Babar Azam, a batter, has come under fire from former cricket player Abdul Razzaq for his bad on-field choices, claiming that he lacks the leadership qualities to lead a team and shouldn’t be appointed captain. After receiving criticism after a disastrous World Cup campaign, Babar Azam stated on November 15, 2023, that he would be […]
Eight major fiscal risks—macroeconomic imbalances, growing debt, guarantees, climate degradation, losses in State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), risks associated with public-private partnerships, fiscal indiscipline in provincial governments, and governance issues—have been identified by the Ministry of Finance as having the potential to exacerbate Pakistan’s economic vulnerabilities. The Ministry of Finance’s Fiscal Risk Statement (FRS) for 2023–24 […]
The cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Kakar, ratified decisions taken in the ECC meeting. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) approved Rs 7,492.75 million proposed for subsidy in account of Ramazan Relief Package 2024 to the targeted beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), which is provided for in the budget for 2023-24. The […]
A profit of Rs21.54 billion was declared by Askari Bank Limited (PSX: AKBL) in 2023, a 54.2% rise from the year before. This indicates that they made more money than they did previously. The directors of the bank have agreed to distribute a final cash dividend to the shareholders in the amount of Rs2.5 per […]
The first batch of equipment for the Million Acres of Green Pakistan Smart Farm Project, in which Tianjin Dayu Irrigation Group, a leader in the Chinese water-saving industry, is involved, was recently packed and delivered. In addition to providing crucial technical support for the development of smart farms in Pakistan, the batch of intelligent water […]
Justice Mian Gul Hassan heard the plea of Bushra Bibi to transfer to Adiala jail from Bani Gala in Islamabad High Court (IHC). In his report submitted to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), the superintendent of Adial Jail said that the petitioner could not be shifted because of security concerns. Justice Mian Gul Hassan heard […]
In order to collaborate with Saudi Arabia’s Aramco on the development of a state-of-the-art refinery and petrochemical complex in Pakistan, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has sent an invitation to Sinopec, a significant Chinese energy giant. It is possible that this project may be included in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The President of Sinopec received […]
Four members of the robotics team at Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong have accomplished a remarkable feat of engineering. They have managed to develop the smallest humanoid robot in the world, surpassing the previous record held by Zain Ahmad Qureshi of Pakistan in 2022. This robot is 11.3 mm (0.44 in) shorter than a […]
Studying the social interactions among animals is essential to understanding their behavior and the consequences it has for ecology and neurology. The Social Behavior Atlas (SBeA), developed by researchers at the Brain Cognition and Brain Disease Institute (BCBDI) of the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a novel technique […]
Irfan Junejo, a well-known influencer, has prepared the ground for a shocking disclosure that might alter Karachi’s investment environment. Junejo is well-positioned to provide what he considers to be the greatest investment opportunity for Karachi, a thriving metropolis, thanks to his astute vision and years of experience working with many national and international businesses. As […]
