Military commemorates anniversary of Operation Swift Retort
The armed forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Services Chiefs, observed the fifth anniversary of “Operation Swift Retort,” according to a statement released by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR) on Monday. On February 27, 2019, this day etched a significant chapter in Pakistan’s history, underscoring the resilience […]
WTO meeting seeks modest outcomes, with global trade at ‘critical juncture’ – World
Trade ministers from around the world gathered in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a World Trade Organisation (WTO) meeting that aims to set new global commerce rules, but its ambitious chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and delegates sought to curb expectations. The almost 30-year-old global watchdog, whose rules underpin 75 per cent of global commerce, tries to […]
Notable promises newly elected Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz made in her victory speech – Pakistan
Vows to transform Punjab into “economic hub”, free medicines at government hospitals and introduce dedicated helpline for women. PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz made history on Monday after being elected the first female chief minister of Pakistan from Punjab. Maryam — who made her parliamentary debut this year after winning the Feb 8 polls […]
Can CM Maryam Nawaz finally evolve from ‘Nawaz ki beti’ to ‘Qoum ki beti’? – Pakistan
Much of what she has accomplished until now has been a fight for her father’s vindication. As she takes the CM’s oath, however, she can no longer just be her father’s daughter. “I will prove myself to be my father’s strength, not his weakness,” announced Maryam as she exited the Federal Judicial Academy (FJA) in […]
Vawda slams Maryam’s disrespectful attitude towards woman
Former federal minister Faisal Vawda has strongly criticised Maryam Nawaz, the chief minister of Punjab, for adopting a disrespectful attitude towards a prominent women leader of PML-N, Uzma Kardar, during the provincial assembly session on Monday. Writing on microblogging site ‘X’, formerly known as Twitter, Vawda addressed Maryam Nawaz as “Buzdar 2” and stated, “Instead […]
Punjab Assembly: Maryam becomes Pakistan’s first female CM, says she has no desire to ‘seek revenge’ – Pakistan
Amid boycotts and delays, the Punjab Assembly on Monday elected PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz as the first female chief minister of the province and Pakistan. Maryam clinched an overwhelming victory with 220 votes against rival Rana Aftab Ahmed Khan of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Initially, the SIC — which is now home to the PTI-backed […]
Bullish momentum continues at PSX as shares rally 900 points in intraday trade – Business
Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in the green on Monday, gaining over 900 points in intraday trade, with the analysts attributing the ongoing trend to clarity on the government structure. The KSE-100 index gained 904.03, or 1.44 per cent, to stand at 63,719.84 at 1:03pm from the previous close of 62,815.81. Mohammed […]
Teachers in Peshawar urged to promote cultural diversity among children – Pakistan
PESHAWAR: Participants of an event here on Sunday urged teachers and parents to encourage children to take part in multiple classroom activities for fostering interfaith harmony, socialising and appreciation for cultural and linguistic diversity. The event titled ‘Love beyond faiths and cultures’ was organised at Initiative for Development and Empowerment Axis (IDEA) School of Arts. […]
Bullish momentum continues at PSX as shares rally 700 points in intraday trade – Business
Shares at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) traded in the green on Monday, gaining over 600 points in intraday trade, with the analysts attributing the ongoing trend to clarity on the government structure. The KSE-100 index gained 682.82, or 1.09 per cent, to stand at 63,498.63 at 11:16am from the previous close of 62,815.81. Mohammed […]
Girl in Arabic print shirt saved from mob by Lahore police – Pakistan
LAHORE: Timely action by police saved a teenage girl wearing a dress with Arabic calligraphy printed on it from attack by a charged mob, alleging she committed blasphemy, in the crowded Ichra Bazaar here on Sunday. The situation turned ugly after someone alleged that the girl’s dress was bearing Quranic verses. However, some shopkeepers defended […]