Pakistan and Poland Discuss Energy Cooperation and Investment Opportunities Islamabad — Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik met with Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in Pakistan’s petroleum and mineral sectors. During the meeting, both officials explored opportunities for technology transfer, joint ventures, and attracting more foreign investment […]
Remittances Boost Pakistan’s Economy as Major Overseas Workers Send More Money Home ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has kicked off the new fiscal year 2025-26 on a positive note with a significant rise in remittances, the central bank announced. The inflows mainly came from key overseas employment hubs, with Saudi Arabia leading the way, contributing $823.7 million. […]
Fresh Seafood from Pakistan Arrives in Urumqi, Boosting Regional Trade Urumqi, Xinjiang — The first shipment of fresh seafood from Pakistan has arrived at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport, marking the reopening of the airport’s dedicated inspection site for imported aquatic products. The shipment, weighing 1,292 kilograms, included popular varieties such as black pomfret, prawns, hairtail, […]
The upsurge in the river water developed a breach at Dhola Bund, which resulted in flooding in the area and hundreds of acres farmland drowned the water as the water rapidly flowing towards population settlements. Local residents are evacuating to safer places. A water flow of 23,000 cusecs passing through the area. An upsurge in […]
“This landmark development marks the dawn of a new era of peace, stability, and cooperation in the South Caucasus, a region that has endured decades of conflict and human suffering. We congratulate President Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan on this historic agreement, which reflects wisdom, foresight, and sagacity in charting a course for […]
Serving and Retired Judges Appointed to Special Courts, Tribunals Across Pakistan ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed several serving and retired District and Sessions Judges to key positions in special courts and tribunals, according to an official letter issued by the Member Inspection Team-I. Among the serving judges, Jehangir Ahmed Dayo […]
According to reports, the decision has sparked questions over procedural oversight and accountability within the upper house. On 7 August, the Senate Secretariat issued a notification naming Shibli Faraz and other members as part of a five-member body tasked with investigating a visa case involving a Joint Secretary. The committee is convened by Senator Saleem […]
Nawaz, Talat Lead Pakistan to Thrilling Win Over West Indies PORT OF SPAIN — A brilliant unbeaten partnership between Mohammad Nawaz and Hussain Talat powered Pakistan to a tense victory over the West Indies in the first day-night ODI on Friday. Chasing 281, Pakistan found themselves under pressure at 180 for five in the 38th […]
According to official documents, if non-filers withdraw more than PKR 50,000 daily from bank accounts, they will now face a 0.8% withholding tax on their transactions, up from the previous 0.6% rate. The new revised tax rules focus on undocumented cash transactions and encourage individuals to file tax returns. Earlier, the Senate’s Finance Committee had […]
Sindh, Punjab Announce School Holiday Updates for August KARACHI / LAHORE — Schools in Sindh will remain closed on Chehlum, according to an official notification issued on August 8. The decision, made during a Sub-Committee meeting of the Steering Committee back in November 2024, applies to all institutions under the Sindh School Education and Literacy […]
