Munther Naqvi KARACHI: The Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Karachi, hosted a special and exclusive screening of the highly acclaimed Iranian film In the Lap of the Tree (Dar Aghush Derakht) at Cinepax Cinema, Ocean Mall on Thursday. The event brought together film lovers, cultural figures and media professionals to witness a … Read more
Dr. Tauqeer Shah, who is currently Alternate Executive Director of the World Bank Group, is likely to be appointed as an advisor or special assistant in the federal government, according to reports. The official notification is expected to be made in the coming days. Dr. Shah, a close aide of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has … Read more
Chinese authorities have agreed to issue three trillion yuan ($411 billion) in special treasury bonds next year, which would be the highest ever, as Beijing steps up fiscal stimulus to revive the faltering economy, two sources said. The 2025 sovereign debt issuance plan would be a sharp increase from 1 trillion yuan this year, and … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed an investigation team to probe the ongoing sales tax fraud cases, according to a notification issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The team is tasked with investigating the involvement of public officials, identifying policy loopholes, and uncovering how various entities engage in fraudulent activities. The investigation will focus on … Read more
KarachiA $1 billion medical city could become a reality at the Dhabiji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Thatta, Sindh, as a high-level Chinese trade delegation has expressed keen interest in the ambitious project, according to the Sindh government. The announcement came during a visit by a 12-member delegation of leading Chinese companies to the Dabeiji … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Investment and Privatization Minister Abdul Aleem Khan reiterated the government’s commitment to facilitate the entry of Chinese investors into special economic zones in Pakistan, stressing the immediate resolution of issues related to land sale and transfer. While chairing a meeting on SEZ policy in Lahore, the minister instructed the Board of Investment to coordinate … Read more
Paul Reiser returns to the world of stand-up comedy with his first comedy special in over 30 years – CBS News Watch CBS News Comedy legend Paul Reiser is the star of “Mad About You” and “Stranger Things.” He returns to stand-up with “Life, Death, and Rice Pudding,” his first special in over 30 years. … Read more
A general view of the Parliament building in Islamabad on April 10, 2022. — Reuters With the current Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faiz Isa, set to retire on October 25, the coalition government has begun the process of appointing a new judge to the Supreme Court after enacting the 26th Constitutional Amendment, which provides … Read more
A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane prepares to take off at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on February 1, 2012. — Reuters The Governor of Sindh welcomes the displaced people at Karachi Airport. The governor confirms the safe return of the remaining Pakistanis in Lebanon. The government evacuates 67 Pakistanis from Lebanon and four … Read more