Partly cloudy/windy with chances of drizzle likely to persist in Karachi

KARACHI:The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday forecast partly cloudy or windy weather with chances of drizzle at morning or night in the metropolis over the next 24 hours. The minimum and maximum temperatures were expected to remain from 28 to 30 degrees centigrade and 34 to 36 degrees centigrade, respectively with 65 to 75 […]

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ECP to make electoral process more inclusive: CEC

ISLAMABAD:Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Sikandar Sultan Raja on Wednesday said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) was committed to provide equal opportunities to every segment of the society and trying to make the electoral process more inclusive as per Article 25 of the Constitution of Pakistan. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of the […]

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Administrator Karachi reviews measures to cope with situation during monsoon season

KARACHI:Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday while reviewing the measures being taken by Karachi Metropolitan Corporation in view of monsoon season, said that drainage pumps and other machinery and vehicles have been arranged, besides, purchasing 20 new pumps for de-watering. Administrator was addressing the meeting to review arrangements for monsoon at City Warden Headquarters Gulshan-e-Iqbal […]

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RDA initiative provides overseas Pakistanis opportunity to participate in economic growth: Tarar

ISLAMABAD:Pakistan High Commissioner to Canada Raza Bashir Tarar Wednesday said, the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) initiative provided the Overseas Pakistanis a secure and credible avenue to invest and participate in the economic growth of Pakistan.. The high commissioner was addressing a webinar arranged by HABIBMETRO Bank on the subject of ‘Roshan Digital Accounts: steering towards […]

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Shibli Faraz expresses deep sorrow over Dilip Kumar demise

ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the sad demise of the veteran Bollywood actor, Dilip Kumar. In a tweet, the federal minister expressed his condolences to the family of the legendary artist. The federal minister also shared a photo of his father Ahmed Faraz with Dilip Kumar.

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MoU signed for revival of Expo Centre Hyderabad

KARACHI:Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Commissioner Hyderabad Division signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the revival of trade promotion activities at the Hyderabad Expo Centre. Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah and TDAP Chief Executive Arif Ahmed Khan were also present on the occasion. The Chief Secretary said that Hyderabad is […]

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‘The Economist’ ranking: PM lauds NCOC, SBP & Ehsaas for effective response in COVID-19

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday commended the performance of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Ehsaas team for their effective and coordinated response during the COVID-19 pandemic, which gained a recognition by UK-based ‘The Economist’ in its report. The prime minister in a tweet appreciated the […]

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Asset base of financial sector expands 14 % despite COVID-19: SBP

KARACHI:The Financial Stability Review (FSR) for CY20 issued by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday indicated mild impacts of COVID-19 on national economy while financial system with over 14 percent expansion in asset base-exhibited resilience in a challenging environment. The FSR highlights that Calendar Year 2020 was a challenging year for the financial sector […]

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