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Moody’s upgrade due to government policies

International ratings agency, the Moody’s on Saturday confirmed Pakistan’s ratings at B3 stable changing its stance from the ‘under review’ for downgrade.  “Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has today confirmed the Government of Pakistan's B3 local

Pakistan to plant 200m saplings in major forest drive

Pakistan to plant 200m saplings in major forest drive

The government on Monday said that it will plant around 200 million saplings after Eid Al Adha launching the country’s largest monsoon tree plantation drive.  The announcement was made by the Adviser to PM on

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. 

COVID Cases Decline as Recoveries cross 200,000 mark

COVID Cases Decline as Recoveries cross 200,000 mark

The number of new Covid-19 cases in the country has declined sharply over the last two weeks with the government dubbing the decline in the number of cases as a major victory.  The number of

Turkish actors are healthy competition, says Aijaz

Turkish actors are healthy competition, says Aijaz

Ever since the Turkish drama serial Ertugrul was aired on local television, the country’s artists have shared mixed opinions on the impact of foreign content on local industry.  However, despite the opinions, Ertugrul has become

Load shedding due to power theft, says KE CEO

Load shedding due to power theft, says KE CEO

Karachi’s power utility company K-Electric's Chief Executive Officer Moonis Elahi on Thursday blamed the city-wide power theft as the main cause behind long power outages and energy shortfall to meet the demand.  He said the

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

Govt working on SOPs to reopen restaurants

Govt working on SOPs to reopen restaurants

The government on Tuesday said it is working on the standard operating procedures to allow restaurants to resume dining in on their premises.  The announcement was made by the Special Assistant to the PM on

SC allows govt to take action against sugar mill owners

SC allows govt to take action against sugar mill owners

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the government to take action against the sugar mill owners after it set aside the Sindh High Court notification.  The call to action against millers comes after the recommendations

Govt offers investors to whiten black money in construction sector

Govt offers investors to whiten black money in construction sector

Government on Monday said that investors can whiten their black money through investing in the country’s construction sector up until December 31 without facing any scrutiny from local and international organisations.  “Investors have a chance