Ishaq Dar emphasizes on strengthening trade ties with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD:Finance Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday emphasized on leveraging the advantages of proximity and further cementing trade and economic ties with brotherly country Afghanistan. The minister, in a meeting with Head of Mission-designate to Afghanistan Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani, who called on him, extended best wishes to the designated envoy on his new […]

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Azhar Ali, Tayyab Tahir centuries hand Central Punjab strong 232-run lead over Balochistan

RAWALPINDI:Superb tons from Azhar Ali and Tayyab Tahir put Central Punjab in a commanding position against Balochistan at the close of second day’s play of round two of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2022-23 at Pindi Stadium Rawalpindi on Tuesday. Central Punjab, who have already accumulated 10 points from the first two innings were 417 for four […]

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Pakistan to offer oil, gas blocks for bidding: Senate told

ISLAMABAD:Minister of State for Petroleum Dr Musadik Masood Malik said on Tuesday that the country would soon offer the auction of several new oil and gas exploration blocks in an effort to increase petroleum production and reduce reliance on expensive imported fuels. Replying to a question of Senator Danesh Kumar, he said the profits of […]

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Belgium has great potential for Pak businesspeople, envoy tells LCCI

LAHORE:Belgium is gateway to Europe and has the largest perishable handling facility; therefore, Pakistani businessmen should avail it to increase their reach-out to EU market. These views were expressed by Ambassador of Belgium Charles Delogne while speaking at a meeting here at Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) on Tuesday. LCCI President Kashif Anwar, […]

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Promotion of higher education a pathway to Balochistan’s development: Acting Governor

QUETTA:Acting Governor of Balochistan Mir Jan Muhammad Jamali on Tuesday said that the promotion of higher education would have positive effects and a pathway to the development and prosperity of the entire province. “In order to meet the challenges of the modern era, it is necessary to adopt the education and training of the new […]

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6 dacoit gangs busted, looted items recovered

FAISALABAD:Millat Town police claimed to have arrested 16 active members of 6 dacoit gangs and recovered looted property, illegal weapons and mobile phones from their possession. Police spokesman said here on Tuesday that among these gangs included Jahangir gang, Younus gang, Abdur Rehman gang, Abid gang, Shahzaib gang and Arsalan gang. The police also recovered […]

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Police solve murder case of 4 brothers: arrest 3 killers

RAWALPINDI:The Rawalpindi police solved a murder case of four real brothers and arrested three accused, including the mastermind involved in the heinous crime. According to the Rawalpindi police spokesman, the Pirwadhai police solved the murder case and held the three accused, who were tenants of the victims for the last 30 years. He said that […]

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