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Opposition parties meet to discuss the way forward

Opposition parties meet to discuss the way forward

Opposition parties Pakistan Peoples’ Party and the Pakistan Muslim League (N) delegations on Monday met with each other at the Bilawal House to chalk out a plan on how to move forward against the government. 

Pakistan’s high population growth worrisome

Pakistan’s high population growth worrisome

Pakistan is sitting on a ticking population bomb as the country’s total inhabitants has reached 220.9 million, as the average children from each couple in the country is around 3.6 per annum, says a population

12-month FDI jumps 88pc to $2.56bn

12-month FDI jumps 88pc to $2.56bn

Foreign direct investment into the country jumped by 45 percent in June to $174.8 million compared to May 2020 after recording declines for two consecutive months in the last quarter of fiscal year 2019-20, latest

Pakistani Rupee loses Against the Dollar

Pakistani Rupee loses Against the Dollar

The rupee in the interbank market lost 34 paisas to end Thursday’s session at the level of Rs167.33 against the greenback.  Meanwhile, in other currencies, the euro at the open market was up by 50

Sindh government extends lockdown till Aug 15

Sindh government extends lockdown till Aug 15

Sindh Government on Thursday extended the province-wide lockdown for another month till August 31 after holding consultation with the federal government’s National Command and Operation Centre.  “In continuation of order of even number dated 1

England’s defeat to WI doesn’t make us favorite: Shan Masood

England’s defeat to WI doesn’t make us favorite: Shan Masood

Pakistani batsman Shan Masood on Wednesday said that England’s test loss to the West Indies does not mean Pakistan will become favorites in the upcoming series as the English side can give a tough time

Locals demand reopening of Gilgit tourism sites

Locals demand reopening of Gilgit tourism sites

Hundreds of individuals, who earn their livelihood from the tourism and transport sector in the northern province of Gilgit-Baltistan, came out on streets on Wednesday calling on the authorities to lift the ban on tourist

Pakistan Auto sales recovered in June 2020

Pakistan Auto sales recovered in June 2020

Automobile sales during the month of June saw a significant recovery from the almost-zero sales booked a few months ago mainly on account of lifting restrictions and easing of lockdowns in the country.  Honda and

Pakistan’s remittances rise to record $23 billion

Pakistan’s remittances rise to record $23 billion

Pakistan received a record $23 billion in remittances during the July 2019 to June 20 despite the Covid-19 shock to the global economy in Jan- June 2020 period, the latest data released by the State

PCB announces schedule to refund PSL match tickets

PCB announces schedule to refund PSL match tickets

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday said the ticket holders for the cancelled Pakistan Super League matches can now seek refunds from July 13 (Monday) onwards in two phases.  “The tickets refund process of the