Saturday, March 15th, 2025
PM Shehbaz keeps fuel prices unchanged, shifts relief to power tariff cuts

ISLAMABAD, MAR 15: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to keep petroleum product prices unchanged for the next fortnight and divert the relief from a decrease in petrol prices in the international market towards a notable downward revision in the power tariff for the masses. The federal government aims to maintain petroleum product prices and transfer the full financial benefit to the masses through power tariff, the PM Office said in a statement on Saturday. The move will be one of many steps taken by the government to achieve aRead More
Sarmad Ali elected President APNS, Athar Secy General

KARACHI, MAR 15 /DNA/ – The Annual Meeting of the APNS General Council held on March 15, 2025 at APNS House, Karachi unanimously elected Sarmad Ali as President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani as Senior Vice President, Shahab Zuberi as Vice President, Muhammad Athar Kazi as Secretary General, Mohsin Bilal as Joint Secretary and Naveed Kashif as Finance Secretary of the Society. The AGM was held under the chairmanship of Mrs. Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President of the Society. The Council unanimously approved the report of the Executive Committee for the year 2024-2025Read More
Easypaisa digital bank posts PBT of Rs. 4.7 Bn, growth of 3.8x

ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 /DNA/- The Board of Directors of easypaisa digital bank (formally Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited), in its meeting dated March 6, 2025, approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024. easypaisa digital bank demonstrated exceptional growth in 2024, solidifying its position as a leading digital financial services provider in Pakistan. The Bank achieved a pre-tax profit (PBT) of PKR 4.7 billion, a remarkable 3.8x increase compared to PKR 1.2 billion in 2023. This significant growth was achieved alongside substantial expansion in business volumes andRead More
Pakistan Navy launches second Hangor-Class Submarine in China

ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 /DNA/ – The launching ceremony of the second Hangor Class submarine, PNS/M SHUSHUK (Desig), was held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, Wuhan, China. Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed Bilgrami, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. While addressing the ceremony, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff highlighted the importance of maritime security in prevailing geo-strategic environment of the region, as well as Pakistan Navy’s commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring a safe and conducive maritime environment forRead More
Day for the protection of the sanctity of Prophethood (PBUH)’ observed with religious fervour across country

By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The ‘Youm-e-Tahaffuz-e-Namoos-e-Risalat Peace Be Upon Him’ on Saturday was observed with deep religious devotion, passion, and unwavering faith across the country. In commemoration of the day, a seminar was organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, bringing together prominent scholars and religious leaders to discuss the protection of the sanctity of Prophethood Peace Be Upon Him. The event was presided over by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf. During the seminar, it was unanimouslyRead More
Gillani underscores respect for all religions, legislation against hate speech to combat Islamophobia

ISLAMABAD, MAR 15 (APP/DNA): President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani on Saturday underscored the need of collective efforts to effectively combat Islamophobia and said it was essential to ensure respect for all religions globally and implement effective legislation against hate speech. Promoting interfaith harmony and dialogue could help eliminate misunderstandings and foster brotherhood among different religious communities, he said in a message on the observance of International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Today, the president said Pakistan and Muslims around the world were observing the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. “This dayRead More