Economy

Johnny Kitagawa: Calls for probe after J-pop agency abuse apology

The CEO of Japan’s most powerful pop talent agency, Johnny and Associates, has apologised to alleged victims of sexual abuse committed by its late founder, Johnny Kitagawa.A BBC documentary spoke to several victims and prompted a J-pop star to come fo…

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Social Media Apps Start Recovering in Pakistan

Social media websites are starting to recover around Pakistan on multiple internet connections.Twitter and Facebook apps are now working on Nayatel, PTCL, as well as other ISPs. This also includes their web versions on desktops, laptops, and other dev…

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Islamabad Police Files Cases Against Traffic Law Breakers

The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has intensified the crackdown on traffic law violators. According to a police spokesman, cases have been filed against drivers involved in serious violations at various police stations.In addition to the t…

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Int’l Day of Families being observed today

The International Day of Families is being observed on Monday.Theme for the day this year is “Demographic Trends and Families”.Source: Radio Pakistan

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SC adjourns hearing of case pertaining to elections in Punjab till May 23

The Supreme Court of Pakistan today resumed hearing of the case pertaining to the elections in Punjab.A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial with Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan and Justice Munib Akhtar as its members heard t…

Economy

State Bank Warns Public to Encash Old Prize Bonds by June 30

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has once again reminded citizens to encash/redeem the withdrawn prize bonds of Rs. 7,500, Rs. 15,000, Rs. 25,000, and Rs. 40,000 by 30 June 2023.Previously, the government set a deadline of June 30, 2022, for the redem…