Apex committee approves ‘comprehensive’ military operation in Balochistan ISLAMABAD   (   WEB   NEWS   ) The Federal Apex Committee of the National Action Plan, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved a comprehensive military operation to tackle terrorism in Balochistan. A comprehensive military operation will be initiated against terrorist organisations operating inRead More →

PTCL Group Partners with Atlas Honda Ltd. to Champion Road Safety through Bike Safe Riding Training Initiative LAHORE   (  WEB  NEWS   ) PTCL Group, Pakistan’s leading telecommunication services provider, has taken a step forward towards road safety with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atlas Honda Ltd.Read More →

IT Companies at risk of losses and closure due to VPN blockage and internet slowdown KARACHI    (   WEB   NEWS   ) Sajjad Mustafa Syed, Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) – the apex representative body of the Information Technology industry – has warned that the internet slowdown andRead More →

ICCI has forged a historic partnership with the CCPIT ISLAMABAD   (   WEB   NEWS   ) The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has forged a historic partnership with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Liaoning Sub-Council, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on enhancingRead More →

New Visa Airport Companion App Enhances Travel Experience Worldwide The new Visa Airport Companion (VAC) offers access to a range of exclusive services enabling eligible Visa cardholders across Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) to enjoy a more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable journey. New Apple iOS andRead More →

Senate Committee criticizes internet disruptions, IT Minister’s absence & Islamic Ideological Council’s comments on VPN Senator Palwasha Khan terms the absence of Minister & Secretary IT as their negligence to defend the current internet disruption Fifteen shortlisted candidates, three were PhDs and one was enrolled in PhD program, and yetRead More →

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman strongly criticizes govt for its consistent failure to establish peace & order in KP & Balochistan Emphasizes the urgent need for meaningful dialogue between Pakistan & Afghanistan to foster peace in the region Says policies that instill fear among the people will not work BAJAUR   (   WEB Read More →

PIA’s privatization would continue, though it would require a fresh approach and ‘big-hearted’ decisions: Abdul Aleem Khan Senate Standing Committee on Privatization meeting held under the chairmanship of Tallal Chaudhry ISLAMABAD  (   WEB   NEWS  )  Senate Standing Committee on Privatization, chaired by Muhammad Tallal Chaudhry, convened on Monday to reviewRead More →

Dozens of medics tried in Turkey over baby deaths Istanbul   (   WEB   NEWS   ) Forty-seven people have gone on trial in Turkey in connection with an alleged scam in which newborns were transferred between hospitals for profit. Prosecutors say doctors, nurses and ambulance drivers are responsible for the deaths atRead More →

Gunvor Group of Switzerland buys 50% stake in Total Parco: CCP approves deal In the petroleum sector, this acquisition marks the latest in a series of high-profile transactions recently approved by the CCP. ISLAMABAD   (   WEB   NEWS   ) The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of 50Read More →

Economy showing signs of improvement due to sincere efforts of incumbent govt: Muhammad Aurangzeb Says int’l financial institutions shown trust in country’s ability to handle economic crisis ISLAMABAD   (   WEB   NEWS   ) Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the economy has been showing signs of improvement due toRead More →

Mushahid Hussain Sayed welcomes Trump’s resolve to contain ‘Deep State’; defines Pakistani ‘red lines’ in Keynote speech Donald Trump as the first US President since John Kennedy who’s not a representative of the American security establishment ISLAMABAD   (   WEB   NEWS   ) Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed has welcomed Donald Trump’s election as US President,Read More →