What awaits the new PM – Business
UNLESS things have gone horribly wrong, Pakistan should be getting a new prime minister very soon after the National Assembly session today. The new prime minister should know what awaits him as he enters office. Here is a brief rundown. The economy has stabilised since Shehbaz Sharif was last prime minister. In his closing days, […]
Punjab chief secretary among seven government officials inducted into PCB – Sport
LAHORE: Seven government officials, including Punjab chief secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, have been inducted into the Pakistan Cricket Board, as outgoing Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar continues to take long-term decisions before an elected prime minister takes charge in the first week of March to take major steps as PCB patron-in-chief. First, the caretaker PM […]
SC asked to rectify ‘miscarriage of justice’ in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto case – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Continuing his arguments as amicus curiae for a second day on Wednesday, retired Supreme Court judge Manzoor Malik described the presidential reference seeking an opinion on revisiting the death penalty awarded to former prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto as “historical question”, saying it’s for the top court to rectify the miscarriage of justice or […]
Rihanna to perform at Ambani wedding
Gujarat’s Jamnagar is gearing up for a grand spectacle as Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, and industrialist Viren Merchant’s daughter, Radhika Merchant, prepare to host their pre-wedding festivities. The lavish celebrations are anticipated to be star-studded, with performances by a lineup of both Indian and global artists. A recent highlight is […]
Businesses urge swift reforms to revive economy – Newspaper
KARACHI: The anxiety among businessmen is yet to subside after the elections, as they believe that only a significant drop in power, gas, and interest rates can revive economic activities and attract investors, making the working environment less tense and challenging. CEO of the Pakistan Business Council (PBC), Ehsan Malik, emphasised that a faltering economy […]
Palestinians urged to reach Al Aqsa mosque in Ramazan – World
CAIRO: Hamas urged Palestinians on Wednesday to march to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramazan, raising the stakes in negotiations for a truce in Gaza. The call by Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh followed comments by Biden, broadcast on Tuesday, that there was an agreement in principle for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas […]
Harry loses case against British govt over security – World
LONDON: Prince Harry lost a court challenge against the UK government on Wednesday over a decision to change the level of his personal security when he visits the country. The youngest son of King Charles III launched legal action against the government after being told in February 2020 that he would no longer be given […]
Wapda to digitise prehistoric rock carvings at Diamer Basha Dam site – Pakistan
ONE of the ancient rock carvings along the Indus River bank near the Diamer Basha Dam construction site. After completion of the dam, these carvings will be submerged. In this photo, ibex sketches, believed to date from pre-Islamic times, can be seen. GILGIT: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has signed a Rs46.5 million […]
PTI reminds IMF of ‘fair polls’ promise – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: In a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the PTI has urged the lender to endorse an audit of the 2024 elections for the sake of political stability in the country, before entering into a dialogue with Islamabad for a new bailout package. This was disclosed during a press conference addressed by PTI […]
Fuel prices likely to rise by up to Rs4 per litre – Business
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) are estimated to increase by Rs1-4 per litre on Thursday (February 29) for the next fortnight due to minor adjustments in international prices, import premiums, and the exchange rate. Informed sources said that the prices of both major petroleum products — petrol and HSD — moved […]