Politics

Govt to not allow anyone to disturb daily routine of people: CM Punjab

A high level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in Lahore reviewed law and order situation in the province.The meeting was apprised of the steps taken for protection of life and property of people in the province.On this occas…

Politics

Abdul Quddus Bizenjo takes oath as Balochistan CM

Mir Abdul Qaddus Bizenjo has been elected unopposed as Chief Minister Balochistan.No one filed papers against his candidature.Mir Abdul Qaddus Bizenjo secured 39 votes during session of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly held today with Deputy Speaker…

Economy

Female Pakistani Entrepreneurs Secure Seed Funding from US Mission

Over 30 participants competed for seed funding for their businesses in the first U.S. Mission Pakistan Academy for Women Entrepreneurs program on 28 October.A panel of judges selected the top three proposals after reviewing their business plans and hea…

Economy

Oil Prices Dip to Two-Week Low After News on Iran’s Nuclear Deal Talks

Oil prices plunged to their lowest in two weeks as US crude inventories rose more than expected, and Iran announced that it would resume talks on its nuclear deal.Brent crude dropped to $83.71 a barrel after falling to a two-week low at $82.32. Similar…

Economy

Rupee Continues to Rise Against US Dollar for 3rd Consecutive Day

The Pakistan Rupee appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) for the third consecutive day today. It gained 61 paisas against the dollar and closed at 171.65.Yesterday, the local currency gained 52 paisas against the US Dollar and closed at 172.26 after …

Economy

Pakistan’s GDP Growth Surpassed FY21 Target by a Huge Margin

In the face of the COVID-induced contraction of 0.47 percent in the financial year 2019-20, Pakistan’s economic growth rebounded to 3.94 percent, well above the target set for the financial year 2020-21 of 2.1 percent.According to the Annual Performanc…