PTI govt paves way for NAB chairman Javed Iqbal
As per the amendments, the president will appoint the NAB chairman in consultation with the prime minister and the leader of the opposition. In case, there is no consensus on the appointment of a new NAB chairman, the matter will be referred to a parliamentary committee.
STEM schools project to be a game-changer: Fawad Chaudhry
President Dr. Arif Alvi will launch the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) program for higher secondary school students in the country on Wednesday. Tweeting on the news, Fawad Chaudhry called the project a "game-changer."
Pakistan’s ISI is better at hunting CIA agents?
The NYT article, written by US security experts, claims that countries such as Russia, China, Iran, and Pakistan hunt down the CIA agents and sometimes turn them into double agents. Former CIA officials revealed that Pakistan has been very successful in this regard.
Twitter furious over Maryam Nawaz’s allegations against security institutions
Maryam Nawaz alleged the country’s premier intelligence agency’s role in the conviction of Nawaz Sharif, herself as well as her husband Captain (Retd) Safdar in assets beyond means case. In response, Twitteratis then accused her of being anti-Pakistan.
Wheat prices soar as Sindh govt. fails to release public stock
Wheat prices in Sindh were the highest in the country as the Sindh government had stopped the release of 1.2 million tons of wheat despite having the public wheat stock to the level of 1.269 MMT, which is sufficient to meet the entire province wheat requirement till March next year.
Faisal Vawda wants Pandora Papers inquiry to start with him
The explosive Pandora Papers accused key members of PM Khan's PTI team of having offshore companies. Among them, PTI Senator Faisal Vawda was also named. However, in a bid to prove his innocence, Faisal Vawda demands that PM Khan begin the investigation with him.Â
A critical review of Pakistan’s trade statistics for Q1 of FY22
Pakistan’s trade statistics for the first quarter of FY22 present a mixed picture of the country’s economic trajectory. The figures for imports and exports as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics are a potent indicator of the effectiveness of the government’s trade policies and the direction of the economy.
Pandora Papers maligning Pak heroes?
The Pandora Papers accuse Raja Nadir Pervez, a retired army officer and former minister, of doing business with India through an offshore company. However, he said he would never do such a thing as it is a betrayal to his comrades who sacrificed their lives while fighting India.
Fauji Fertilizer Company collaborates on Dubai Expo 2020
Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited through its collaboration on Dubai Expo intends not only to capitalize upon this prospecting opportunity of presenting Pakistan’s soft image in the international arena but also promote its own diversified portfolio.
PM Khan’s friend Navjot Singh Sidhu arrested
As an Opposition leader, Navjot Sidhu has been very critical of the Modi government. Recently, he raised his voice in solidarity with the farmers protesting against the controversial laws in India. However, the police detained Navjot Sidhu.
Qatar Petroleum places order of four LNG carriers with Hudong
This order marks the beginning of Qatar’s business relations with China in the ship-building segment of the large scale manufacturing (LSM) sector. This is the first step taken by Qatar Petroleum for its ambitious LNG shipbuilding programme.
Tickets sold out for Pak vs India T20 match!
After the ICC announced that tickets are on sale, thousands of fans flocked to the website to book their seats. As a result, the tickets were sold out within few hours. Fans who were unable to purchase the tickets expressed their disappointment on social media.
