Fact check: Does Junaid Safdar own 5 offshore companies?
As per media reports, Junaid Safdar has 5 offshore companies. However, interestingly, the Pandora Papers did not name Junaid Safdar at all. The reports of him owning five offshore companies were false. Reacting to the news, PML-N vows to take legal action.
Kaptaan will fix everything: PTI assures public as inflation surges
As Pakistan buckles under the rising inflation, PTI runs a Twitter campaign assuring the people that PM Khan will fix everything. By sharing the government's achievements, PTI reminded the public that the country is indeed improving on many fronts.
Jam Kamal steps down as chief of BAP amid criticism
Taking to Twitter, CM Jam announced the news that he is stepping down as the president of the Balochistan Awami Party. He also asked the BAP central organizer Jan Jamali and the secretary-general, Manzoor Kakar, to announce the party elections at the earliest.
Bangladesh & France against Indian media?
With Bangladesh taking action against Indian media for violating the law despite warnings, and France exposing India's fake news campaign, it appears as if things are not going too well for the Indian media internationally as a big question comes on its credibility.
Iran blames Bahrain rulers for ignoring Zionist regime’s tyranny
Iran blames Bahrain rulers for ignoring Zionist regime's tyranny as they ignore the Palestinian cause by fostering their vested interests under Abraham Accords. The Bahrain rulers in response accuse Iran for fanning the sectarian card and creating unrest in Bahrain.
Tarin defends government’s decision to increase petroleum prices
Finance Minister reiterated that petroleum prices were still cheapest in Pakistan, in comparison to the rest of the world except the sixteen oil producing countries. The government, from October 1, increased the price of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by 4 rupees per liter and 2 rupees per liter, respectively.
Volkswagen partners with Premier Motor to launch SUVs and CUVs in Pakistan
In what can be termed as a game-changing development for the Pakistani automobile sector, Volkswagen and Skoda SUVs and Crossovers will be assembled in Pakistan and will be available to the consumers by mid 2023.
PM Khan congratulates Pakistan for historic tax collection
The FBR recently exceeded its tax collection targets. Taking to Twitter, PM Khan appreciated FBR’s massive achievement and congratulated Pakistan. While tax collection may be improving under PM Khan, the public, instead of rejoicing, expressed concern over inflation.
63rd AGM of APTMA: Elected office bearers formally assume charge
Mr. Abdul Rahim Nasir formally assumes charge as the new Chairman of APTMA. Moreover, Mr. Muhammad Jameel Qasim and Mr. Atta Shafi Tanveer Sheikh have also assumed the charge of Senior Vice Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively for the term 2021-22.
Food delivery via drones to begin soon in Islamabad
Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqat, in a twitter post, informed the residents of Islamabad that food delivery through drones is set to begin in the national capital.
PM Khan abolishes gate pass at Torkham border?
While citing SAPM in Establishment Shehzad Arbab, Mansoor Ahmad Khan said, “The decision to eliminate the gate pass will go a long way to facilitate movement of Afghan people to Pakistan.” With the government's decision, Afghans can now cross the border on a valid visa.
Hindus in Sindh commit suicide as they fail to find food
Lal Malhi, a member of Pakistan’s National Assembly, revealed the harrowing news through his Twitter account. The incident is not the first of its kind. In recent years, Sindh faced a rapid increase in suicide rates owing to a myriad of reasons with poverty being the main one.
