Chairing a high level meeting regarding matters related to PNSC here, the prime minister directed to acquire ships on lease to expand the PNSC fleet. “Due to a reduced number of ships in the PNSC fleet, the country has to spend approximately $4 billion annually from the national exchequer on maritime trade,” he said. During […]
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that pre-monsoon rains with strong winds are expected in many parts of the country between June 20 and 23. PMD also said that this year’s monsoon season may bring 25% more rain than normal. This could lead to major changes in weather across different areas. In Punjab, some […]
As per details, the discussions focused on the immense potential of sports in Pakistan, particularly the growing popularity of football alongside cricket. Naqvi highlighted Pakistan’s abundant sporting talent and emphasized football’s rising prominence in the country. During the meeting, he extended a warm invitation to Infantino to visit Pakistan, which the FIFA President graciously accepted. […]
The bids were submitted ahead of a June 19 deadline to acquire up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines, which has accumulated over $2.5 billion in losses in roughly a decade. Still, following a major restructuring, it posted its first operating profit in 21 years in the year through June 2024. The sale is seen […]
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, convened to discuss the issue of enforcing sales tax registration for non-registered individuals and businesses. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial revealed that non-registered entities will now receive formal notices, and failure to register will result in the freezing of […]
Accompanied by her sister, Mazouza, the mother-of-four had to duck down and hide behind a pile of rubble on the side of the road as gunshots echoed nearby. “You either come back carrying (food) for your children and they will be happy, or you come back in a shroud, or you go back upset (without […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping held phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two leaders exchanged views regarding the situation in the Middle East. In a statement shared on social media, Mao Ning said that Xi’s proposal emphasizes four key points: an urgent ceasefire must be a priority; ensuring civilian safety must be […]
Trump signed an executive order pushing back Thursday’s deadline for 90 days, a step he had previously signaled. The Republican president had already twice granted a reprieve from federal enforcement of a law that mandated the sale or shutdown of TikTok, which was supposed to take effect in January, absent significant progress toward a sale. […]
Israel and Iran are attacking each other Last Friday, Israel started air strikes on Iran. Israel says it wants to stop Iran from making nuclear weapons. Iran replied by firing missiles and drones at Israel. Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful use only. According to a human rights group, Israeli attacks have killed […]
During his official visit to the United States, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, held a comprehensive and candid exchange with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and representatives of leading international media outlets in Washington, D.C. The interaction with prominent U.S. think tanks and representatives of the strategic affairs institutions, provided […]
