Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday held a meeting to discuss the economical matters pertaining to the current financial situation in the country. Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umer, Adviser to PM on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, PM’s Special Assistant on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Hammad Azhar … Read more
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has enhanced refinance limits under its Rozgar Scheme to finance up to 100% of wages/salaries of businesses with average 3month wage bill of up to Rs500mn for onward payments for April, May and June, 2020. In its latest press release, mentioned on twitter handle, SBP) has enhanced refinance limits under … Read more
Gold rates decrease by Rs 511 on 11th May 2020. The discern price in Pakistan for 24K per tola is Rs. 101,600. Gold price 24 k per tola was Rs 102,111 on 10th May 2020. The Gold Rate in Pakistan is never fixed, it is fluctuating according to the international Gold rates list Provided by … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan has been spared from the larger consequences of this pandemic. Addressing National Assembly session on Monday Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that “Our death and infection rate is 2.17 per cent. Across the world this percentage is 6.8pc. So we have been largely spared from the larger … Read more
Sunny Leone flew to Los Angeles with her family as they “felt they would be safer” after coronavirus pandemic. Sunny Leone shared her photo with her kids, she was sitting on a staircase in their secret garden. Sunny announced her decision to go to the US. She said, “Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers out … Read more
The province of Sindh has reported 11 more deaths on Monday due to novel coronavirus also known as Covid-19, taking the death toll to 200 in the province. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that 3,730 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours. Out of these, 537 people tested positive for the virus. … Read more
Wuhan and the north-eastern province of Jilin in China reported new coronavirus cluster after the lockdown was lifted. Five news new cases were reported on Monday after the first case was confirmed since April 3. In addition to this, Shulan city in Jilin province, near the borders with Russia and North Korea, reported 11 new … Read more
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has responded to former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi’s allegations, urging the sugar inquiry commission to summon him. He took to twitter on Monday and said the cabinet had made the decisions on the recommendations of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), therefore he and not Prime Minister … Read more
Microsoft enables a new feature with a reply-all protection for Office 365 and Exchange Online. The feature is designed to have control on email storms when thousands of people start replying an email thread, he usually forgets to put BCC or misses the distribution list. Initially this feature will benefit large organizations. When the feature … Read more
Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood announced on Monday that Ministry of Education has been in consultation with 29 boards across country regarding promotion policy during coronavirus. In his tweet on Monday, Shafqat Mahmood said: “Ministry of Education has been in consultation with 29 boards across country regarding issues of some students arising out of … Read more
A “friendly fire” incident involving two Iranian vessels killed 19 sailors and wounded 15 others. According to Iranian state media, frigate Jamaran tested a new anti-ship missile that hit the light support ship Komarak on Sunday in the Gulf of Oman. The sailors were killed during a training exercise near the State of Hormuz near … Read more
The Walt Disney Company reopened its Shanghai’s resort after a four-month lockdown as the government eases restrictions on public gatherings. Around 200 visitors entered the Disney park when the gate opened allowing guests to enter on the basis of their time slots mentioned on tickets. Shanghai Disneypark restricts one-third of its normal daily capacity of … Read more
Partly cloudy weather is expected in upper parts, while hot and dry in southern parts of the country on Monday (today). However, rain wind-thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad, Potohar region, Upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. Karachi receives a hot weather today. The maximum temperature recorded today was 35 degrees Celsius whereas humidity … Read more
Prime minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant on National Security Moeed Yusuf said on Monday that the expatriates will be tested for coronavirus immediately after returning back to country. He was addressing media in Islamabad. Moeed Yusuf said that up till now at least 20,000 Pakistanis have been brought back home from around the world.”20,000 people … Read more
Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry said that he will be skipping a session of the National Assembly after a few MNAs and staff tested positive for the virus. “From the first day, I have been saying that the session should be via a video link. Why are we putting the country’s political leadership … Read more
Afghan cricketer Shafiqullah Shafaq pronounced banned from cricket for six years after he accepted charges on him related to match-fixing. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said Shafiqullah Shafaq tried to fix matches in Afghanistan Premiere League T20’s inaugural in 2018, whereas, Bangladesh Premier League in 2019. Shafiqullah Shafiq banned after accepting match-fixing charges “Shafaq has been … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that 38 women cricketers will undergo fitness test via video link. “The video tests will commence on May 11 and will run till May 20 in which the players will undergo Prone Hold, Bulgarian Squats, Vertical Jumps and Push Ups along with Body Mass Index calculation,” PCB said … Read more
One person died and many stuck in the wreckage after three storey building in Lohari Gate area of Lahore collapsed on Monday. As per details, one person died, while many injured and stuck under the debris. Rescue operation to retrieve the people is underway. Earlier on February 11, at least eight people had lost their … Read more
Former WWE Player Alberto Del Rio has been reportedly accused of sexual assault and is arrested in Texas. According to the details, Alberto Del Rio was released from prison after he issued $50,000 bond, accused of a much serious crime. The woman who allegedly accused the WWE champion, claims to have injuries of assault on … Read more
The National Assembly is scheduled to meet today at 3 pm to discuss and debate the current situation in the country arising out of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The National Assembly session was summoned by President Arif Alvi last week. As per details, National Assembly will be meeting today to discuss the current situation in … Read more
Small markets across the Sindh province allowed to re-open as the government on Sunday relaxed a virus lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. As per details, small markets and shops in Sindh were allowed to reopen and given a list of preventive procedures that should be followed to limit the spread … Read more
American singer Joe Jonas has opened up about his sudden wedding with Sophie Turner in Les Vegas. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner tied the knot in May 2019 in Les Vegas with some sudden plans, however, they had married the second time in the south of France. Making an appearance to a love questionnaire, Joe … Read more
Pakistan’s death tally due to novel coronavirus now stands at 667 with confirmed cases passed the toll of 30000 on Monday. As per details, The nationwide tally of Coronavirus has soared to 30,941 with 1,476 new cases reported during the last twenty four hours. 11,568 cases have so far been detected in Punjab, 11,480 in … Read more
The Holy Month of Ramadan is more than a month of prayers with history showing the first generation of Muslims achieved great victories during this blessed month. According to Islamic calendar, this day 17th Ramadan marks the day when the Battle of Badr took place two years after the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon … Read more
The government of India to resume railway operations from Tuesday as the country eases its lockdown imposed due to Coronavirus outbreak. The number of cases passed 60,000 with almost 2,000 deaths. The capital of India, New Delhi will run some 30 train journeys, 15 pairs of return trips to other cities including Mumbai, Bangalore and … Read more
What would Manto have written if he was alive today? Of course the literary giant would be writing the short and long stories focusing on the horrifying human situation of the day. This Day May 11, marks the 108th birth anniversary of the literary giant Saadat Hasan Manto who was an eminent writer, and author. … Read more
In a bid to address the impact of the coronavirus crisis, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia KSA has announced to suspend the cost of living allowance and increasing value added tax (VAT) as part of tackling measures. Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Al-Jadaan said “Cost of living allowance will be suspended as of June first, … Read more
Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) first special flight, carrying 200 countrymen from US has departed for Pakistan today. The national carrier continues special flight operations to bring back stranded Pakistanis back to their country. According to the flight schedule, another PIA flight will bring back 150 Pakistani students back to their homeland tomorrow. Asad Amjad, Pakistani … Read more
