President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to pay a daylong visit to Gwadar today where he will chair a meeting to discuss the security and law and order situation in the Balochistan province. In the meeting, the president will be given a briefing about the overall security in the province, a President House press release said. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti will also attend the meeting.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday appreciated the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Capital Territory Administration for effectively carrying out the cleanliness drive during Eid-ul-Azha. On his X timeline, the prime minister also appreciated CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa over the commendable operations during the three days of Eid. “I deeply appreciate Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman CDA/Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Islamabad Capital Territory administration for effectively executing a commendable cleanliness drive during Eid-ul-Azha. Shabash (Well Done),” he remarked.
UNHCR Pakistan Spokesperson, Qaiser Khan Afridi Thursday on ‘World Refugees Day’ said that over 75 percent of refugees were being hosted by middle-income countries where we urged nations to resolve political conflicts and share the responsibilities of displace refugees. Speaking to the PTV news channel, he said, “These refugee nations are facing rising challenges such as political conflicts, climatic factors, disasters, and growing external debt, hindering their ability to address specific national needs and achieve sustainable development goals and development aspirations.” “World Refugee Day is a time to recognize the generosity of host countries that have kept their borders and…
Virender Sehwag’s criticism of Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir revolves around what he perceives as a conflict of interest and favoritism in Pakistan cricket. Sehwag points out the irony that both Riaz and Amir had previously been vocal critics of the Pakistan team on a television channel. Now, Riaz is a selector and Amir has returned to the playing eleven, which Sehwag implies may be a result of their newfound positions of power. Sehwag draws a comparison to Indian cricket, suggesting that if someone like Ajit Agarkar were in charge of the BCCI selection committee, he might favor his former…
Extreme highs observed over that region in May and June, according to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium of scientists, were four times more likely to occur today than they were 25 years ago. At least 125 individuals in Mexico lost their lives to heat strokes, a potentially fatal ailment that arises when the body’s natural cooling systems malfunction, as a result of the extreme heat. Thousands more people also suffered from heat strokes. The World Wildlife Fund (WWA), which employs peer-reviewed techniques to evaluate connections between particular severe events and global warming, stated, “We likely do not know the…
According to a United Nations study that is touted as the largest on the subject, four out of five people want their nations to step up efforts in the battle against climate change. The poll, which was released on Thursday by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), revealed that most respondents in 62 of the 77 nations polled were in favor of a swift switch from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. These included the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the world, with 81% of respondents in China and 54% in the US endorsing the initiative. Russian respondents, on the other hand,…
The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is extremely concerned about the 119 percent rise in the number of highly skilled and experienced Pakistanis leaving the country. “There is reason for serious concern given the 119% rise in Pakistani emigration. A significant number of these people are skilled, seasoned experts that the formal sector is losing. It stated in a tweet on X that “this brain drain will be accelerated by the proposed changes in slab rates, particularly the earlier application of the 35% top rate.” According to PBC, when people move abroad, they take their skills with them and the formal…
The government has reduced its goal for paying down the public debt by 21% for the 2024–2025 fiscal year.Compared to the public debt repayments of Rs. 24.08 trillion in the current fiscal year, this is 21% less. During FY25, the government wants to raise Rs. 12.51 trillion through T-bills. The upcoming fiscal year will not see the issuance of any Sukuk bonds, and the expected repayment of prize bonds is Rs. 8.99 billion. For the upcoming fiscal year, the permanent domestic debt repayment objective is Rs. 6.53 trillion. This comprises 203.63 billion for non-banking Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIBs) and Rs.…
On Eid ul Azha, bulls returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising more than 1,500 points. This was due to the upward momentum that continues to be created by last week’s budget presentation for stocks.The KSE100 increased by 1,531 points, or 2 percent, in the first 90 minutes of trading, crossing 78,000 and reaching an all-time high of 78,237. It was up 1,489 points, or 1.94 percent, at 78,196 at 11:30 AM.After the federal government chose last week not to disclose any changes to the treatment of income from capital gains and dividends to…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued an update on the injuries of five cricketers currently under the care of its Medical Panel, comprising Professor Rana Dilawaiz Nadeem, Dr. Mumraiz Naqshband, and Professor Javed Akram Fast bowler Arshad Iqbal is set to undergo treatment at ASPETAR in Qatar, renowned for orthopaedic and sports medicine, with final arrangements to be made after Eid ul Adha holidays. Meanwhile, Ihsanullah, recovering from a right elbow injury, has begun rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy and will continue in Swat under PCB-approved supervision. Mohammad Wasim Junior recovering from a back injury, is also undergoing…
