Govt announces two public holidays
ISLAMABAD: The district administration has announced that, following the Christmas public holiday on December 25, December 26 will also be a public holiday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Sahibzada Muhammad Yousaf has issued a formal notification regarding this matter. According to the notification, December 26 will be a holiday in observance of
UAE President to arrive in Pakistan on December 26
ISLAMABAD: United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in Pakistan on December 26. According to sources, the UAE President will meet various important figures including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During his visit Bilateral affairs and Pak-UAE relations will be discussed in the meeting. Important economic
Pakistan prepares for 5G era as government makes announcement
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced its plan to introduce 5G technology in Pakistan very shortly, which will be one of the best ways to improve internet speed and digital connectivity significantly. During a joint press conference with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information Technology Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja was
Federal cabinet approves visa clearance system, national cannabis policy
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the Visa Clearance System upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Interior. The cabinet meeting was presided over by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday. An official announcement has stated that the newly sanctioned Visa Clearance System is intended to set up a clear
Pakistan’s leading consortium wins PIA privatisation with highest bid
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading consortium, Arif Habib group, has won Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) privatisation bid with the highest offer of Rs 135 billion here at a ceremony on Tuesday. The PIA bidding ceremony was held in Islamabad on Tuesday, where top political leadership and the business community were present. Three
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visits NDU Islamabad, briefed on national security challenges
ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, visited the National Defence University (NDU), Islamabad, on Tuesday, where he was briefed by a panel of civil and military participants of the ongoing National Security and War Course on their academic perspective about challenges to national security
Three bidders come forward for PIA privatisation bid
Three major business companies have submitted bids for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during a ceremony on Tuesday. Arif Habib emerged as the largest bidder, followed by the Lucky consortium. Three pre-qualified consortia have participated in the bidding for the privatisation of the national airline, PIA. Consortium One,
Field Marshal Asim Munir is expert in multilateral foreign policy: British Journal
The British Journal Financial Times, while describing Pakistan’s recent diplomatic strategy as a significant success, called Field Marshal Asim Munir a successful example of middle-power diplomacy. According to the report, Pakistan’s effective foreign policy not only strengthened the country’s role on the global stage but also caused India to face
Those who talk about negotiations are not supporters of Imran Khan: Aleema Khan
PTI leader who talks about negotiation with talks is not with Imran Khan: PTI leader and sister of PTI founder Aleema Khan said that those PTI leaders who are talking about negotiation with the government are not supporters of Imran Khan. The founder of PTI sent a message the day
Government is ready for talks with PTI: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that if the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is ready for serious talks, then the government is also ready for talks in every way; however, it does not mean that the government will accept illegal demands and blackmail. Speaking at a meeting of the federal cabinet,
