Pakistan reports 2,152 Covid cases, 85 deaths in single day

In the last 24 hours the culminating coronavirus engulfs 85 more lives in Pakistan, as the number of positive cases has ascended to 467,222. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 9,753 on Friday. The latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) identify, […]

Blast reported in Karachi’s Paposh Nagar area

A mysterious explosion was reported inside a bank in Karachi’s Paposh area Friday afternoon. According to media reports, police and rangers officials arrived at the blast site and cordoned off the area to investigate. Police said the bank’s shutters were damaged in the explosion. Since it is […]

Mad Max prequel gets a 2023 theatrical release date

ISLAMABAD-Warner Bros. Pictures announced recently a trio of theatrical release dates, most notably for the Mad Max prequel Furiosa.The post-apocalyptic thriller, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy, will be released on June 23, 2023, with the Looney Tunes live action–animation hybrid Coyote Vs. Acme following on July […]

NASA’s Perseverance Rover arrives at Mars

ISLAMABAD-After nearly 300 million miles (470 million km), NASA’s Perseverance Rover completes its journey to Mars on February 18, 2021. But, to reach the surface of the red planet, it has to survive the harrowing final phase known as entry, descent, and landing. The mission uses […]

Hira Ali launches “IRIS Makeup and Hair Studio”

ISLAMABAD-Hira Ali, celebrity couturier and organic skin care expert has created a complete 360 beauty solution by re-launching IRIS Makeup and Hair Studio. After the launch of her organic skin care brand “Hira Ali Beauty”, the artist-turned-fashion designer is now ready to take on the […]

SECP approves first Peer-to-Peer lending platform

ISLAMABAD-The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in pursuance of its reforms agenda to support and encourage Fintech revolution in the country, has approved the launch of Pakistan’s first Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending platform.the&locale=en_US&sdk=joey Finja, venture capital-backed fintech secured the approval under the first cohort of SECP’s […]

FBR issues refunds of Rs144 bln till December

ISLAMABAD, The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued refunds to the tune of Rs144 billion from July to December 2020 against only Rs76 billion during the same period of last year, showing an increase of 89 percent. According to press release issued by the […]

CCoP approves transaction structure for PSMC

ISLAMABAD, :The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) here on Thursday approved the Transaction Structure for Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation (PSMC). Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP), according to a Finance Ministry […]

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