Five winning independent candidates join PML-N
ISLAMABAD: Five independent candidates, who emerged victorious in the general elections, called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Monday. Sardar Shamsher Mazari who won the election from NA-189, Imran Akram from PP-195, Sohail Khan from PP-240, Khizar Hussain Mazari from PP-297, and Sahibzada Muhammad Ghazain Abbasi from PP-249 were among those who […]
Mark Ruffalo restates call for ‘permanent’ Gaza ceasefire
At the 76th Annual DGA Awards in Beverly Hills on Saturday night, Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo used the platform to call for a ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli brutality continues to intensify, as reported by Deadline. The actor, who was at the event to present the Feature Film Nomination to Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things, […]
Irate Hafiz Naeem forfeits Sindh Assembly seat over alleged rigging – Pakistan
Jamaat-i-Islami Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday forfeited the a Sindh Assembly seat he had won after the February 8 elections over alleged rigging. According to the provisional results released by the Election Commission of Pakistan for the February 8 general elections, Naeem had won from the PS-129 constituency (Karachi Central VIII) with 26,296 […]
Bears dominate PSX as KSE-100 index loses 1,800 points over political uncertainty – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday was dominated by bears that dragged its benchmark KSE-100 index down by 1,800 points, with analysts attributing the losses to “political uncertainty”. The KSE-100 index lost 1582.45, or 2.51 per cent, to stand at 61,361.29 at 1:17pm from the previous close of 62,943.74 points. At 1:34pm, the index […]
Bears dominate PSX as KSE-100 index loses 1,500 points over political uncertainty – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday was dominated by bears that dragged its benchmark KSE-100 index down by 1,500 points, with analysts attributing the losses to “political uncertainty”. The KSE-100 index lost 1582.45, or 2.51 per cent, to stand at 61,361.29 at 1:17pm from the previous close of 62,943.74 points. It should be mentioned […]
CORPORATE WINDOW: Establishing Pakistan as a globally recognised brand – Business
A cursory glance at the global business landscape reveals the undeniable power of effective branding. Giants like Pepsi and Nike stand as a testament to this fact. Branding, at its core, is about crafting a unique and positive image of an organisation that resonates with people upon hearing its name. In a similar vein, the […]
US defence chief Lloyd Austin ‘admitted to critical care unit’: Pentagon – World
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has been admitted to the critical care unit as he undergoes treatment for a bladder issue, the Pentagon said late on Sunday, in a statement citing his doctors. “Tonight, after a series of tests and evaluations, the secretary was admitted into the critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military […]
PCB announces match officials for PSL 9
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the match officials for HBL Pakistan Super League 9, scheduled to take place across four venues from 17 February to 18 March. A total of 14 matches will be played from 17 to 27 February across Lahore and Multan while Karachi and Rawalpindi will stage 16 matches from 28 […]
Bears dominate PSX as KSE-100 index loses 1,000 points over political uncertainty – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday was dominated by bears that dragged its benchmark KSE-100 index down by 1,000 points, with analysts attributing the losses to “political uncertainty”. The KSE-100 index lost 1054.58, or 1.68 per cent, to stand at 61,889.16 at 10:51am from the previous close of 62,943.74 points. It should be mentioned […]
PML-N’s shock losses in Punjab prompt calls for ‘soul-searching’ – Pakistan
• Marriyum says party not oblivious to defeats in strongholds• Insiders blame Sharifs’ outdated 90s playbook, absence of youth engagement Even as the party’s top-tier leadership continues hectic efforts to form a government in the Centre, Punjab and Balochistan, there is a sense of shock among PML-N ranks over losses in Punjab — especially areas […]