New COVID-19 test targets three viral genes

ISLAMABAD   –  Results of a unique test developed by a world-renowned expert, which targets three viral genes to increase reliability and could cut COVID-19 detection time to 20 minutes, have been peer reviewed and published in the journal Scientific Reports. Stephen Bustin, Professor of Molecular […]

Festive silhouettes spotted near Mars’ South pole

ISLAMABAD    –  As the holiday season swiftly approaches, even our planetary neighbors are getting into the spirit – as shown by this perfect pair of festive silhouettes spotted by ESA’s Mars Express. The defined wings of an angelic figure, complete with halo, can be seen […]

Babra Sharif reaches court against unpaying tenant

Former Pakistani film actress Babra Sharif has approached civil court Lahore against a tenant for not paying the rent of her house. The Baghi Haseena actress drew petition in the court through her lawyer and claimed that she had rented the ground floor of her house, located in […]

PCB names 15-member squad for first T20I against NZ

Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the first T20I against New Zealand tomorrow. Led by Shadab Khan, the team includes Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain,  Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz […]

SECP establishes first ever Business Centre

ISLAMABAD-While rigorously pursuing its objective of providing ease of doing business, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has established its first-ever Business Centre for swift incorporation of companies and to respond investor’s requests for information and queries instantly. The Business Centre is located at […]

PCB respects fast bowler Amir’s decision of retirement

LAHORE, : Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday that it respects fast bowler Muhammad Amir decision of retirement from international cricket. Chief Executive Officer, PCB, Wasim Khan spoke with Muhammad Amir on Thursday afternoon following reports that the fast bowler had announced his retirement from […]

PM Khan directs to increase financial assistance to SMEs

Prime Minister Imran Khan has stressed for promoting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve the economic indicators which are already on positive trajectory. He was chairing a meeting of National Coordination Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises in Islamabad on Thursday. The Prime Minister directed to achieve at […]

Pakistan, World Bank sign loan agreement worth $304 million

ISLAMABAD-Pakistan and World Bank on Wednesday have signed a loan agreement for “Punjab Resource Improvement and Digital Effectiveness Programme (PRIDE)” worth $304 million. Ministry of Economic Affairs Secretary Noor Ahmed, signed the loan agreement on behalf of the Government of Pakistan while the representative of Government of […]