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Aisam-ul-Haq appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of Punjab government

LAHORE: Pakistan’s ace tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of the Punjab government by the provincial Sports Minister Malik Taimoor Masood, here on Wednesday. Masood met the tennis star and extended his full supp...

Ramiz’s absence irks NA standing committee amid PCB’s audit

LAHORE: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination slammed the CEO of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Faisal Hasnain for the absence of the PCB chairman Ramiz Raja and the board’s failure to submit audit reports....

Alibaba.com hosts first Faisalabad seller summit at FCCI

Faisalabad: Alibaba.com a global platform for B2B e-commerce organised 1st Faisalabad seller summit in collaboration with Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI). Event focused on huge potential of Faisalabad exporters to tap into digital...

Iran can fulfill Pakistan’s gas and energy needs: Miftah

TEHRAN: Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail said that Pakistan is in dire need of gas and energy that can be easily fulfilled by Iran. In an exclusive interview with an Iranian news agency on eve of Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting here, he sai...

Coca-Cola, McDonald’s left Russia

MOSCOW: Western companies with iconic brands like Coca-Cola that exit Russia face years of battling knockoffs and unauthorised imports clamoring to fill void they leave behind, a risky bid as courts show little sympathy for firms that depart. Compani...

Pakistan sends back letter of intent to IMF, paving way for board meeting

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail confirmed that government has sent letter of intent (LoI) back to International Monetary Fund (IMF) after fulfilling pre-requisites, paving way for executive board’s meeting. In his conversation with jo...

Indian smuggler arrested at Thai Airport with fox, pythons

BANGKOK: An Indian man has been arrested at Thailand’s main airport attempting to smuggle out a menagerie of live creatures including a white desert fox and a raccoon, officials said. Southeast Asian kingdom is a major transit hub for wildlife...

BLACKPINK set to light up sky pink for global ‘Pink Venom’

BLACKPINK has surprised fans by announcing launch of a new campaign to commemorate their pre-release single Pink Venom. On August 17, official social media accounts of BLACKPINK shared news of group’s latest global campaign Light Up The Pink ca...

Angelina shows off subtle elegance as she steps out in chic white dress

Hollywood actress and humanitarian Angelina Jolie embraced ultimate summer staple during her latest outing, proving why simplicity rules. Actress showcased her elegance as she stepped out in a fuss-free chic white dress. Recipient of numerous accolad...

Turkiye, Israel to reappoint ambassadors after four-year chill

ANKARA: Turkiye and Israel said they will reappoint respective ambassadors more than four years after they were called back, marking another milestone after months of steady improvement in relations. Two regional powers had expelled ambassadors in 2...

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Rupee registers marginal gain against USD

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee showed a slight improvement against the US dollar on Tuesday, gaining 0.03% in the inter-bank market. The currency closed at 278.96, appreciating by Re0.08 from the previous day's closing of 279.04, according to the Stat...

FBR seeks more staff, resources to bridge Rs7trl tax gap

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has called for additional staff and logistical resources to tackle Pakistan's massive Rs7 trillion tax gap. According to FBR officials, a crucial part of the strategy is to enhance field operations and e...

PM directs Ramadan package implementation excluding utility stores

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the Ministry of National Food Security and Research to roll out a Ramadan package, excluding the utility stores, in a bid to improve the quality of goods and curb corruption. Speaking at th...

Govt issues licences to 57 electric vehicle manufacturers

ISLAMABAD: Government has granted licences to 57 manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant step in the government’s plan to transition to green transport solutions and combat climate change. The move aligns with Pakistan&r...
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