ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an interview board for the appointment of trade officers in Pakistani missions abroad, BOL News reported. The prime minister has appointed the federal commerce minister as chairman of the interview board. The board includes Secretary Commerce, Secretary Foreign Affairs, Secretary Establishment Division, Secretary Board of Investment, and an … Read more
JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Both leaders held consultations over the current political situation. The JUI-F leader lauded the efforts to steer country out of economic crisis. ISLAMABAD: Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to hold consultations over the current … Read more
PDMA issued an alert India also released water in River Sutlej. India released 70,614 cusecs of water in Sutlej River. NDMA has already warned of low floods in River Ravi LAHORE: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab has issued an alert India also released water in River Sutlej. The authority said India released 70,614 cusecs … Read more
LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to establish an online portal for facilitating donations contributions for shrines of saints across the province. Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting that made decisions for renovation, extension, and improving the administrative affairs of the shrines. During the meeting, it was decided to set up an online donation … Read more
PTI President Pervaiz Elahi has sought ‘B Class’ facilities in jail. LHC issued notices on the provision of facilities to Elahi in jail. Elahi said he should be provided AC and medical treatment in jail. LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday heard a petition filed by former Punjab chief minister and PTI President … Read more
BOL Network has released an emotional song “Hamara Pakistan” to provide hope to the nation amid a serve economic crisis and revive the economy. Pakistan is facing tough conditions amid a political and economic crisis that has left the nation on the verge of default. The people are the worst affected as they face the … Read more
Fitch upgraded Pakistan’s long-term issuer default rating. The credit rating has been improved to ‘CCC’ from ‘CCC-’. It cited improved external liquidity and funding conditions. Global rating agency Fitch on Monday upgraded Pakistan’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) to ‘CCC’ from ‘CCC-’, citing improved external liquidity and funding conditions. The announced following the … Read more
Renowned French magazine Marie Claire published list of influential women. Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto has been ranked on the list. Education activist Malala Yousafzai has been included. Former prime minister Benazir Bhutto and education activist Malala Yousafzai have been featured in a list of the “most influential women in the world”. The renowned French … Read more
Nawaz Sharif has decided to address Maulana Fazlur Rehman reservations. He has tasked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to placate the PDM chief. Shehbaz Sharif will discuss political situation with Maulana Fazlur Rehman. ISLAMABAD: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif has tasked Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif to address the reservation of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to appoint Trade and Investment Officer in India despite the suspension of trading between the two countries, BOL News reported. The important decision has been made just a month before the constitutional term of the government end to appoint the officer at the Pakistan High Commission in New … Read more
The Pakistani rupee is expected to trade at Rs293.52 against the United States dollar (USD) by the end of September this year and as low as Rs317 to Rs340 by June 2024. This is according to global macro models and analysts’ forecasts by Trading Economics, an agency that provides accurate information, historical data, and economic … Read more
NDMA warned of low-level floods in Jassar region of Punjab. It said approx 65,000 cusecs of water is expected within 20-24 hours. Flood relief camps have been established along banks of River Ravi. LAHORE: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a fresh warning on “low floods” in River Ravi after India released approximately 185,000 … Read more
Police have recorded the statement of Alamgir Tareen’s fiancé Police sources said there is no evidence Tareen was murdered. Alamgir Tareen committed suicide by shooting himself in the head LAHORE: Police have started investigating the alleged suicide of Alamgir Tareen, the brother of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) chief Jahangir Khan Tareen. In this regard, police have … Read more
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Consul General in Karachi His Excellency Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remeithi has welcomed strengthening links between communities. The diplomat attended an event for the launch of the matrimonial website HinduSangatShaadi.com for the Hindu community in Pakistan. He said strengthening links between communities is a good step. He said the idea of HinduSangatShaadi.com for … Read more
Maulana Fazlur Rehman said PML-N didn’t take into confidence over Dubai meetings He said assemblies will complete tenure after one month and elections will be held. He accused the PTI chairman of having support of RAW and Mossad. PESHAWAR: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has expressed displeasure with allied parties notably the … Read more
A court in London convicted PTI supporter Amir Wasim Chaudhary. Westminster Magistrates’ Court ordered him to pay compensation. He pleaded guilty to the charges of breaking into the premises of the mission. LONDON: A court convicted a supporter of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vandalism at the premises of the Pakistan High Commission in London. Westminster Magistrates’ … Read more
FBR has revised tax rates for filers and non-filers categories. Non-filers will be charged 7.5% on electricity bills above Rs25,000. Non-filers will be charged 10% on international transactions through debit cards. ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised tax rates for filers and non-filers categories in line with the budget for the fiscal … Read more
Local clerics have banned music and dance at weddings. Cleric refused to solemnize nikkah of those performing the act. They also banned aerial firing and dancing by trans genders. LANDI KOTAL: Clerics have banned music at weddings along with dancing of the transgender persons in Khyber tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A group of 26 … Read more
