The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a net FDI inflow of $219 million in November, reflecting a 27% increase compared to the same period last year. The data showed a 65% month-on-month increase, with a surge of $133 million recorded in October of the current fiscal year. According to the SBP, Chinese companies accounted […]
The prime minister, chairing a meeting to discuss the death of Pakistani nationals in a boat capsizing incident in Greece and the measures to curb human trafficking, called for strict action against the people involved in the trafficking of innocent people to other countries. He recalled that 262 Pakistani nationals had lost their lives in […]
Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Press Center, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that any election irregularities need to be fully investigated, answered, and dealt with consistent with the rule of law. “And that is true for Pakistan; it is true for every country in the world”. The BJP had accused the […]
Hamid Raza, an ally of the PTI, said that no progress happened in political talks till now. He said that the civil disobedience movement was deferred over the advice of other opposition leaders. “It was deferred as we want to give time to the dialogue,” he said. SIC leader said that those who want talks […]
The break will last until January 10, 2025, applying to both public and private schools. The winter vacation schedule has been revised to ensure a uniform break for all students and teachers across the province. However, the school will reopen on 13th January due to weekly offs of Saturday and Sunday on January 11 and […]
The officials were fired after corruption accusations were proven against them, including two Food Supervisors and an Assistant Food Controller. According to reports, Assistant Food Controller Muhammad Aqil was dismissed for ‘embezzling’ over Rs 220.28, while Food Inspector, Zulfiqar Ali Lakhair, was also dismissed for ‘embezzling’ Rs 570 million. Another Food Inspector Fahim Azhar was […]
“PTA is an autonomous body responsible for regulations,” said Shaza Fatima while responding to queries about slow internet and restrictions on X in the National Assembly. The minister rejected the impression of relating X restrictions to freedom of expression, adding that only 2% of Pakistan’s population uses X, making the impact minimal. Shaza Fatima Khawaja […]
Exports comprising computer services and call center services during the first five months (July-November) of the current fiscal year 2024-25 stood at $1.530 billion as against $1.152 billion during the same period of the previous fiscal year. According to official data, IT export remittances increased by nearly 25 percent on a year-on-year basis in November […]
“My office and home are always available for holding talks between the government and opposition,” Ayaz Sadiq said. “Dialogue is necessary to iron out differences between the government and opposition,” the Speaker National Assembly said. “I am ready to play a role in talks over political issues or any other matter,” Sadiq said. He welcomed […]
According to details, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) presented another arrested suspect named Saleem, accused of facilitating the attackers, before the court. The investigation officer requested the court to grant physical remand of the suspect, stating that Saleem needed to be interrogated further to uncover more details about the bomb blast. Approving the CTD request, the […]
