According to the report, over 1 billion people in developing countries, including Pakistan, remain unbanked. In Pakistan, only 21% of adults have a bank or mobile money account. The ADB report states that many people rely on informal networks for financial transactions and that women’s access to banking services is half that of men. However, […]
Brent crude futures were up 1 cent at $73.01 a barrel by 0424 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude dipped 1 cent to $69.10. Both benchmarks gained more than 1% on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela. Oil is Venezuela’s main export and […]
Cases of the disease in mammals have mostly been detected in the Americas and Europe. Sheep were added to the list on Monday with the UK government announcing a first case had been detected at a farm in northern England. Some of the mammals such as dairy cows and sheep are farmed and so interact […]
Democratic lawmakers swiftly blasted the misstep, saying it was a breach of US national security and a violation of law that must be investigated by Congress. The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg said in a report on Monday that he was unexpectedly invited on March 13 to an encrypted chat group on the Signal messaging app […]
The proposal, made last week, follows an escalation in violence after Israel resumed air and ground operations against Hamas on March 18, ending two months of relative calm after 15 months of war. Gaza health officials said Israeli airstrikes and shelling have killed nearly 700 Palestinians since then, including at least 400 women and children. […]
The E-Fine system, initially launched in Peshawar, Abbottabad, Dera Ismail Khan, and Swat, has shown promising results. In Peshawar, 4,201 out of 4,219 challans have been paid under the E-Fine system, while in Dera Ismail Khan and Swat, 36 and 875 challans have been paid, respectively. In Abbottabad, 282 out of 289 challans have been […]
President Asif Ali Zardari in a statement expressed his deep grief over the demise of the mother of the army chief. The president, in a statement, extended condolence and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. “We share the grief of General Syed Asim Munir over his mother’s passing. My heartfelt […]
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti chaired a high-level meeting with administrative officers, which the IG Balochistan and the Chief Secretary also attended. The meeting focused on the law and order situation in the province. CM Sarfraz Bugti instructed all commissioners and district officers to take immediate action against government employees involved in anti-state narratives, […]
The UAE, known for its diverse economy, trade ties, and pro-investor policies, remains a key Middle Eastern economic anchor. The Dirham’s strong position against the PKR reflects the success of sectors like oil, tourism, real estate, and finance. Its innovative leadership reinforces its global economic prominence. AED TO PKR- Currency Valuation Dynamics Foreign exchange markets, […]
Met Office predicted that a strong westerly wave is likely to approach western or upper parts of the country on 24th March (tonight) and affect upper and central parts from Tuesday to Thursday (25th to 27th March). Widespread rainfall (snow over mountains) with some heavy falls expected in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir under the influence of […]
