Ufone secures Rs. 21 bln syndicated financing of 4G spectrum rollout

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Telecom Company, Ufone has secured Rs 21 billion syndicated financing facility for acquisition and rollout of its 4G services across the country. “Pakistani Telecom Company, Ufone has secured its largest syndicated financing facility jointly led by MCB Bank Limited (MCB) (Agent bank), Allied Bank Limited (ABL), Bank of Punjab (BoP), National Bank of […]

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PM’s relief package to take Pakistan towards becoming welfare state: Cheng Xizhong

BEIJING:The Rs120 billion relief package announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan to mitigate the hardships of 20 million people would take the country towards becoming welfare state. These views were expressed by Cheng Xizhong, Visiting Professor at Southwest University of Political Science and Law and senior Fellow of the Charhar Institute in a statement issued […]

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Federal ombudsman directed IOs to decide case in 45 days

ISLAMABAD:Federal Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz Thursday directed Investigating Officers (IOs) of Wafaqi Mohtasib Secretariat to decide every case in 45 days. He said that coercive measures must be taken in case of non-cooperation from Agency (department). He also said that first notice of hearing proceedings and reply of Agency be issued in 48 hours after […]

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Mouthwatering, savory traditional cuisines’ stalls attract swathes of masses at Lok Mela

ISLAMABAD:The stalls of various cultural and traditional cuisines are attracting a large number of people at the ongoing 7-day ‘Lok Mela ‘ arranged by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (NIFTH) offering mouthwatering and savory food dishes. The annual Lok Mela was held to promote cultural heritage among the new generation to create […]

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Prominent leaders of Muslim, Christian, Sikh join Diwali festivities

KARACHI:Prominent leaders of Muslim, Christian, Sikh along with notables members of the civil society joined the Hindu community’s Diwali festivities in the Swami Narayan Temple at M.A.Jinnah Road here Thursday. The Diwali celebration program began with the national anthem of Pakistan, at the Swami Narayan Temple. Head of Hindu Panchayat Anand Ram expressed gratitude to […]

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US Consulate to enhance partnership in health, education, energy

KARACHI:United States Consul General in Karachi Mark Stroh visited Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Thatta districts of Sindh to strengthen partnership with the people of Pakistan and promote life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations. During his visit to the areas, the Consul General inaugurated partnerships in education, healthcare, energy, and prison reforms. In Hyderabad, Consul General Mark Stroh visited the […]

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Farukh Habib visits Saylani Welfare International Trust head office

KARACHI: State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Farukh Habib Thursday said Pakistani nation was most generous in giving away the charitable. During his visit to the Saylani Welfare International Trust head office and meeting with Trust’s Chairman Maulana Bashir Farooqi , the State Minister praised the welfare work of Saylani Welfare Trust. He said Prime […]

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