Good news for Pakistan. The largest oil and gas exploration company in the country, Development Company Limited (OGDLC) announced that they have discovered oil reserves from an exploratory well – Toot Deep – 1 Well. The well is in Attack, a district in Punjab. “Based on interpretation results of open hole logs data, Lockhart Formation […]
Photo Credits: Dawn.com Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed said that Pakistan will repay all its debts on time and there are no risks of the country defaulting due to the nonpayment of international debts. Ahmed was addressing the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and said, “Let me assure you that we will be […]
The government has allowed to increase Paracetamol prices as it cannot offer any subsidy to the company or waive import duties on the raw material. Panadol is a drug used to relieve pain and reduce fever. The drug is high in demand in Pakistan post catastrophic floods and, dengue and malaria outbreak. The manufacturer stopped […]
Credits: Aro Base Cafe Who says NO to chocolates? No one. True, but do you know your favorite chocolate, too, is available in different colors and types. Sounds yummy, isn’t it? Without a wasting a single second, let us read about the different types this mood-lifter is offered in. Milk Chocolate This is probably the […]
The business community has urged the government to take notice of Panadol shortage in the market which is causing problems for the doctors and patients amidst malaria and dengue. The ICCI President Mr. Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has requested the government to resolve the issue of Panadol’s availability in the market on immediate bases. The shortage […]
Pakistan is currently suffering from the worst economic crisis. The double-digit inflation has reduced the purchasing power of people while the government also seems to be struggling with revenue generation. Amidst the existing financial crunch, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to foist nearly Rs. 600 billion additional taxes while urging Islamabad to […]
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has approved booster shots for immunocompromised people, healthcare workers and elderly people who are 50 and above. This news came in the wake of another coronavirus variant, Omicron, spreading across the world. The statement issued by NCOC did not specify the name of any vaccine that will be […]
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Sindh Chapter demanded a judicial inquiry into the death of Dr. Nosheen at Chandka Medical College, Larkana. She was found dead in her hostel room on November 24th, 2021. A team from PMA virtually met Dr. Mirza Ali Azhar on Monday and showed deep concern over the loss of their student’s […]
Just when we thought things are getting back to the “new normal” post-COVID, another variant decided to surprise us. Named as Omicron variant, the virus was first found in South Africa and is believed to have an “unprecedented number of spike mutations”. The WHO has warned that the virus may spread fast and that more […]
According to the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranking, Pakistan is ranked 92nd out of 116 countries. This is considered serious and is a grave concern for the authorities. Though Pakistan’s position is still better than the neighbour India (standing at 101), our other two neighbours in the region are comparatively doing better with Bangladesh […]
Food trucks in Karachi are gaining a lot of attention recently. Not only are they fun to look at, they also offer an amazing experience where you stand in front of a truck while your order is being prepared. Sounds very movie-ish, isn’t it? It certainly is a great feeling. To help you decide which […]
The government of France has confirmed on Sunday that COVID-19 infection cases in the country are increasing alarmingly and have nearly doubled in the last week. The number of cases which were 9,458 last week have now climbed to 17,153 in this week. This according to the health department is an 81% increase and is […]
Finally good news for Pakistan. NCOC reports that the number of COVID-19 affected patients is at its lowest in the last 14 months. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) shared the data on Tuesday according to which only 216 patients were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, dropping the COVID-19 positivity […]
As if the people were not over ranting about an increase in petrol prices yet, now there is news that compressed natural gas (CNG) prices are also increasing in the wake of an increase in sales tax by FBR. In Punjab, the per litre hike is Rs 6.89 while it is Rs 10.30 in the […]
Inflation Increases to Its Highest in Four Months Inflation in Pakistan rose to 9.2 % in October as compared to 9% in September, according to a report issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Consumer Price Index (CPI) also states that this is the highest inflation figure in the last 4 months. The major […]
Pakistani drama industry is under fire these days. After receiving a lot of criticism from viewers and acclaimed writers like Anwar Maqsood for its low-level content, the industry is now on the radar of PEMRA which has ordered TV channels to remove all inappropriate and vulgar scenes from their dramas. TV dramas will also not […]
2021 is the year of cryptocurrencies. While they rose to new heights, many countries came forward and accepted these currencies on various trading platforms. It is no hidden fact that the interest of people in cryptocurrencies has skyrocketed in the past few years. From Elon Musk to Waqar Zaka, everyone is talking about regularizing them […]
Ever since Expo 2020 has started, the Pakistani Pavilion has been the centre of attention for many reasons. If you are only impressed by the vibrant façade, be sure to be fascinated by what is inside it. The best of Pakistan’s artists, filmmakers, designers and craftsmen have joined hands to portray the country’s rich heritage, […]
Wasim Khan, ex CEO PCB, recently resigned from his position due to some major concerns raised by the board. His resignation was readily accepted and soon he was accused of enjoying a high salary and hefty perks by a leading local newspaper. Wasim Khan termed the allegations as extremely grossly exaggerated and inflated and said […]
Pandora Papers are leaked with names of politicians, military men, elites, celebrities, sportsmen and many more who own offshore companies without proper legal status. A few years ago, Panama Papers also revealed the sensitive data of assets owned by renowned personalities across the world. These papers cost the then PM of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif his […]
