A government work report that was presented to the national legislature of China on March 5 for consideration states that the country has set its GDP growth objective for 2024 at around 5%, with a target for CPI inflation of approximately 3%. As a steadfast ally of China and a key participant in the Belt […]
Before the new government begins discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about a long-term economic plan, the IMF has proposed increasing the general sales tax (GST) from 0% to 18% on various items, including petrol. The IMF estimates that this could generate approximately Rs. 1,300 billion, which would account for 1.3% of Pakistan’s Gross […]
One day subsequent to Shehbaz Sharif’s inauguration as the nation’s 24th prime minister, Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, congratulated the Pakistani leader on securing a second term as head of state. “Congratulations to @CMShehbaz on being sworn in as the prime minister of Pakistan,” the Indian PM wrote in a message posted on his […]
The incident took place in Korangi’s Allah Wala Town neighborhood. The victim has been identified as Laraib, a private university student. According to police, the victim was intercepted by two suspects while returning home from a gym. “The suspect fired a bullet that hit near the eye of the victim, which turned out to be […]
Presiding over a meeting regarding the ‘Apni Chaat Apna Ghar’ project in Lahore today, the chief minister sought a comprehensive plan to implement the announcement of constructing one hundred thousand houses. It was decided in the meeting that over 3000 houses would be built for low-income people in every district of Punjab. She directed officials […]
Maryam Nawaz quickly put together her government after becoming the first female chief minister of Punjab. According to reports, she has reportedly already started choosing the ministers who would support her in leading the province. Leader of the PML-N, Uzma Bukhari, is one of the possible contenders for important posts; she is expected to become […]
At a news briefing in Washington, the department’s spokesperson, Matthew Miller, said that the US wants to strengthen its partnership with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led Pakistani government. “We value our longstanding partnership with Pakistan and have always viewed a strong, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan as critical to United States-Pakistan interests, and our engagement with new […]
As Pakistan chose Shehbaz Sharif to be its 24th prime minister, world leaders congratulated and sent their best wishes to the newly sworn-in leader, who assumed power for the second time in a row. One day after winning the prime ministership, Shehbaz took his oath on Monday, maintaining the title during his 16-month tenure from […]
Earlier this year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Terra satellite spotted an amazing sight above the Gulf of Mexico: clouds that looked like enormous holes punched out in the sky. Since the 1940s, onlookers have been perplexed by this unusual occurrence, known as cavum clouds, which frequently prompts analogies to flying saucers or […]
Warner Bros.’ new sci-fi film Dune: Part Two, which brought some spice to an otherwise lackluster movie year, topped the North American box office this weekend, grossing an estimated $81.5 million, according to industry observer Exhibitor Relations on Sunday. With a large international cast that includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, […]
