Asian cricket giants India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will have one last chance to compete before the 50-man World Cup in October, when the Asian Cup opens on Wednesday. Strong rivals India and Pakistan could face each other up to three times if they go all the way in the Six Nations Continental Championship. Pakistan … Read more
It is known that the Central Power Purchase Authority has filed a joint application with NEPRA to adjust the additional fuel cost of Rs 2.07 per unit for electricity consumption in July. The country’s electricity regulator has accepted the petition, and a public hearing is scheduled for August 30. If approved, nightclubs will charge an … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s education authority is said to have required all public and private high schools to offer two Chinese lessons per week. Experts say it will have “significant implications” in giving students the opportunity to learn Chinese and experience diverse cultures. It also shows the growing exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in the … Read more
KARACHI – In the financial year 2022-23, Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC) posted a profit after tax of Rs 9.66 billion, down 39% from the previous year’s achievement of Rs 15.8 billion. For the financial year ending June 30, 2023, sales of CKD and CBU vehicles fell 58% to 31,602 units from 75,611 units sold … Read more
Authorities say the death toll from a powerful explosion near the Dominican Republic’s capital has risen to 10 as firefighters search through smoldering rubble. More than 50 people were also injured in Monday’s explosion at a busy shopping center in the city of San Cristóbal, said minister in charge of the presidency, Joel Santos. Mr … Read more
LAHORE – As oil prices hit record highs, Pakistan Railways announced a significant increase in fares for all trains. Fares for all passenger trains have increased by 10% since August 17, 2023, according to public relations officials. Fares will be rounded according to previous guidelines to ensure convenience for passengers and ticket agents. An updated … Read more
Justice (retired) Maqbool Baqar was appointed Acting Minister of Sindh on Monday, while outgoing Provincial Governor-General Murad Ali Shah and Opposition Leader of the Provincial Council Raana Ansar agreed on his name. Outgoing Minister and Leader of the Opposition finalized Maqbool Baqar’s name during a meeting at CM House. They then signed and sent the … Read more
LAHORE – The 2023 Asian Cup will take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17. Co-hosts Pakistan were the first to announce their squad and Babar Azam’s team made it to Group A alongside India and Nepal. Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka were placed in Group B of the tournament.Line-ups … Read more
The city council of Herndon, a town in the US state of Virginia, declared August 14 as Pakistan’s Independence Day. Naila Alam, a Pakistani-American member of the Herndon City Council, communicated the decision of the seven-member body to Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, during a meeting at the Pakistani Embassy in This. … Read more
The Minister of Industry, Trade, Investment and Skills Development, Punjab Ehsan Bhutta, opened the “TEVTA Job Fair” at a local hotel in Paris Road, with the theme “Economic Empowerment of everyone,” here on Saturday. He said Sialkot and Gujranwala are the lifeblood of Pakistani industries. He said that with the development of industries, the demand … Read more