ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EoI) in the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) by 15 days, moving it from June 3 to June 19. The decision aims to allow prospective investors more time to prepare their bids for one of the country’s most high-profile divestment initiatives in years. […]
A four-year-old Pakistani girl suffering from severe thalassemia has made a full recovery after receiving an innovative gene-editing treatment in China, marking the first time a foreign minor has been successfully treated with the cutting-edge therapy. According to China Daily, the milestone was achieved at the Children’s Hospital of Fudan University in Shanghai, where the girl, […]
Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them “hate-driven” and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. The Foreign Office expressed deep concern over what it described as inflammatory rhetoric, warning that such statements undermine prospects for lasting peace in South Asia. Pakistan urged the international community […]
US President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vladimir Putin, calling the Russian leader “absolutely CRAZY” for unleashing the largest aerial assault of the war on Ukraine. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump claimed Putin wants “ALL of Ukraine” and warned this aggression would lead to Russia’s downfall. However, he also criticized Ukrainian […]
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed that the upcoming FY2025-26 budget will be fundamentally different from previous ones – focusing on strategic economic transformation rather than just balancing the books. As high-level talks with the IMF continue in Islamabad, the government has postponed the budget announcement to June 10 to finalize crucial reforms. Aurangzeb emphasized […]
In a bold leap toward space colonization, China and Russia have signed a groundbreaking agreement to construct a nuclear power station on the Moon. The plant will provide essential energy for the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), a collaborative space project between the two nations. According to reports from Space.com, the facility is expected to […]
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a significant decline on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index dropping by 886.10 points, or 0.74%, to 118,216.57. The decline was attributed to the delay in the budget announcement and lack of clarity on International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions related to the budget. Market experts believe that investors are […]
In a landmark move, a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court live-streamed its proceedings for the first time as it resumed hearing review pleas against the court’s ruling on PTI’s eligibility for reserved seats. The 11-member bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, is deliberating on petitions filed by PML-N, PPP, and the Election Commission of […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib, CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), as his special assistant on blockchain and cryptocurrency. This appointment comes with the status of a minister of state, underscoring the government’s commitment to harnessing emerging technologies. Saqib’s responsibilities will include developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets […]
Torrential rains and powerful thunderstorms swept across Punjab, claiming the lives of at least 18 people and injuring 110 others, according to a statement released Monday by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). The extreme weather led to widespread destruction, with emergency teams responding to dozens of rain-related incidents. Speaking on Geo News’ “Geo Pakistan”, […]
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