Bowlers propel Proteas to series lead

CENTURION-South Africa’s bowling attack rattled through Sri Lanka to seal an innings and 45-run win in the first Test at Centurion.  After a mammoth total of 621, including 199 for Faf du Plessis, the Proteas looked set for victory at the start of day four […]

ICCI for withdrawal of professional tax notices to industries

ISLAMABAD-Fatima Azim, acting president of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has said that Union Council Humak has issued professional tax notices of Rs.50,000 each to some industries in Kahuta Industrial Triangle, Islamabad which has created lot of concerns in the business community and […]

KE’s rain mitigation efforts continue across the city

KARACHI-In continuation of planned infrastructure upgrades and systemic improvements to strengthen service delivery and mitigate disruptions ahead of monsoons, K-Electric is pursuing an aggressive distribution investment plan. These measures including raising the foundation of distribution infrastructure, waterproofing of highlighted substations and replacement of equipment and cables as […]

Russia, Turkey to develop military ties despite US sanctions

Moscow – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday that Moscow and Ankara’s military cooperation would not be deterred by US sanctions on Turkey for acquiring a Russian missile defence system. Washington this month punished Turkey for buying Russia’s S-400 air defence system, imposing rare […]

Pakistan to achieve economic goals through CPEC completion: Qaiser

ISLAMABAD – Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser yesterday said completion of CPEC would help Pakistan to achieve its economic and industrial goals, besides extending benefits of the Corridor to region.  “Pakistan is proud of its decades-old all-weather unique friendship and strategic partnership with China and […]

Senate election to be held on time: Vawda

ISLAMABAD – Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda said Tuesday that the government is not going anywhere and Senate election will be held on time. In his tweet on Tuesday, the minister said, “Beggars can’t be choosers. Finally Maryam and Molana got a smashing slap […]