PTI move to appoint CEC, ECP members
ISLAMABAD: With Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja’s five-year tenure set to expire on January 26, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has initiated efforts regarding the appointment of his successor and members from Sindh and Balochistan for the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). PTI’s parliamentary opposition leaders, including Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Senator […]
TikTok plans total US shutdown
WASHINGTON: Social media giant TikTok plans to completely shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a ban ordered by legislators goes through as planned, a report said. The platform, which counts over 170 million American users, will implement an immediate blackout rather than allowing existing users continued access as had been […]
‘Women in agriculture need support’
Listen to article KARACHI: Highlighting the indispensable role of women working in the agriculture sector, speakers at a moot said 67% of women are actively involved in the sector, but often remain undercompensated and face low wages. The speakers urged all stakeholders to scale up women’s representation in economic and marketing sectors and address minimal involvement of […]
World Bank approves $20 billion loan
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The World Bank board has approved a $20 billion loan package for Pakistan, but the framework document stated there will be challenges in its successful implementation due to political divisions and a worsening security situation in two provinces. The Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for the 20252035 period lists the political divide in Pakistan […]