Social media blitz leading to closure of cinemas in KP

PESHAWAR, Aug 29 :Ehsan Khan, a 55-year-old aficionado of Pakistani cinema, is deeply disheartened by the recent closure of iconic theaters such as Tasweer Mahal and Novelty in Peshawar due to the onslaught of social media. The decline in cinema attendance, driven by the rise […]

PSX turns around, gains 356 points

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 :The 100-Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around to Bullish trend on Thursday and gained 356.88 points, showing a positive change of 0.46 percent, closing at 78,349.66 points against 77,992.79 points on the last working day. A total of 599,820,775 […]

UN chief calls for banning nuclear testing “for good”

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 29: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Thursday called for banning nuclear testing “for good” in a message marking the International Day against Nuclear Tests, observed annually on August 29. More than 2,000 nuclear tests have been conducted at over 60 sites around the […]

16 drug peddlers, bootleggers, illegal weapon holders netted

RAWALPINDI, Aug 29 :Rawalpindi police in an action against suspected drug peddlers, bootleggers, illegal weapon holders and other lawbreakers here on Thursday arrested 16 accused besides recovering over six kg drugs, 30 liters liquor, seven 30 bore pistols, ammunition and other items from their possession. […]

Finance Minister chairs review meeting with JV, Investment Companies

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 :Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday chaired a review meeting with representatives from Joint Venture Investment Companies, including Pak-Brunei Investment Company Limited (PBICL) and Saudi-Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Company (SPI&AIC). The meeting centred on evaluating the […]