BEIJING: The effect of this year’s Pakistan Industrial Expo (PIE) has been much better than the previous years, an official said. “We are already providing one-year matching services to agreed Chinese and Pakistani companies, Exhibition Department Project Specialist of ICECEXPO Nina Hu said. “At the same time, we attended the 4th CIIE right after PIE, … Read more
ABU DHABI: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that selecting Egypt and the UAE to host COP27 and COP28, shows the world’s appreciation for the efforts of climate change and net-zero emissions in the Arab region, specifically oil-producing countries, and the Middle East, WAM reported. He affirmed the UAE is … Read more
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the valuation of the compressed natural gas (CNG) up to 84 per cent for the collection of sales tax. The revenue board notifies the value of supply to the CNG consumers for the purpose of charging sales tax from the CNG filling stations by the gas … Read more
BEIJING: Gwadar, an important component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), will become the logistic hub in the region within five years, an official said. “According to our plan, Gwadar would become the logistic hub in this region within five years,” China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) chairman Zhang Baozhong told China Economic Net (CEN), … Read more
Renowned TV actor Sohail Asghar started his acting career late but due to his exceptional acting skills and exemplary performances, he swiftly succeeded in becoming a household name in no time. Born on 15th June, 1954 in Multan, Sohail Asghar entered showbiz after completing his education in the mid-70s. However, despite being a practitioner … Read more
KARACHI: Javedan Corporation signed an investment agreement in a $12 billion real estate project with a Riyadh-based engineering and construction firm in Lahore, Arab News reported. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Sarh Attqnia Company (SAC) and Javedan Corporation, was signed in Karachi on Sunday for the construction and development of the first phase of the upcoming … Read more
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s graft trial resumed Tuesday, with his ex-spin doctor due on the witness stand, but the defence has asked the highly-anticipated testimony be delayed. Netanyahu, now opposition leader in parliament after he was ousted by a broad coalition of rivals in June, arrived at the Jerusalem courthouse without … Read more
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has once again invited the opposition parties to sit with the government on electoral and other reforms. Talking to the media persons outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said that a joint session of the parliament had been summoned tomorrow to get … Read more
You’d be lying if you say you didn’t love monkey bars as a kid! Keeping in touch with her inner child, Kubra Khan was seen all smiles at the monkey bar she’d conquered. Taking to Instagram, the Sang-e-Marmar famed actress shared a picture of her feat climbing the monkey bars and said, ‘Monkey bars were … Read more
NEW DELHI: New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will sit out this week’s Twenty20 internationals against India to focus on the upcoming Test series, the Black Caps said as they confirmed their squads Tuesday. The talismanic batsman has been in blazing form, hitting 85 off 48 balls in Sunday’s T20 World Cup final defeat to Australia in … Read more
KARACHI: The present management of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has failed to perform and could not work towards the development of the business community, an official of the United Business Group (UBG) said on Tuesday. UBG’s chairman for Sindh Region Khalid Tawwab criticised the FPCCI management, saying that the … Read more
Busy with one project after another, Ayeza and Danish always find time for each other and their family. Regardless of what the occasion is, the couple always celebrates in style, from birthdays to chand raats and Eids. Ayeza Khan, shared pictures with husband Danish Taimoor enjoying a hearty picnic date. With beverages to keep them … Read more
LONDON: Britain’s unemployment rate has fallen further with the economy reopen; following a pandemic lockdown, with vacancies hitting a fresh peak, data showed on Tuesday. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.3 per cent in the three months to the end of September, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement. That compared with a … Read more
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader on Tuesday defended allowing the head of JP Morgan Chase to skip a three-week Covid quarantine imposed on most other visitors, saying he worked for “a very big bank”. The comments came as Hong Kong also announced more than 100 cargo pilots had been ordered into mandatory quarantine and that … Read more
KARACHI: The Union of Small and Medium Enterprises (Unisame) has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to appoint a chairman of the Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO) Pakistan, a statement said on Tuesday. The seat of the IPO chairman remains vacant since the retirement of Mujeeb Ahmed Khan in June 2021. Unisame president Zulfikar Thaver said that … Read more
Loving every minute of their newly embraced parenthood Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain have always loved talking to each other via comments on each other’s photos. Known for his wits, Yasir Hussain often comments under Iqra’s pictures. Iqra recently shared a picture to Instagram with son, Kabir Hussain, and captioned it ‘my everything.’ View … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will break ground for the construction of 128 kilometers Lilla-Jhelum road at a ceremony to be held here on Tuesday. The Lilla-Jhelum dual carriageway, to be completed in 30 months at a cost of Rs.16 billion, will connect Khushab, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat and Mir Pur regions. The construction of Lilla-Jhelum … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi remarked on Tuesday that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can not only be utilised to improve Pakistan’s economy but can also be a game-changer for the region. According to Radio Pakistan, the foreign minister emphasised enhancing connectivity to improve the economy and cultural linkages at a ceremony in Islamabad. … Read more
KARACHI: The rupee continued to recover against the dollar on Tuesday, as it gained 40 paisas; following measures taken by the central bank regarding increase in the average cash reserve requirements to 6 per cent. It is the second straight day of recovery in the rupee value. The exchange rate ended at Rs174.89 against the … Read more
Pakistan’s left-arm pacer, Usman Shinwari has announced his retirement from the longest format of cricket in order to play more matches in shorter formats. Shinwari has suffered from a lot of injuries during his cricketing career which has limited his appearance in domestic matches and has moved down the pecking order for the national team … Read more
KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Tuesday implemented rules for the transit trade between Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The FBR issued SRO 1466 (I)/2021 to formally launch the clearance of goods in and out of Uzbekistan. The revenue body previously proposed these rules through SRO 1256 (I)/2021 issued on September 20, 2021. Through the … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) Senior Vice-President Punjab Saleem Baryar, also a close aide and confidant of the Chaudhry brothers, has joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). According to details, Baryar met Senator Saifullah Niazi, former information minister Firdous Ashiq Awan and PTI Central Punjab President Senator Ijaz Chaudhry and joined the party in their presence recently, … Read more
NEW DELHI: China last week unveiled a new COVID-19 vaccine that can be inhaled through the mouth, an Indian news website reported. The inhalable vaccine has been jointly developed by prominent Chinese vaccine developer Chen Wei’s team and the Chinese biotech company CanSino Biologics Inc., said the report, quoting a Chinese media report. The company … Read more
Maya Ali is an alluring, glamorous, and fine artist, who always shares diverse appearances. But this time Maya Ali’s style and elegancy are grabbing the attention of her followers, which may be noticed in the comment section. Her fans always shower love on her. Her recent photo-shoot for a renowned clothing brand will take … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said despite provocations from India, Pakistan opened the Kartarpur Corridor in November 2019 giving Sikhs from India and all over the world visa-free access to one of their holiest sites. “Our gesture is a manifestation of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision for the region and for Pakistan-India … Read more
Mahira Khan is a true star in every essence, be it her eloquent speaking, her intricately embroidered white kurtas, her graceful saarees, her gorgeous kalidaars or her iconic all-black dress from Humsafar, she’s been a diva since day one. Keeping up with the trend of floral prints, the diva has always kept it sophisticated and … Read more
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department on Tuesday has launched a massive campaign against Measles and Rubella in 36 districts of the province. “13,364 teams will administer vaccines to children aged between 9 months and 15 years. Polio vaccines will also be administered to the kids”, said KP Health Department in a statement issued on their … Read more
WASHINGTON: Battered by critics and dire opinion polls, President Joe Biden signed into law the biggest US infrastructure revamp in more than half a century at a rare bipartisan celebration in the White House on Monday. The $1.2 trillion package will fix bridges and roads, change out unhealthy lead water pipes, build an electric vehicle … Read more
