PM says e-governance is key to economic integration – Newspaper
• Promises transparency in privatisation of public sector entities• Attends gong ceremony at PSX, highlights need to sustain momentum• Opens faceless Customs system at port; launches clinical health manual at AKU KARACHI: Highlighting the need for the integration of the entire economy via an e-governance system, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan […]
Arrest warrants issued for Shoaib Shaheen, others over Section 144 violation
Listen to article The Islamabad District and Session Court issued arrest warrants for Shoaib Shaheen and several other Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders for allegedly violating Section 144. The hearing, presided over by Senior Civil Judge Muhammad Abbas Shah, dealt with two cases linked to the alleged violation, Express News reported. The court issued arrest warrants for Shoaib Shaheen, […]
Pakistan cricketer Sidra Amin’s father passes away
Listen to article Pakistan women’s cricket team opener, Sidra Amin, is grieving the loss of her father. The cricketer shared the sad news on social media, requesting prayers for her father’s soul from fans and fellow cricketers. In her post, Sidra Amin wrote, “May Allah grant my father forgiveness and elevate his rank in Jannah, InshaAllah!” as […]
Pakistan’s weddings seem like we lend to US: Khaled Anam
Listen to article Veteran Pakistani actor Khaled Anam has taken a jibe at the nation’s extravagant spending habits despite its economic challenges, calling out the stark contrast between the country’s financial struggles and societal behaviour. In a satirical Instagram post, Anam remarked that Pakistan’s lavish weddings, bustling malls, and overflowing restaurants create an illusion that the country […]
Priyanka Chopra joins Oscar-shortlisted ‘Anuja’ as executive producer
Listen to article Priyanka Chopra has joined the Oscar-shortlisted short film Anuja as an executive producer, marking a significant milestone for the film, which is in the running for the 2025 Academy Awards in the live-action short film category. Anuja, directed by Adam J. Graves, tells the poignant story of a nine-year-old girl, Anuja, working in a […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE denounce Israel’s provocative map
Listen to article Gulf countries, including Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, have strongly condemned an Israeli map published on official social media accounts that asserts “historical territorial rights” over Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry labelled the map a “flagrant violation of international legitimacy resolutions” and warned that such provocations undermine peace efforts, especially […]
Malala to visit Pakistan for education summit
Listen to article Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai will be traveling to Pakistan at the weekend to attend the International conference on girls’ education in Muslim communities, officials said here on Wednesday. Malala will be one of the keynote speakers at the two-day conference scheduled for January 11-12 in Islamabad. This will be Malala’s only third visit to […]
Imran’s greenlight clears path for talks
RAWALPINDI: After days of uncertainty and wrangling, the deadlock in the PTI-government talks appeared to have cleared up on Wednesday as the former ruling party’s imprisoned supremo, Imran Khan, gave the green light for submitting the demands in writing, clearing the path for negotiations to progress and helping to cool off the political temperature. The […]
PM says higher taxes no longer viable
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cautioned that Pakistan cannot continue functioning with higher taxes, stressing that it was imperative to honour the commitments made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to ultimately bid farewell to the global lender. The prime minister was addressing to a ceremony at the Pakistan Stock Exchange to […]
No pressure on Imran’s release, says Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has asserted that there was no pressure on the government for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s release other than his own statements. He also denied that a deal has been offered regarding the former prime minister’s transfer from Adiala jail in Rawalpindi to his […]