Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Mian Anjum Nisar has termed the recently announced federal Budget 2020-21 as status quo and conventional budget, as the bureaucracy has tried to further accumulate its powers through this opportunity. Moreover, the budget provided nothing to run the industry or sustain the country’s exports in … Read more
An earthquake struck Rawalpindi, Islamabad and upper parts of Pakistan on Tuesday morning as per initial reports available with the media. Tremors were also felt in Swabi, Malakand, Shangla, Mansehra, Mardan and other areas. People hurried out of their houses and other buildings in a terrifying state and recited religious verses. However, no loss of … Read more
Two Indian High Commission officials trampled a citizen while speeding in Islamabad. Both the officials have been taken into custody. According to the details, after the US and European diplomats, now the Indian diplomats also started over speeding and traffic accidents in the federal capital. In the federal capital, two officials of the Indian High … Read more
The government has announced a new schedule for shopkeepers. According to details, Balochistan government has issued a notification announcing a new schedule for shopkeepers, under which shops will be open from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Thursday till June 15, 2020. The notification said that business will be closed on Friday from … Read more
PML-N leader Nihal Hashmi’s coronavirus test came positive. According to details, PML-N Karachi leader and Senator Nihal Hashmi also fell victim to coronavirus, Asad Usmani leader PML-N Sindh confirmed in a message. Senator Nihal Hashmi said that after the test was positive, I have quarantined myself at home where he is undergoing treatment. I will … Read more
The Islamabad administration has decided to open business activities 24 hours a day, according to the notification issued. According to the notification, shopping malls, salon, barber shops and other shops have been allowed to open 7 days a week under certain SOPs. The notification states that shaking hands will be prohibited while shop keepers and … Read more
Pakistani students stuck in Wuhan, China, return home after six months. According to details, 274 Pakistani students stranded in Wuhan, China for 6 months were brought back home by a special PIA flight. Sources said that a special PIA flight from Wuhan reached Islamabad carrying Pakistani students while medical examination of Chinese students is underway … Read more
Sheikh Ansar Aziz said that the suspension from the mayorship is a true picture of the revengeful face of the PTI government. According to details, Sheikh Ansar Aziz in his statement after his suspension said that PTI does not believe in performance but in revenge, that is why the entire opposition of the country is … Read more
Mayor of Islamabad, Sheikh Ansar Aziz has been suspended following the approval of the federal cabinet. According to details, after the approval of the federal cabinet, the mayor of Islamabad Sheikh Ansar Aziz has been suspended on the charge of corruption. The Interior Ministry issued a notification after the approval of the cabinet. The notification … Read more
With Prime Minister Imran Khan in chair, federal cabinet meeting will be held today in Islamabad. The meeting will discuss the ongoing situation in the country amid the coronavirus outbreak. Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair the meeting. The cabinet will also review the political and economic situation of the country. As per details, The … Read more
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will give another $305 million on Tuesday to Pakistan in loans to fight against coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, the government has approved concept clearance paper for seeking a loan from ADB for emergency struggling against COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday (May 6). The meeting of the committee was held … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said today (April 28) that health professionals who lost their lives in fight against COVID-19 are martyrs. According to the details, Dr Zafar Mirza said during his press conference in Islamabad that the health professionals who lost their lives will be given a relief package … Read more
Federal Cabinet to meet on Tuesday (today) in the federal Capital Islamabad with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Chair. As per details, Federal Cabinet to approve the Netting of Financial Contracts Bill 2020, designed to remove uncertainty about enforcing netting rights in case of bankruptcy and allow financial collateral arrangements in the domestic market. The … Read more
A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on coronavirus will be held in Islamabad on Monday with National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser in the chair. Minister for Industries and Production will brief the committee on the impact of lockdown due to coronavirus and immediate steps required to protect the economy with particular reference to the industrial … Read more
The chartered flights have been organized by the British High Commission in the capital to deport approximately 2,500 Britons stranded in the country. According to the details, the first among 10 chartered flights departed from Islamabad to London on today (April 21). Qatar Airways will operate these 10 flights from Lahore and Islamabad to London … Read more
The federal cabinet approved to make public the inquiry report related to the power sector. The decision taken during the cabinet meeting which was held in Islamabad. Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet. Report to made public on the instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The PM has expressed the … Read more
The Authorities in Islamabad announced that the imposition of section 144 has been extended till April 30th amid the coronavirus situation. According to the details. District Magistrate Islamabad issues extension notification in section 144. According to the notification Restrictions on public gatherings and social distance will remain in place. Businesses and entities that previously exempted … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Dr. Sania Nishtar has said Federal Government will provide cash assistance of 12,000 rupees to over 12 million deserving families under Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program in the wake of COVID-19. Radio Pakistan reported that she spoke at a news briefing in Islamabad on Sunday, … Read more
Prime Minister Pakistan Imran Khan said on Thursday that poor class of country is on verge of economic disaster due to current crisis in the country. Addressing the cheque distribution ceremony to businessmen in Islamabad, Imran Khan said poor class of country affected most in the time of lock down. Imran Khan said … Read more
Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next 12 hours. However, rain with thunderstorm is expected in Kashmir and it adjoining hilly areas. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad and Peshawar thirteen degree centigrade, Lahore sixteen, Karachi twenty-four, Quetta five, Gilgit fourteen, Murree three and Muzaffarabad … Read more
Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said government will ensure ration and food supplies to poor families across the country in the wake of COVID-19. According to the details, A meeting of PTI’s Core Committee was held in Islamabad on Sunday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. She said … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan called on Governor Gilgit Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon in Islamabad. Governor Gilgit Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon called on in Islamabad today (March 25). According to the sources, They exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and the prevailing situation of the country. وزیراعظم عمران خان سے گورنر گلگت بلتستان … Read more
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has announced the special flights to bring Pakistanis back from United Arab Emirates (UAE), This decision was made to help stranded Pakistanis at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. According to the details, The federal government has allowed to operate a special flight from the United Arab Emirates to Islamabad. The … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday said the government was determined to ensure easy availability of life saving drugs along with other essential medicines at affordable prices because it attached high priority to the life of its people. According to the details, The prime minister was chairing a meeting over the availability of necessary drugs in … Read more
International Passengers coming to Pakistan are directed to provide coronavirus test results, said Civil Aviation Authority. CAA in its latest statement made it compulsory for all international passengers arriving in the country to provide a copy of the test result for COVID-19. The step is an effort to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. … Read more
LAHORE: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the home of Wing Commander Noman Akram on today. According to the details, COAS prayed for the departed soul and offered Fateha. COAS said, “We owe improved peace & stability to supreme sacrifices rendered by our martyrs. Their sacrifices won’t go waste.” Nation pays … Read more
Karachi Kings has qualified for semi-finals of Pakistan Super League 2020 after defeating Islamabad united with four wickets. Karachi Kings have decided to field first after winning the toss against Islamabad in the 28th match of the PSL 5. Islamabad made 136 at the loss of 6 wickets with Hussain Talat top-scoring with 37. Several … Read more
Karachi kings will play against Islamabad United tonight in another match of Pakistan Super League 2020. The match will be played between kings and United at the National Stadium Karachi tonight at 7 pm. Unfortunately, the stadium will not be opened for the public as per precautionary step taken by the government to avoid the … Read more
