KARACHI: The three-day Pak Pharma and Healthcare Exhibition kicks off at the Karachi Expo Centre, a statement said. At the opening ceremony, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said that pharma is a billion dollars export industry and it can surpass textile exports, while reiterating that all the issues of the pharma industry, including exports will be … Read more
You must have seen and heard about the replica designer dresses, branded wristwatches and others. But did you know that a replica of Taj Mahal has been built in India? Read more: Britney Spears is engaged; shares picture with a stunning ring gifted by fiancé The Indian Express reported that the educationist Anand Prakash Chouksey, … Read more
Two soldiers were martyred after a “group of externally sponsored terrorists” fired at a security forces check post in the Tump area of Balochistan, said the military’s media wing in a statement. “A group of externally sponsored terrorists fired onto a check post of security forces established in general area Tump, Balochistan, to prevent the … Read more
Pakistanis slept with a big smile on their face last night knowing that singer Arooj Aftab had been nominated for the category of Best New Artist for the Grammy Awards 2022. And if you’re wondering who she is, you’ve come to the right place. Read more: Pakistani vocalist Urooj Aftab nominated for Grammy award She … Read more
Federal Minister Asad Umar announced on Wednesday that Islamabad is set to get the “most empowered” local government in the country’s history. “Cabinet approved the amended Islamabad local government law. This law will create the most empowered local government in Pakistan’s history,” tweeted Umar. cabinet approved the amended Islamabad local govt law. This law will … Read more
Israeli air assaults on Syria’s central area killed two civilians and injured seven on Wednesday. Syrian air defences attempted to stop the airstrikes from reaching Homs (a city in western Syria). According to official reports, two people were killed and another was seriously injured in the strike, which also injured six Syrian military soldiers. The … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday that nothing could be pettier than using religious beliefs for vested political interests. Speaking at an Interfaith Peace Conference, the information minister said that Islam is a religion of peace and it was spread through the message of Sufis rather than swords. He urged the clergy to … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has sought the cooperation of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in convincing the government for reducing the duties and taxes and abolish anti-dumping duty on polyester yarn, which is the main raw material for the textile industry and the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), a … Read more
KARACHI: An Indonesia-Pakistan Portal has been developed to felicitate businesses of the two countries, a diplomat said. Consul General of Republic of Indonesia Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat has said that an interaction between the youth and young entrepreneurs of both countries is very important. He stressed the need for inducting students as interns by the … Read more
Actress Sonya Hussyn is enjoying her time in Chitral these days and is also letting her followers know on Instagram. As they say when in Rome, do as the Romans do and Sonya is surely following that beat. Mein Hari Piya actress took to Instagram and shared a picture in a traditional Chitrali cap with … Read more
The Khel Khel Mein leading actor, Bilal Abbas’s photoshoot while waiting for co-star Sajal Aly has gone viral on social media. Read more: Bilal Abbas shares his experience about showbiz career “While waiting for Sajal Aly to get ready, Nabeel Qureshi and I decided to do a little photoshoot,” the actor said on his Instagram. … Read more
WASHINGTON: United States President Joe Biden has invited around 110 countries to a virtual summit on democracy in December, including major Western allies and Pakistan, India and Iraq, to “focus on challenges and opportunities facing democracies,” confirmed a list posted on the US State Department website. The “December 2021 Summit” will take place online on … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government has appointed Dr Wasif Ali Memon as the chairman of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), a statement said. Dr Wasif Ali was already working in the SRB as a senior member. Prior to this assignment, he had served as an officer of Pakistan Customs Service (PCS) for 31 years in various … Read more
The new style of Pakistani actress Uroosa Siddiqui has created a buzz on the internet. Her fans are constantly asking her about her transformation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uroosa Siddiqui (@uroosasiddiqui.official) The actress shared new pictures on her Instagram account. Uroosa is wearing a stunning pink eastern attire … Read more
WASHINGTON: The United States will resume talks with the Taliban next week in Qatar, addressing among other issues the fight against terrorism and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The American delegation will be led by the US special representative for Afghanistan, Tom West, for the planned two weeks of discussions, State Department spokesman Ned Price … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs46.7 and Rs47.16 at 9:00 am PST on November 24, 2021. The SAR remains stable against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs46.7 and Rs47.16 on November 23, 2021. The exchange rate … Read more
GALLE: Sri Lanka reached 84 for two in their second innings at lunch on day four, increasing their lead to 240 runs in the first Test against West Indies in Galle on Wednesday. Opener Dimuth Karunaratne, who had posted 147 in the first innings was unbeaten on 42 with his predecessor Angelo Mathews 16 against … Read more
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s struggling cricket team are battling injuries ahead of the formidable challenge of hosting Pakistan for a two-Test series beginning on Friday in Chittagong. Star players Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal are sidelined, added to a lack of confidence in the camp after losing eight straight Twenty20 internationals, meaning Pakistan will start as overwhelming favourites. … Read more
One of the most adored actresses of Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra, has been in the headlines for the past few days after she drops ‘Jonas’ from her name. Read more: Priyanka Chopra roasts hubby after removing ‘Jonas’ Social media has been brimming with speculations regarding her divorce from her American singer, songwriter and actor husband, Nick … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of US dollar (USD) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs175.18 and Rs176.93 at 12:44 pm PST on November 24, 2021. The USD remains stable against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs175.18 and Rs176.93 on November 23, 2021. The exchange rate is … Read more
KARACHI: The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), one of the world’s most influential energy sector event, took place from November 15 to 18, 2021 in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), United Arab Emirates, under the patronage of the president of the United Arab Emirates, a statement said. Pakistan’s leading national oil … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that with the focus on increasing investments in export industry for creating employment opportunities, the government is taking steps on a priority basis to enhance economic activity in the country. All government institutions are working together to provide a conducive environment for investors, he said, adding that the … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: A UN agency has warned that Afghanistan’s banking system is on the verge of collapse because of consumers’ inability to repay loans, fewer deposits, and other liquidity problems, leading to a social crisis in an already fragile economy. “Afghanistan’s financial and bank payment systems are in disarray. The bank-run problem must be resolved … Read more
LAHORE: Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Sanaullah Abbasi has started the probe against a Senior Joint Secretary of Cabinet Division for sarcastically comparing Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government with the Afghan Taliban. According to FIA sources, DG FIA Sanaullah Abbasi has formed a team to probe the matter related to a Grade-21 senior bureaucrat Hammad Shamimi … Read more
Adviser on National Security Moeed Yusuf has urged the international community to deliver humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. In an interview with CNN, he said that Pakistan was doing whatever it could and sending the supplies to the war-torn neighbouring country. Yusuf said that the country also offered to become the air and land … Read more
LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched a manhunt for the alleged fake dealers of a renowned German company Porsche. According to an FIA official, the accused have been identified as Abuzar Bukhari and his wife Noorain Khalid who were running the fake dealership of the German company Porsche. He said Lahore Police have … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The 7th Session of the Pak-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation would be held from November 24 to 26 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. A high-level delegation led by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan will participate in the session, a statement said. The Russian side will be headed by … Read more
KARACHI: Pak Rupee remained stable without major changes in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange market on Wednesday. The dollar is being traded at Rs174.30 at the opening of the interbank market. The exchange rate was closed at Rs174.30 on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. The local currency recorded no major changes against the last day … Read more
