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PM Shehbaz orders massive crackdown against hoarders, profiteers
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a major crackdown against sugar smuggling, hoarding, and profiteering. Chairing a high-level meeting in Lahore on Sunday, the Prime Minister expressed strong resentment over the reports of profiteering and smuggling of essential commodities like sugar. He convened a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Monday to devise a comprehensive country-wide […]
Punjab Government Announces five-day Eid Holidays
The Punjab government on Friday announced holidays from April 21-25 on account of Eid ul Fitr. A notification has also been issued in this regard. Earlier on Thursday, the federal government had also announced a five-day holiday for Eid. When will Eid ul Fitr be? The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 20 for […]
Islamabad court rejects ECP’s early hearing plea in Toshakhana case
In a relief for Pakistan Tekreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, a district and sessions court on Tuesday rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition seeking an early hearing in the Toshakhana case. After hearing arguments from both sides, Additional Sessions Judge Zafar Iqbal said the hearing in this regard will be held on April […]
Redmi Note 12 Series Launch in UAE (Dubai)
In a highly anticipated launch event in Dubai, Xiaomi unveiled its Redmi Note 12 series smartphones. The company announced the release of five new models, including the Redmi Note 12, Redmi Note 12S, Redmi Note 12 Pro, Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G. These smartphones are now available for purchase […]
XIAOMI FAN FESTIVAL
With the slogan “Innovation for everyone,” Xiaomi believes in making technology affordable for everyone, and they have lived up to this promise! bringing technological wonders to the local market at unbeatable prices with launch dates concurrent with worldwide launches. Like every year, Xiaomi hosts the Xiaomi Fan Festival this year as well to honour their […]
Rupee’s bleed worsens, and plummets to a new low of 288 versus the dollar
The Pakistani rupee reeled to a record low against the US dollar on Tuesday, breaking the critical threshold of 288 against the greenback in the interbank market. In the interbank market, the local unit closed at 287.29 against the US dollar, 0.78%, or Rs2.25, down from Monday’s close of 285.04. Last month, the rupee hit a […]
SBP-held reserves rise to $4.6bn on Chinese loan
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)-held foreign exchange reserves upheld their uptrend for the sixth consecutive session, rising $280 million during the week ended March 17. Foreign exchange reserves amplified by $280 million to $4.6 billion as of the week ended March 17, the central bank said in its weekly bulletin. A rise was seen […]
Haleon Pakistan and Smile Train partner to provide Comprehensive Care to Children Born with Clefts
21 March 2023: Haleon Pakistan Limited (formerly GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Pakistan Limited) has announced a partnership with a leading global cleft charity, Smile Train, raising funds through its leading Oral Care brands, Sensodyne and Parodontax. Annually, 1 in every 600 children in Pakistan is born with cleft lips and palates. In most cases, these children […]
Imran Khan stooping to ‘unprecedented lows’: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday came down hard on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan for his “disgusting smear campaign” to tarnish Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir’s reputation. “PTI’s disgusting smear campaign against Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir at the behest of Imran Niazi is deserving of the strongest condemnation,” […]
Will quit federal ministries ‘if promises to flood victims not fulfilled’: Bilawal
Expressing his frustration at his own coalition government, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has warned the Centre of quitting ministries “if the promises made to flood affecters in Sindh are not fulfilled”. He made the remarks while addressing a ceremony after the inauguration of the Seed Subsidy program under BISP for flood-affected farmers in […]