Thoughts on political imbroglio in Pakistan -Part 1
The sensitivity and gravity of the said letter-gate dawned upon the ruling regime when ten of its MNAs jumped the fence on March 18, its allies started hobnobbing with the PDM leaders and NCM was admitted on March 25.
US aid to Pakistan and its repercussions
It is generally propagated in the Pakistani press that Pakistan's armed forces gobble up a major chunk of the federal budget. Depending upon the hostility of the media person, this allocation varies between 40 and 80 percent of the budget.
Biden set to release $33 billion to Ukraine
The funding request includes over $20 billion for weapons, ammunition and other military assistance, as well as $8.5 billion in direct economic assistance to the Ukrainian government and $3 billion in humanitarian aid.
HBL & Finja team up to launch revolutionary digital financial services
The grant of a digital banking license by SBP will allow HBL and Finja to consolidate the existing efforts of both organizations under one umbrella to digitize the economy.
India orders state oil companies to invest in Russian oil assets
One of the sources said Indian companies hope to get stakes in Russian assets at discounted rates given the risk involved, dubbing the potential transactions "distress sales".
Senior anchor Arshad Sharif illegally detained by FIA
According to reports, the men barged into the house of the senior journalist at around 1:30 am and harassed his family. The anchor reportedly had apprehension of his impending illegal arrest and had directed a team of lawyers to lodge a case.
PM Sharif rejects OGRA’s summary to increase price of petroleum products
This is the second time the Prime Minister has rejected recommendations from the regulatory authority. Before this, PM Sharif rejected the summary which OGRA had sent to the Finance Division.
NAB to launch investigation against Bushra Bibi’s friend Farah Khan
According to NAB, Farah's account received a huge turnover amounting to Rs. 847 million during the last three years, which does not commensurate with her stated account profile.
SHO suspended for criticising Maryam Nawaz
SHO A.D. Shaheen had been suspended under the Government Service Efficiency and Discipline Rule 1973. He has been ordered to report to Police Lines, Sahiwal.
Dadu, in Sindh, has become the hottest city in Pakistan
As per the latest prediction by the Pakistan Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to rise by six to eight degrees in most parts of the country in the coming days.
Shariat Court declares interest based banking system un-Islamic
The verdict was announced in a long-pending petition against the interest-based system. The case had been pending since 2002 when the Supreme Court had repealed the earlier verdict given by the Federal Shariat Court on the matter.
PM Shehbaz Sharif heads to Saudi for help
The Sharif family have traditionally had very good relations with the kingdom and this visit serves (Shehbaz Sharif's) interest in showing that to his domestic audience.
