The Chinese fans converted in decent numbers during the weekend on May, and pushed the CMC “queen of dumplings” to the top of the box office. The CV drama first appeared for 123.3 million yuan ($ 17.1 million) from April 30 to May 4, according to numbers from Artisan Gateway. The movie, starring MA Li … Read more
The Prime Minister of Finance Mozamil Aslam said that the government of Khyber Bakhtonguhua (KP) and the federal authorities agreed on a framework to confront delay in the development funds, especially those devoted to the integrated tribal areas in the province. Speaking at a press conference, Aslam said that Prime Minister Ali Amin Gandabur raised … Read more
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal directed a medium-term framework for the liberalization of the sugar industry in Pakistan, stressing the need for data accuracy, crop zoning and backward integration to enhance productivity and export potential. Iqbal, who chaired a meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Sugar Storage, Forecasting and Planning, stressed the importance of effective … Read more
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the Sharia Governance Framework (SGF) to advance the Islamic banking industry and enhance its compliance with Sharia principles. In a circular issued on Friday, the State Bank of Pakistan directed Islamic banking institutions to prepare to implement the updated framework by January 1, 2025. “To further strengthen … Read more
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed the importance of a strong competition framework to drive economic growth, promote innovation and attract investments. During his meeting with Dr. Kabir Sidhu, Chairman, Competition Commission of Pakistan, Mr. Dar was briefed on the Commission’s efforts to strengthen competition law enforcement. Dr. Sidhu outlined initiatives … Read more
The current tobacco control landscape in Pakistan reveals the ongoing struggle to achieve significant reductions in smoking rates. Despite stringent taxes and regulatory measures, smoking remains a significant health burden, underscoring the need for a new approach. Adopting tobacco harm reduction (THR) as a formal strategy can bring about fundamental change, providing a path to … Read more