WATCH: Multan Sultans players enjoy dancing to Sindhi Cultural Music

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Multan Sultans have played five matches in the Karachi leg and have won all of them in the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Sultans celebrated their undefeated first phase of the tournament as they move to Lahore for the second phase. A video was shared by a fan on Twitter in which … Read more

Burning of medical waste, garbage challenged in Lahore High Court

LAHORE: The toxic practice of burning garbage and medical waste in the open air on the outskirts of Lahore has been challenged in the high court. Advocate Rana Muhammad Sikandar filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) in which he claimed the practice of garbage burning is carried out under the supervision of … Read more

NCOC allows 50% spectators, children under 12 at Gaddafi Stadium

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The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) on Monday allowed 50% spectators capacity, previous was 25% for the second leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 that is scheduled to undergo in Lahore from February 10. Furthermore, the authority also allowed the entry of children under the age of 12 into the venue. During … Read more

PSL 7 second leg to undergo in Lahore from Feb 10, traffic plans finalized

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The local traffic police have issued a traffic plan for the second leg of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) scheduled to start on February 10, as reported by The News. As per the plan, a total of 11 DSPs, 90 inspectors will carry out the traffic management responsibilities. More than 700 wardens will be stationed … Read more

Illicit trades causing Rs320 billion annual loss

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LAHORE: The flourishing illicit trades of tobacco, tea, tyres, lubricants and pharmaceuticals are denting the national exchequer with a loss of Rs320 billion annually in taxes. The lack of political will, corruption in tax administration and political influence of evaders are the main causes of the illegal trades. Unabated smuggling, counterfeit and non-duty paid production … Read more

Pandamart opens its 50th store in a year

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KARACHI: Pandamart has achieved a major milestone as it opened its 50th store in DHA Phase 8, Karachi, a statement said. Pandamart, the country’s leading online groceries delivery platform, has established over 50 stores within just over a year since the first store was opened in Bahadurabad, Karachi in November 2020. Speaking about pandamart’s rapid … Read more

A bright beginning for Talha Chahour

Seldom do we see stars starting off their career on TV with a role so powerful that it matches the level of the leads, and in Talha Chahour’s case, to make his mark alongside the likes of Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali and match their level of screen presence is something Chahour has nailed. Spending … Read more

Book Review: Babar Azam – The Rising Star

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Babar Azam is not just the best batter Pakistan has produced in the last few years, he now ranks amongst the best in the world. His classic cover drives are stuff dreams are made of, his technique is something every aspiring batter should follow and his ability to win matches is unmatchable. Not many know … Read more

Playing by the book

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LAHORE: Volatile exchange rate and higher inflation are the key challenges for the businesses, said Mian Nauman Kabir, president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. “Volatile exchange rate is a big challenge. Usually, shipments are received months after placing import orders. Change in the exchange rates squeezes profit margins and in many cases … Read more

PCB announces new schedule for Australia tour of Pakistan

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday announced the revised schedule for Australia’s tour of Pakistan. Australia will be touring Pakistan for the first time in 24 years. The last time Kangaroos toured Pakistan was in 1998 when Mark Taylor-led team defeated Pakistan 1-0 in a three-match Test series. The tour is … Read more

LCCI stresses the need for fashion industry exports

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s vibrant fashion industry is gradually increasing its share in the global market, an official said. “Art promotion is necessary for developing soft image of any country. The fashion industry has the potential to earn huge foreign exchange for the country,” Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) president Mian Nauman Kabir said while chairing a … Read more

Ravi Riverfront: SC suspends LHC ruling, allows Punjab govt to work on project

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday declared Ravi Riverfront Urban (RRUDP) as legal after suspending the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) January 25 order. The apex court bench headed by Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan conducted the hearing. During the hearing the apex court allowed the Punjab government to resume construction work on the project and issued … Read more

Hot Stocks

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Exports boost Al Shaheer 80% revenue Preference for the Al Shaheer Corporation (ASC) stems from diversification into frozen food business, insulation against the rupee depreciation, and attractive trading multiples significantly lower than industry peers. The company has a market share of over 8 per cent in the country’s meat exports. ASC derives 80 per cent … Read more

Pakistani firm wins top spot in maiden Stanford SEED Spark Programme

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KARACHI: The Pakistani startup Codeschool.pk has won first place across South Asia in the capstone business pitch competition in the Stanford Seed Spark Programme, a statement said. The startup nominated by the National Incubation Centre (NIC) Lahore at LUMS, won top laurels and a cash prize for high-achieving entrepreneurs across South Asia. This was the … Read more

Miscarriage of justice

The Lahore High Court has held that 90 per cent of medical examiners in Punjab are unfit for conducting the autopsy or medical examination of dead and injured persons as they lack required training and qualification, causing miscarriage of justice in criminal cases. In his 13 page judgment, LHC’s Justice Ali Zia Bajwa regretted that … Read more

Australia will tour Pkaistan with full-strenght squad, says Geaorge Bailey

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Former skipper and chief selector of the Australian team George Bailey said that the Kangaroos will tour Pakistan with a full-strength squad. Bailey revealed that none of the Australian players has the intention of opting out of the tour. “Australia will tour Pakistan with a full-strength squad, [we have] no fears over security,” he said. … Read more

PNSC invites bids to procure three used Aframax tanker vessels

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KARACHI: The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) will procure three second-hand Aframax tanker vessels, while offers had already been sought from shipbrokers enlisted with Baltic Exchange, an official said. An Aframax vessel is an oil tanker with a deadweight between 80,000 and 120,000 tonnes. The term is based on the Average Freight Rate Assessment, a … Read more

PCB ensures safe and secure tour for visiting team

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia (CA) are in talks with each other over the decision of the venues for the upcoming Test series as a part of Australia’s tour of Pakistan in March, as reported by the Sunday Morning Herald. The red-ball cricket will be played on the pitches of Karachi, Lahore and … Read more

PCB issues new playing conditions for PSL and fans

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released fresh points of amendment for the PSL 2022 playing conditions as well as general recommendations for fans. The seventh instalment of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will kick off on January 27 at the National Stadium, Karachi and will conclude on February 27 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The … Read more

Rebooting industrialisation : Corruption rampant in industrial estates

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LAHORE: Industrial estates or the Special Economic Zones are facing several problems, which is hampering industrial growth in the biggest federating unit of the country. Though developed and new estates have different issues, still there are a number of common problems that are disturbing the existing industries and new investors. Entrepreneurs running factories in developed … Read more

PPP’s long march will achieve its goals, claims Raja Pervez Ashraf

LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Punjab President Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday said that the party’s long march towards Islamabad in February would weigh heavily on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, and claimed it would achieve its goal. Read more: IMF has taken control of SBP: Pervaiz Ashraf He expressed these … Read more

PDWP approves execution of 7 uplift projects worth Rs8.910 billion

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LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved execution of seven development schemes of various sectors with an estimated cost of Rs8.910 billion. These schemes were approved in the meeting held on Friday with Planning and Development Board Chairman Abdullah Khan Sumbal in the chair. The approved development schemes included improvement and remodeling … Read more

Lahore Qalandars unveil their kits in two colours

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Lahore Qalandars revealed their playing kit for the seventh instalment of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Qalandars unveiled two kits, one light green while the other in red colour. They will wear the green shirt while playing at their home ground at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. While the red shirt will be worn by them … Read more

WCLA, Auqaf department conserving Hazrat Mian Mir’s shrine in Lahore

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LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and the Auqaf department have started the conservation work on the Shrine of Hazrat Mian Mir in the city. Read more: COAS Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Data Darbar in Lahore The project had been funded by the Auqaf department that appointed WCLA as the executing agency. The … Read more

Mohammad Hafeez have some tips for Qalandars for winning maiden PSL

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Pakistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has identified some of the critical areas where the Lahore Qalandars need to improve to pave their way to victory in the HBL PSL 2022. The tournament will kick off on January 27 with its first leg of 15 scheduled matches at National Stadium Karachi. While the second leg comprising … Read more

IPR violations cause significant revenue loss: OICCI survey

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KARACHI: A majority of respondents in the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) survey, indicated that it takes 1 to 3 years to resolve a standard intellectual property rights (IPR) dispute. The OICCI has announced the key findings of its latest IPR survey 2021 where 37 per cent of the respondents indicated that … Read more

Pakistan cricket fans to nominate Hamaray Heroes during HBL PSL 7

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According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan cricket fans will have the chance to nominate their favorite personalities, who will be recognized by the board for the Hamaray Heroes Award during the seventh installment of the HBL PSL, which will kick off on January 27 till February 27. The fans can submit their recommendations through … Read more