Officials from Japan and South Korea have reported that North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
In the first three months of 2023, Punjab witnessed a disturbingly high number of cases of violence against women, totaling over 10,000 incidents. Among the districts, Lahore had the highest concentration of cases. These findings were revealed in a report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO).
Pakistan and China have agreed to expedite the implementation of the ML-1 project in accordance with the consensus of their leadership. A meeting was held between Ahsan Iqbal, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives of Pakistan, and Zheng Shanjie, the Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China in Beijing.
A 42-year-old resident of Rawalpindi took his own life after experiencing harassment and threats from representatives of digital lending apps.
The salaried class in Pakistan has launched a country-wide campaign called “Save the Salaried Class” to protest against heavy taxation imposed on them under the Finance Act 2023. In a letter addressed to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the representatives of the campaign express concerns about the recent increase in direct taxation on salaried individuals and modifications made to income slabs.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a significant step by forming a 14-member committee to decide on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming World Cup to be held in India. The committee, led by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, consists of influential figures from various ministries and departments who will thoroughly assess the situation and provide recommendations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his strong condemnation on Sunday regarding a social media campaign alleging an assassination attempt on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. In a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Shehbaz vowed to crush all conspiracies against Pakistan and its state institutions.
Amidst the aftermath of the tragic OceanGate incident, where five lives were lost during a submersible expedition, a new snack called ‘Abdoz Papar’ has emerged in the Pakistani market, creating a stir of controversy and mixed reactions. The introduction of this unique snack has sparked a debate surrounding the boundaries of marketing and sensitivity, especially when it comes to capitalizing on tragic events.
Dozens of people were trapped on Quito’s popular tourist cable car in Ecuador at a high altitude, but a successful rescue operation brought them back to safety during the early hours of Friday.
In a recent development, the Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced plans to launch Pakistan’s first digital currency within the next two months.
On Friday, several passengers traveling to Gilgit-Baltistan and Islamabad faced difficulties as parts of the Karakoram Highway, which connects Punjab to Gilgit-Baltistan before crossing into China, were blocked due to rain-triggered floods. The roadblock occurred in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leaving travelers stranded, according to officials and a traveler.
On Friday, the country’s civil and military leaders inaugurated the Land Information and Management System – Centre of Excellence (LIMS-COE) to tackle the pressing issues of food insecurity, malnutrition, and rising import costs in the agriculture sector. The groundbreaking solution, initiated by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, aims to transform unproductive land, ensure food security, boost agricultural exports, and alleviate the burden on the national economy.
