PM hails all-weather ties with China
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the importance of the all-weather strategic partnership between Pakistan and China, describing it as “an anchor of regional stability” and “a beacon of hope for global peace and prosperity”. “We are proud of our collaboration in various fields from the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to cultural exchanges, […]
India’s former PM Manmohan Singh dies at 92 – World
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, who governed the country for two terms and liberalised its economy in an earlier stint as finance minister, has died at the age of 92, local media reported on Thursday. Singh, an economist-turned-politician who also served as the governor of the central bank, was ailing and admitted to the […]
Bowlers bring Pakistan back into first Test in South Africa – Sport
Pakistan’s bowlers hit back after the tourists were bowled out for 211 on the first day of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion’s SuperSport Park on Thursday. Khurram Shahzad struck twice and Mohammad Abbas claimed a late wicket as South Africa reached 82 for three at the close. South African fast bowler Corbin […]
Membership of UK’s anti-immigration Reform party overtakes Conservatives – World
Membership of Britain’s upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre-right Conservative Party for the first time, the party said on Thursday. Party leader and Brexit figurehead Nigel Farage hailed the figure as a “historic moment”. Immigration was a major issue at the ballot box at the UK’s July general election which […]
Woman shot dead for ‘honour’ in Karachi’s Quaidabad – Pakistan
A married woman was gunned down in a suspected honour-killing case in Karachi’s Quaidabad on Thursday, according to police. Razia Sanaullah, 40, was shot and killed inside a home in Gulshan-i-Buner, police said. Speaking to Dawn.com, Malir Superintendent of Police (SP) Saeed Rind said the police suspected involvement of close relatives behind the murder. “During […]
Senate panel endorses Tax Laws Amendment Act
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Thursday endorsed a proposed legislation that would lead to the closure of all bank accounts of non-filers having bank balances of over Rs1 million and would even bind filers to first explain the source for buying a home or a car. The Senate Standing Committee on Finance unanimously backed […]
Hi-tech machinery astonishes visitors at expo
Listen to article KARACHI: National and international companies displayed their hi-tech construction machinery, modern and stylish products under one platform at Pakistan’s premier construction industry event “Property Asia” held on the third and concluding day of the 18th Build Asia International Exhibition and Conference at the Expo Centre Karachi. Visitors were astonished to see such state-of-the-art machinery. […]
SBP injects Rs576b into banks
Listen to article KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) injected Rs575.8 billion into the market through an open market operation (OMO) reverse repo purchase on Thursday. The SBP conducted the OMO reverse repo purchase (injection) for an eight-day tenor and accepted Rs575.8 billion offered through three bids to address short-term liquidity needs. The OMO received bids […]
Women’s participation in technology, digital spaces, remains ‘alarmingly low’: report – Pakistan
Women’s participation in the economy, especially in the use of technology and digital spaces, remains “alarmingly low”, a report issued by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday. According to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development called ‘Bridging the Digital Gender Divide’, globally, approximately 327 million fewer women than men […]
PTI establishes January 31 as ‘cut-off date’ for negotiations with govt – Pakistan
Chairman of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) Sahibzada Hamid Raza has said that the PTI will formally give the government time until January 31 to conclude ongoing negotiations. After winning the polls in February, PTI-backed candidates faced problems joining any political party registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan. PTI founder Imran Khan sent his […]