The South African women’s cricket team secured the series against Pakistan by winning the third and final T20 match by 8 wickets, played in Multan. Batting first, Pakistan posted 153 runs in their 20 overs, losing 5 wickets. Sudra Ameen led the charge with 37 runs, followed by Muniba Ali with 33 and captain Fatima Sana contributing 27. In response, the South African team chased down the target in just 18.3 overs, losing only 2 wickets. Captain Wolvaardt scored 45, Anike Bush made 46, and Drackson finished unbeaten on 44, playing pivotal roles in the victory. The series saw South…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the initiation of a third-party audit for all projects under the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to bolster transparency and operational efficiency. This instruction was given during a meeting on Friday aimed at reviewing the FBR’s operations. The prime minister emphasized that the FBR serves as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, highlighting the importance of its digitization as a pivotal milestone in the government’s economic reforms. He noted that improved revenue collection will enable better services for citizens and enhance the social sector. Moreover, PM Shehbaz called for strengthening the FBR’s enforcement system, viewing…
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, expressed optimism on Thursday that Balochistan will emerge as the most prosperous province in Pakistan within the next 15 to 20 years, attributing this potential to ongoing development efforts and the province’s vast resources. During the launch of the book *Mir Hazar Khan Marri – Mazahmat Say Mufahamat Tak* (From Resistance to Reconciliation), authored by Ammar Masood and researched by Khalid Farid, Iqbal noted that this year the federal government allocated Rs130 billion for Balochistan’s development budget, nearly double that of Punjab and higher than any other province. The…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), rose by $43 million, reaching a 26-month high of $9.51 billion for the week ending September 13, 2024, as reported by the central bank in its latest weekly update. This increase coincided with the domestic currency strengthening to a five-and-a-half-month high of Rs277.91 against the US dollar in the interbank market, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains. According to SBP data, foreign exchange reserves have risen for eight straight weeks, totaling a cumulative increase of $482.6 million over the past two months, returning reserves to levels…
Electricity demand from Pakistan’s national grid saw a significant decline of 17.4% in August 2024 compared to the previous year, dropping to 13,179 gigawatt-hours (GWh). This decrease is attributed to rising electricity prices, reduced industrial consumption, and cooler temperatures following the end of the recent heatwave. The reduced energy consumption is likely to lead to increased capacity charges—fixed management costs—in monthly bills, making electricity more expensive for consumers in the upcoming months. In the first two months of the current fiscal year (2024-25), power generation fell nearly 9%, totaling 28,059 GWh, down from 30,798 GWh in the same period last…
The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the Sindh government, federal government, and other parties regarding an application for the transfer of the Jinnah Postgraduate Centre from federal to provincial control. During a recent hearing, the petitioners, represented by lawyers for doctors and paramedical staff, argued that according to a Supreme Court ruling from 2019, Jinnah Hospital was not to be transferred to the federal government. The Supreme Court had maintained that even post-18th Amendment, Jinnah Hospital cannot be assigned to the Sindh government. The petitioners’ lawyer pointed out that, despite higher court orders, non-commissioned officers are being assigned…
Festivities commemorating the 485th death anniversary of Sikh spiritual leader Guru Nanak have begun at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan. Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from around the globe, including those from India, the United States, Canada, and Europe, have gathered to partake in the ceremonies. The event commenced with the recitation of the Arambh Sri Akhand Path Sahib, with additional ceremonies planned, including the Nishan Sahib service and an Ardas (prayer) later in the day. On September 21, the celebrations will culminate in a Nagar Kirtan procession, during which the statue of Guru Nanak’s first Muslim disciple, Bhai Mardana,…
Recent changes in party positions within Pakistan’s National Assembly have emerged after Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq sent a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan. The reshuffle, announced by the National Assembly Secretariat, now lists 80 members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), previously categorized as ‘Independent’ candidates, under the Sunni Ittehad Council. The updated party positions, released on September 18, detail the distribution of seats among various parties. On the government benches, the Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) holds 110 seats, followed by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with 69 seats and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) with 22. Smaller parties,…
The Sindh High Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation reports regarding the recovery of six missing individuals from various areas of Karachi. During a hearing led by Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto, the court emphasized that citizens’ freedoms, guaranteed by the constitution, cannot be compromised. The petitioner’s lawyer highlighted that Mohammad Tahir has been missing from the New Town area since 2018, while Ali Bahadur disappeared from the Korangi Industrial Area in 2023. Other missing persons include Mohammad Imran from Malir Cantonment, Mir Ahmed from Sohrab Goth, Majid Ali from Gulistan-e-Johar, and Tahir Zaman from New Town. The investigative officer reported…
Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has urged Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa to recuse himself from all cases related to him, citing a statement made by the judge’s wife against him. During an informal conversation with journalists at Adiala jail, Khan remarked, “The judge’s wife has made a statement against me, so he should separate himself from our cases.” He further expressed his belief that a divide exists between those who uphold democracy and respect votes, and those who prioritize power. Khan accused CJP Isa of being a direct beneficiary of constitutional amendments, suggesting…
