After PIA deal, Arif Habib turns focus to Pakistan’s blue economy
KARACHI: After acquiring a controlling stake in Pakistan International Airlines, prominent businessman Arif Habib has signalled plans to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s blue economy, including potential engagement with the…
RPO Bahawalpur Vows Continued Operations in Kacha Areas, Launches Saiban Initiative
By Irfan Joiya BAHAWALPUR, Jan 13 — Regional Police Officer (RPO) Bahawalpur Ghazi Muhammad Salahuddin (PPM) has said that operations against criminal elements in the Kacha areas are being carried…
Urs of Qalander Baba Auliya (RA) Observed with Devotion in Karachi and Islamabad
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD — The annual Urs of Qalander Baba Auliya (RA), a renowned saint and spiritual scholar of the 21st century, was commemorated with devotion and respect in Karachi and Islamabad,…
Changan Pakistan cuts Oshan X7 price by Rs700,000 in limited-time New Year offer
Changan Pakistan has announced a major New Year price reduction for the Oshan X7 FutureSense 5-seater, offering customers total savings of Rs700,000 for a limited period, subject to stock availability.…
Pakistan to redesign all currency notes; old cash to remain valid
The federal government has decided to redesign all currency notes from Rs. 10 to Rs. 5,000 as part of an effort to strengthen security features, improve durability, and align Pakistan’s…
Two Earthquakes Strike Swat and Nearby Areas in Single Day
SWAT, Jan 13 — Swat district and surrounding areas were jolted by two earthquakes on the same day, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices in fear. No…
Commissioner Dera Awards Rs 9.6 Million Scholarships Under Stori Da Pakhtunkhwa Program
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 13 — Commissioner Dera Division Dawood Khan distributed Rs 9.6 million in scholarships to outstanding students under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s “Stori Da Pakhtunkhwa” program, aimed…
AG Office KP Accused of Blocking Rs 3.63 Billion Sanitation Funds
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Jan 13 — The Accountant General (AG) Office Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been accused of withholding cheques worth Rs 3.63 billion that were approved for the purchase of…
WSSCM Chairman Conducts Surprise Visit to Review Sanitation in Mardan
MARDAN, Jan 13 — Chairman of the Board of Directors, Water and Sanitation Services Company Mardan (WSSCM), Engineer Adil Nawaz, carried out an early morning surprise inspection of sanitation operations…
Chief Commissioner RTO Islamabad Engages ICCI on Tax Facilitation and Business Concerns
ISLAMABAD, Jan 13 — Chief Commissioner Regional Tax Office (RTO) Islamabad, Ms. Ayesha Farooq, visited the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for an interactive session with business leaders…
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