As per details, the FBR has restructured the Customs Intelligence and Investigation division, limiting its role to monitoring only. Additionally, the authority to stop or release consignments has been withdrawn from Customs Intelligence officers. A notification has been issued by the FBR Chairman under the directives of the Prime Minister, outlining reforms and a new […]
The announcement came following a meeting between Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and the delegation of the Islamic Trade Financing Corporation (ITFC) in Washington. As per details, the $3 billion loan amount will be disbursed to Pakistan over the next three years. The CEO of ITFC, Engineer Hani Salem Sonbol, was also present during the […]
The bench, headed by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, referred a petition for the reinstatement of seven sacked employees of the petroleum and natural resources ministry to the constitutional bench, observing that the matter involved a constitutional point. The sacked employees had first approached the high court before moving to the Supreme Court for reinstatement. Justice […]
We express our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press statement. The Government of Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering support for Turkiye’s efforts to combat the scourge of terrorism and stood in solidarity with the brotherly people of […]
In a written answer, the finance ministry said the registration of the traders under the scheme is underway and so far 76,259 traders have been enrolled. 29,735 in Lahore, 11,585 in Rawalpindi, 8,138 in Karachi and 6,563 traders from Islamabad have registered themselves under the Tajir Dost scheme. It should be noted here that the […]
Taking to his Instagram handle on Tuesday afternoon, Usman Mukhtar shared a bunch of pictures with his wife Zunaira Imam Khan, along with a loving note, on their third wedding anniversary. “Three years ago, I married my best friend, who also happens to be my full-time reality check and part-time stand-up comedian, though I’m usually […]
“SBP has cut its benchmark interest rate for three consecutive meetings by 450 basis points to 17.5 percent from a record 22 percent. The next meeting on Nov 4 may see the central bank reduce the policy rate, Muhammad Aurangzeb in an interview with Bloomberg in Washington on the sidelines of the IMF meeting. Pakistan’s […]
Under the 26th Constitutional Amendment, the parliamentary committee on Tuesday nominated Justice Yahya Afridi as the 30th chief justice of Pakistan. His appointment comes following the retirement of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The president approved the summary on the advice of PM Shehbaz Sharif following the recommendation of the special parliamentary committee. Justice Yahya […]
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) attacker, 32, had not played since rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while on international duty in October last year. Neymar, who underwent surgery and a sustained period of rehabilitation, is his country’s all-time leading goalscorer, with 79 goals in 128 appearances. Named […]
According to a notification issued by the Sindh government, the minimum wage has been fixed at Rs37,000 per month for the workers from July 2024. All the industrial and business firms of the province are bound to give Rs37,000 per month wage to their workers, the notification said. It further said if the workers are […]
