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Shoaib Ansari

Shoaib Ansari is the editor in chief of The Pakistan

US bans PIA flights into the country

US bans PIA flights into the country

The United States Department of Transportation on Thursday said it revoked the permission for the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from flying in charter flights into the country. The decision to ban PIA from entering the

Asia Cup postponed; to be placed in Sri Lanka instead of Pakistan

Asia Cup postponed; to be placed in Sri Lanka instead of Pakistan

The Colombo-based Asian Cricket Council on Thursday postponed the Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in September, 2020 whereas the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has also exchanged hosting rights for the tournament with Sri Lanka. 

IMF predicts Pakistan’s economy to recover in FY21

IMF predicts Pakistan’s economy to recover in FY21

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said that it expects Pakistan’s economy to recover in the next year mainly due to government-led interventions to reopen businesses and industries.  It said “a gradual recovery is

FBR blocked refunds to show higher tax earnings

FBR blocked refunds to show higher tax earnings

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials on Thursday admitted to blocking refunds worth Rs532 billion in order to show higher-than-actual tax earnings since 2014.  The board was not releasing refunds to concerned individuals and

Social media calls out Asim Azhar for plagiarizing Japanese song

Social media calls out Asim Azhar for plagiarizing Japanese song

Singer Asim Azhar’s celebration’s on reaching 100 million views on his song “Jo Tu Na Mila Mujhey” were cut short on Thursday after a Facebook post pointed out that the singer had copied the tune

PM advises nation to observe Eidal Azha with simplicity, carefulness

PM advises nation to observe Eidal Azha with simplicity, carefulness

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday called upon the nation to exercise the utmost caution and maintain social distancing during the Eidul Azha proceedings to make sure the total number of Covid-19 cases do not

Gold scales new peak of Rs108,300 per tola

Gold scales new peak of Rs108,300 per tola

Local gold prices in the country hit their peak on Wednesday after prices of one tola and 10-gram yellow were selling as high as Rs108,300 and Rs92,850 respectively.  The increase in local bullion prices comes

PIA to resume regular flights to UAE from today

PIA to resume regular flights to UAE from today

The country’s national carrier, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Wednesday said it will resume flights to the United Arab Emirates from today.  The airline said the passengers will now be able to travel to

Govt to reopen education institutions from Sept 15

Govt to reopen education institutions from Sept 15

Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Thursday announced that the educational institutions across the country including schools and universities will be allowed to reopen from September 15 in line with the recommended standard operating procedures (SOPs). 

Pakistan, China to reopen borders for trade

Pakistan, China to reopen borders for trade

China and Pakistan are planning on reopening the border to resume trade from July 15 onwards after making appropriate arrangements regarding the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at border stations to test the incoming and outgoing