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At least two Chinese citizens were killed, and a third was injured after their convoy was attacked near Karachi airport. The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan confirmed the attack occurred around 11 p.m. on Sunday, near Jinnah International Airport. The victims were employees of the Port Qasim Electric Power Company. The blast injured at least 10 …
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Ben Stokes’ England takes on Pakistan in a three-Test series starting Monday. They enter the series with confidence, remembering their astonishing 3-0 sweep over Pakistan in 2022. England ranks third in the world after winning five of their last six Tests. Conversely, Pakistan is struggling after a crushing defeat to Bangladesh. Last month, England secured …
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ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Thursday that Malaysia will import halal meat and rice from Pakistan. He made this announcement during a joint media conference with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Their bilateral meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in several key areas, including trade, investment, agriculture, tourism, education, and defense. “As a result …
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Pakistan firmly rejected US sanctions on its technology companies on Saturday. The US accused these firms of links to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme. Pakistan called the move unfair, baseless, and politically motivated. “Pakistan considers this action biased and politically motivated,” said Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She claimed that past …
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Pakistan clinched their first victory of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Japan at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, China. Nadeem Ahmed put Pakistan ahead with a goal in the first quarter. Japan equalized in the second quarter, but Sufyan Khan restored Pakistan’s lead …
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Bangladesh’s top six batters delivered crucial contributions to achieve a historic 2-0 clean sweep in the Test series against Pakistan. Starting Day 5 of the second Test in Rawalpindi at 42/0, Bangladesh chased down the 185-run target in the second session. The experienced duo of Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan guided the team to …
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Pakistan has extended its support to the people of Bangladesh, expressing hope for a “peaceful and swift return to normalcy” following the recent upheaval that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her subsequent departure from the country. The deadly protests, which have significantly impacted the political landscape in Bangladesh, have drawn …
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Prioritizing Industrial Development: KATI’s Urgent Plea to Sindh Govt Karachi – The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) plea the Sindh government to give top priority to the allocation of development budgets for industrial zones. Johar Qandhari, President of KATI, emphasized this need, especially considering past practices. Congratulating the New Ministers Qandhari extended congratulations …
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What is the Schengen Area? The Schengen Area is a group of 26 European countries that have abolished internal borders, allowing for free movement of people within this area. It includes countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and many others. What are the 26 countries in the Schengen Area? The 26 countries in the …
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On March 15th, 2023, the European Union announced that Pakistan had been removed from its List of High Risk Third Countries. This move followed concerted efforts by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar. The announcement has significant implications for businesses and individuals in Pakistan, as well as for EU …
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On 10th March 2023 morning, it was reported that Pakistan had not recorded any deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. However, the number of confirmed positive cases had increased to 1,577,412, with 73 new cases being reported across the country. The National Institute of Health (NIH) released the latest figures, revealing that …
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IMF’s new demands weigh on Pakistani rupee. The Pakistani rupee faced a significant drop during Wednesday’s trade as the market reacted nervously to news that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had made “new demands” of the federal government. The currency fell 4.61 or 1.73% against the US dollar to close at 266.11 in the interbank …
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced that it will enforce its laws regarding the acquisition of visas for Pakistani minors strictly. UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remeithi, spoke to the media about the Wadeema law, Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 concerning child rights. He said that a large number of …
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Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities in Pakistan, Chela Ram Kewlani, attended a one-day Interfaith Harmony Conference organized by the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. The conference was attended by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor, as the chief guest, along with Sindh Provincial Minister for …
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Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed & Company (IAC), a leading fresh juice and pulp producing company, has attracted international clients at the Gulf Food & Beverages Exhibition. The event, which ended on February 24, drew businessmen from 125 countries and featured products from over 5,000 companies. Waheed Ahmed, the Director of IAC and the patron in chief …
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Lt Gen (retd) Amjad Shoaib, a former army officer, was arrested by Islamabad police early on Monday on suspicion of inciting public dissent against national institutions. According to sources, he was apprehended at his residence in the federal capital by officers from the Ramna police station. The arrest came after an FIR was filed against …
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IT Minister Aminul Haq recently announced that the adoption of 5G technology is crucial for Pakistan to keep up with the global tech competition. 5G, the latest iteration of cellular technology, is designed to increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks. Telecom giants are working towards the commercial deployment of the latest networks. According …
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), has jumped to 41.54% on a year-on-year basis for the week ended on Feb 23. This is the first time inflation has crossed the 40% mark in over five months. The previous week saw an increase of 2.89% to reach 38.42%. The increase was mainly …
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Marvia Malik, Pakistan’s first transgender news anchor, survived a gun attack on Thursday night outside her residence in the Lahore Cantt area. Two men opened fire on Malik as she was returning from a pharmacy, according to her statement to the police. Malik said she had been receiving threatening phone calls and messages from unknown …
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Pakistan has reported new outbreaks of the H5N1 bird flu virus after almost a year of being bird flu-free. The virus was found in small flocks of chickens and peacocks in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad, according to officials. A flock of 40 chickens in the area had been infected with the virus, resulting in the death …
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Acclaimed Indian poet and writer Javed Akhtar’s statement at the Faiz Festival in Lahore has caused uproar on social media, with many Pakistani celebrities condemning his comments. Javed Akhtar known to subcontinent as a literary figure, accused Pakistan of harboring terrorists at Faiz Festival. But, forgot that Kulbhushan wasn’t from Norway & wasn’t promoting peace …
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Pakistan received a significant boost to its foreign exchange reserves after the China Development Bank approved a $700 million loan facility. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced the news on Twitter, stating that the loan is expected to be received by the State Bank of Pakistan this week. The loan will help bolster Pakistan’s forex reserves, …
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On Friday, a suicide squad belonging to the Pakistan Taliban attacked a police compound in the port city of Karachi, resulting in the deaths of at least four people. The assailants entered the compound and engaged in a gun battle with security forces for several hours, with security personnel conducting a floor-to-floor search of the …
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