Pakistan

Web Desk — President Dr. Arif Alvi on Sunday recommended 10 valuable books to readers for the year 2022, which contain chapters full of immense knowledge and research work.1. “Tuba” by Shah Baleeghudin.  He stated that it covers various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and the conspicuous chapters of Islamic history. 2. “From …

Web Desk — A story published in today’s newspapers makes a person think that sometimes a woman’s wrong decision can lead to a catastrophic end. According to the detailed story, Saquib had a friendship with a married woman of Daska on Facebook. Initially, the friendship was limited to Facebook messenger but later their relationship grew to that much extent that …

Hamid Khan is one of Pakistan’s leading jurists and one of the founding leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). It would not be wrong to say that he gave his blood and sweat for the PTI and Imran Khan. Hamid Khan, who stood by Imran Khan in all difficult times, distanced himself from the party when it came to power. …

By Web Desk — According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been asked to “unwind” two key measures to promote housing and construction. By December 2021, the SBP made it mandatory for banks to increase their share of lending portfolios for housing and construction to five percent. Additionally, SBP changed its capital adequacy …

By Web Desk– Khyber Pakhtunkhwa establishment department has drafted a bill to discontinue pension and gratuity benefits for future government employees after retirement amid fears that the province’s pension liability will reach Rs300 billion in the next decade. Following the cabinet’s approval, the proposed KP Civil Servant Amendment Act, 2022, will be submitted to the provincial assembly for mandatory approval. …

By Web Desk — Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan met with leaders of China’s leading state-owned and private companies in Beijing on Friday, who showed keen interest in expanding investment in Pakistan. Leaders of China Communication Construction Company, Huazhong Technology, Zhejiang Seaport Group, Challenge Apparel, Hunan Sunwalk Group, Royal Group, China Road and Bridge Corporation, Zhengbang Group, and China Machinery …

By Web Desk — An air defence exercise was conducted by the Pakistan Air Force focused on integrated and synergistic employment of offensive and defensive forces.In a near-realistic threat environment, this exercise was meant to improve Pakistan Air Defence’s operational readiness and combat readiness.In addition to tactical assets of the PAF, such as fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missile systems, sensors, force …

By Web Desk — Pakistan’s top court has suspended the ruling of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on the Ravi Urban Development Plan case, allowing the PTI administration to continue working on the project. The local media reported that the apex court had suspended the LHC’s verdict declaring the River Ravi Urban Development Project (RRUDP) illegal. The SC bench was …

By Web Desk — Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas shared an update for private and public schools in Lahore and Rawalpindi amid an alarming spike in new Covid-19 infections. Taking it to Twitter, Raas said that classes up to Grade 6 will continue in a staggered manner until February 15 with 50 percent of students each day while classes 7 …

By Web Desk — Lahore High Court has declared several provisions of the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) Act 2020 unconstitutional, effectively scrapping the much-celebrated Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project. Justice Shahid Karim, in a reserved judgment on multiple petitions, also declared the acquisition of agricultural land for the project unconstitutional and a violation of citizens’ rights. The judge read …