA was my first ambassadorial assignment, so I have a special affinity for it and its people. On welcoming me, a Syrian official told me “You have served in Egypt. They are more charming. We are more honest.” Like all […]
BYD gambles on Pakistan’s EV market – Business
Despite security concerns for Chinese nationals in Pakistan, investment from China in the automobile sector has picked up recently. All eyes are now on the entry of new electric vehicles (NEVs), especially BYD and its electric vehicle (EV) collaboration with Mega Motor Company (MMC), an associated company of the Hub Power Company Limited (Hubco). They […]
PM Shehbaz seeks Nawaz’s counsel over JUI-F, PTI ‘threats’ – Pakistan
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on his brother and president of the ruling PML-N, Nawaz Sharif, at the latter’s residence on Sunday. Though no official word was given on the meeting spanning over two hours, it is believed that both the brothers discussed JUI-F’s deadline on the madressah bill and its threat of a […]
Neglecting health and education – Newspaper
Often, Pakistan’s economic managers find themselves in a perpetual fire-fighting mode. This is largely because state-owned enterprises (SOEs) continue to incur massive losses, while the government overspends on routine administrative expenses. At the same time, significant portions of the economy operate in the grey area, with numerous businesses and industries — influential individuals and entities […]
KSE-100 crosses 110,000 as records gains for 9th consecutive session – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained a bullish momentum for a ninth consecutive session on Monday as shares gained over 1,000 points to make the market cross 110,000. The benchmark KSE-100 index rose 1,044.16 points, or 0.96 per cent, to stand at 110,098.11 points at 11:24am from the previous close of 109,053.95. In the past […]
Fazl says he won’t accept govt’s interference in seminaries – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said here on Monday that they were not ready to accept any interference of government in the affairs of religious seminaries. Addressing a huge public meeting, he said that the status of religious seminaries would remain autonomous. “We will give two or three weeks time to government to […]