By Qamar Bashir Donald Trump, in a recent interview, credited his rising popularity and success in the 2024 elections to his expanded outreach through TikTok. This is particularly intriguing given that Trump was previously one of the strongest advocates for banning TikTok in the United States, citing concerns that the […]
Year: 2024
ISLAMABAD -UNS: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industries Atif Ikram Sheikh has said that the reduction of 200 basis points in the policy rate by the State Bank is welcome, there is scope for further reduction in the interest rate. President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce […]
By Qamar Bashir In December 2024, the United States and China renewed their government-to- government Science and Technology Agreement (STA) with a five-year protocol, continuing a collaboration first established in 1979. Over the decades, the STA has yielded significant mutual benefits, with the U.S. leveraging China’s biodiversity to advance agriculture, […]
CAIRO- UNS: Speaking at the 11th Summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) countries in Cairo, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stressed that investing in youth was “crucial” for Pakistan’s socioeconomic development and progress. Founded in 1997 in Istanbul, the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8, is […]
By Qamar Bashir Oil has been a dominant force shaping global economies over the past two centuries, acting as both a maker and breaker of fortunes. Fluctuations in oil prices and supply chain disruptions have historically been a nightmare for governments worldwide. Low oil prices in the mid-20th century encouraged […]
By Special Correspondent LAHORE : Pakistan and India on Thursday reached a breakthrough in the impasse between the neighbours on the venue for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy “with a hybrid model”, ESPNcricinfo reported on Thursday. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS:Former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur were among 14 PTI members and leaders indicted on Thursday in a case concerning the attack on the army’s General Headquarters (GHQ) during violent protests on May 9, 2023. Following the arrest of former prime […]
By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD : An accountability court on Wednesday reserved the verdict after completing the trial in 190 million pound reference against PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. According to Dunya News, Judge Nasir Javed Rana conducted the trial of the 190 million pound reference at […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: In a significant development to further argument bilateral relations between Pakistan & Saudia Arabia. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the Saudi Shura Council, arrived in Pakistan today for a high-level meeting with Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at Parliament House, Islamabad. This visit […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS:A meeting of the Pak-Turkey Parliamentary Friendship Group, organized by Ms. Misbah Khar, Secretary of the Parliamentary Friendship Group, and convened by Senator Ashraf Ali Jatoi, was held Wednesday at the Parliament House. The meeting was attended by Ambassador Mr. Irfan Neziroğlu, Deputy Head of Mission/First Counselor Mr. Berk […]
