When State Deprtment Spokesperson Matthew Miller was asked about the right of Pakistani people to choose their own government, he went on to make a curious clip of tongue. Asked by journalist Ryan Grim if election rigging in Pakistan could lead to sanctions during a press briefing, Miller said that the US would continue to…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) 100-index experienced a marginal negative change of 0.01 percent, losing 7.69 points and closing at 64,639.16 points compared to the previous trading day’s closing at 64,646.85 points. The trading day saw a total volume of 548,989,972 shares, valued at Rs.15.395 billion, in contrast to the previous day’s 639,616,328 shares, valued…
Negotiations are currently underway between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) regarding a seat adjustment deal for the upcoming general elections scheduled for February 8, 2024. The PML-Q is seeking seat adjustments on multiple constituencies, including those where they secured victories in the 2018 elections, consisting of four National Assembly seats…
Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, during the hearing of a case related to the lifetime disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(F), emphasized that the interpretation of such disqualifications is based on one’s own perception rather than the Constitution. The seven-member bench, led by CJP Isa, is overseeing the case, and Attorney General…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to impose taxes on retailers in five major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta. Sources suggest that this move aims to generate approximately Rs100 billion in revenue from 3.5 million retailers in these cities. The FBR has prepared a scheme for this purpose, targeting retailers…
On Thursday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) took its final attempt to reclaim its iconic ‘bat’ electoral symbol before the February 8 polls, as the symbol holds crucial importance for voters in identifying their preferred candidate on election day. The party believes that the absence of a unified symbol may lead to confusion among voters, potentially…
According to recent data, Sindh, which traditionally contributes around 30 percent of Pakistan’s total cotton output, has outpaced Punjab by producing more than 50 percent of the 8.171 million bales arriving in ginning factories until December 31, 2023. The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) reported that Sindh’s cotton production reached 4.092 million bales, reflecting an…
Amidst billowing ivory curtains and rhythmic dhol beats, love took center stage as Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood icon Aamir Khan, exchanged vows with her longtime beau Nupur Shikhare on Wednesday. In a heartwarming ceremony held in Mumbai, Ira and Nupur embarked on their journey into wedded bliss, surrounded by close family and friends….
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Executive Committee (CEC) convened on Wednesday and recommended the party Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, as its nominee for the position of prime minister following the completion of the election process and the establishment of a new government. During the meeting at Bilawal House in Lahore, the PPP CEC extensively…
The Senior Vice President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Maryam Nawaz, possesses assets valued at over Rs842.58 million, as reported by Geo News on Thursday. According to the information submitted by the PML-N’s chief organizer alongside her nomination documents for the NA-119 constituency, Maryam owns more than 1500 kanals of land in Lahore. The details…
