Saturday, January 18th, 2025
Atta Tarar asks PTI to reveal Imran Khan’s sources of income
ISLAMABAD, JAN 18: Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar asked on Saturday the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to reveal Imran Khan’s sources of income. Addressing a press conference, Tarar said, “The £190m case is an open-and-shut case. The court’s verdict is the most important in the history of the country, as it is one of the biggest scams.” “This amount was meant for the betterment of the masses’ welfare. This amount was used to make a house worth Rs250million,” he said. Tarar maintained, “How and from Farah Gogi had they purchased theRead More
PIA passengers in danger: Pilot lands flight on wrong runway
LAHORE, JAN 18: A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight faced a potentially dangerous situation when the pilot allegedly landed the plane on the wrong runway at Lahore airport amid challenging weather conditions. Flight PK150 from Dammam to Multan was diverted to Lahore due to heavy fog and poor visibility in Multan. However, upon arrival, the captain reportedly landed the aircraft on runway 36L instead of the designated main runway, according to sources. Alarmingly, the runway lights were turned off at the time of landing. The PIA administration has taken seriousRead More
OGRA holds meeting with LPG bowzers and storage tanks manufacturers
LAHORE, JAN 18 /DNA/ – A high-level meeting with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) bowzers, storage tanks, and bullet manufacturers was convened today at the Regional Office of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in Lahore. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Zain Ul Abideen, Member Oil, OGRA, and attended by senior directors and officers from the LPG and Enforcement departments. During the meeting, the authorized manufacturers of LPG bowzers were directed to ensure compliance with critical safety standards, emphasizing that no LPG bowzer should be manufactured with a capacityRead More
Pakistan first country to implement Digital FDI under WEF: Shehbaz
LAHORE, JAN 18 (DNA): Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said on Saturday Pakistan is the first country to implement the Digital Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Initiative, launched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO). According to a spokesperson, the premier said Pakistan’s first Digital FDI project had been making significant efforts to identify targets and promote digital progress. He elaborated that Pakistan’s Digital FDI project was a framework aimed at implementing digital infrastructure, digitization and export of digital services. It would focus on sectors likelyRead More
Two Supreme Court judges shot dead in Tehran, says Iranian judiciary
Tehran, JAN 18: Two Supreme Court judges were shot dead in Tehran on Saturday and another judge was wounded, the judiciary’s Mizan news website reported. It said the attacker killed himself after opening fire at the judges outside the Supreme Court. Iranian media said a bodyguard of one of judges was also wounded. The motive for the assassination was unclear. The judiciary identified the judges who were killed as ayatollahs Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini. Opposition websites have in the past said Moghiseh was involved in trials of people theyRead More
The U.S. Response to China’s Rise
Dr. Muhammad Akram Zaheer The economic agenda of the incoming administration is firmly anchored in revitalizing the United States’ financial strength. One of the most pressing areas demanding attention is the complex trade and investment relationship between the United States and China. Addressing the intricate challenges embedded in this dynamic will play a critical role in achieving the desired economic revival. A significant portion of the discussion in recent months has centered on trade measures, particularly tariffs, as tools to address a range of economic concerns. These measures are proposedRead More