ISLAMABAD, (International Desk):In a significant step towards digitalization, Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has introduced an online transfer system to return recovered funds to fraud victims, eliminating the need for in-person visits to NAB offices. The initiative was formally launched during a special ceremony held at NAB headquarters on Wednesday, presided over by Chairman Lt….
NEW YORK,(International Desk):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, with both leaders expressing a commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in…
My recent article in the Tribune Sunday magazine titled “Pak-Saudi defence pact: and old brotherhood for a dangerous age” evokes important questions by readers, concerning nature of the agreement, nuclear-sharing and security guarantees, likelihood of both countries getting entangled in each other’s wars, possible reaction by the US and Europe, deterrent value of the agreement,…
A new World Bank report on poverty, equity and resilience in Pakistan delivers a sobering verdict —Pakistan’s hard-won gains in reducing poverty are rapidly unraveling. The alarming reversal demands immediate and decisive action. Unfortunately, the government appears to lack the funding or foresight to implement a suitable plan of action. After two decades of significant…
The 80th United Nations General Assembly session is submerged with high drama, expectations and disappointments. The decision to recognise the State of Palestine by American allies, especially Britain, France, Portugal, Canada and Australia, has led the momentum for realising perpetual peace in one of the world’s most volatile regions. That euphoria is, however, short-lived as…
LAHORE: Reporter Muhammad ShahzadChief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, will inaugurate the 41st International Handmade Carpet Exhibition on October 7 in Lahore. The three-day event, scheduled to run from October 7 to 9 at a local hotel, will feature participation from nearly 100 companies representing more than 40…
By 2040, Pakistan is projected to be among the most water-stressed countries in the world. The river Indus, which supplies more than 240 million inhabitants, is experiencing great pressure due to the growing demand, receding glaciers as well as unpredictable monsoons. This has motivated a fierce debate: should Pakistan double down on mega-dams, or pivot…
For decades, Karachi’s citizens have been forced to live under the shadow of an exploitative water economy – one controlled not by the state, but by illegal mafias. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah’s latest promises of “zero tolerance” towards illegal hydrants and tanker operators sound reassuring, but they are far from new. Hydrant…
Abdullah Abbas waded through Lahore’s flooded streets, struggling to push his motorcycle and deliver a food order on time. The water had risen to his torso, his jeans soaked and rolled up over sandals, leaving him vulnerable to electrocution and infectious diseases. “If I don’t deliver the orders, my account will get blocked, which would…
Defending champions India secured their place in the Asia Cup final on Wednesday as Abhishek Sharma starred with 75 in a comfortable 41-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai. The holders posted 168-6 batting first after stumbling following a quick start, but their spinners helped stifle Bangladesh to 127 all out. The result means Sri Lanka…
