By Qamar Bashir President Xi Jinping, since assuming office, has been a driving force in elevating China to unprecedented heights, not only in the country’s own history but also in the global context. He possesses the qualities of a charismatic, pragmatic, and highly composed leader, rarely seen losing his temper, […]
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ISLAMABAD -UNS:The 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2024, recently passed by the parliament, has established a deadline of January 1, 2028, for the end of the practice of Riba (interest-based banking) in the country. The clause was added to the draft amendments at the suggestion of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), the Maulana […]
Islamabad -UNS: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has transformed the landscape from the lengths and breadths of Pakistan over the decade. The collective approach to CPEC has significantly changed and uplifted the diverse economic and social sectors at all levels. The collaboration between intellectuals and significant policy inputs has shifted the […]
ISLAMABAD-UNS/APP: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Prime Minister of Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin on Wednesday agreed to pursue robust dialogue and cooperation in the areas of trade, industry, energy, connectivity, science, technology and education. During a cordial and substantive meeting at the Prime Minister’s House on the margins of […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for investing in the region’s collective capacity for connectivity as he chaired the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Islamabad on Wednesday. The SCO comprises China, India, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Belarus — with 16 more countries affiliated […]
ISLAMABAD -UNS: The government has increased the price of diesel by Rs5 per litre, while the rate of petrol has been kept the same for the next fortnights, according to an official announcement. This is the first hike in the prices of petroleum products in three months, which have been […]
WASHINGTON -UNS: The SBA announced that it has exhausted funds for its disaster loan program after warnings that funding would soon run out following increased demand from Hurricane Helene. Until Congress appropriates additional funds, the SBA is pausing new loan offers for its direct, low-interest, long-term loans to disaster survivors. […]
ISLAMABAD-APP:The meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad provides a unique opportunity to its members states to take advantage of Pakistan’s vital geographical link in Eurasian connectivity for bolstering regional trade and investment for mutual benefits. The gathering of top leadership of SCO members states has not only […]
by Muhammad Mohsin Iqbal The longstanding relationship between Pakistan and Malaysia is rooted in shared cultural, religious, and political values, reinforced by mutual respect and cooperation across various sectors. Both nations, being Muslim-majority countries, have developed close diplomatic ties, often collaborating in regional and global forums. The upcoming visit of […]
Web Desk ISLAMABAD:Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Amjad Zubair Tiwana tendered his resignation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, sources said on Wednesday. According to insiders, Tiwana had requested the Prime Minister’s Secretariat to remove him from the FBR chief post and sent his resignation two days after waiting. The […]