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Economy

SBP Reserves Fall by $119 Million in One Week

The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank declined by 2.7 percent on a weekly basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.On May 19, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP were recorded at $4.1…

Sports

Inzamam Not Happy With Appointment of ‘Data Specialist’ in Selection Committee

Former Pakistan captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq, has raised his concerns about the newly appointed data-driven selection committee by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).Speaking on the matter, Inzamam expressed his belief that the selection should primarily be …

General

Govt Planning to Remove NADRA’s Tax-Related Powers

The government is likely to withdraw the powers of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for determining the income and tax liability of unregistered persons and non-filers for the purpose of broadening the tax base.Senior officials…

General

FIA Officer Arrested for Receiving Bribes from Chinese Manager of Mobile Company

Salman Khan, an Assistant Director of the Cyber Crime Cell, has been arrested along with his accomplices on charges of accepting bribes from a Chinese manager of a mobile company.These arrests were made in Islamabad by the Anti-Corruption Wing of the …

General

Pakistan’s foreign policy guided by national interests, constructive engagement: FM

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Pakistan’s foreign policy is guided by national interests, pragmatism and constructive engagement.Addressing a convocation of Fazaia Medical College in Islamabad on Thursday, he said we have worked day …

Economy

FIA Clears Over a Dozen Pilots Accused of Having Fake Licenses

In a recent development, the Aviation Sub-Committee, led by Senator Salim Mandviwala, convened a crucial meeting to discuss the cancellation of licenses of 50 pilots on grounds of fraudulent activities.The meeting, focused on civil aviation matters, w…