By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and United Bank Limited (UBL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote digital payments and facilitate safe, fast, and efficient financial transactions for LCCI members.The agreement was signed by LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol and UBL Cluster Head Digital…
London/Islamabad: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has announced a donation of millions of dollars to support girls in Gaza, with the funds to be used specifically for the promotion of girls’ education.In a statement, Malala said the donation would be made through the Malala Fund, aimed at ensuring continued access to education for girls…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that financial assistance under the Ramadan Relief Package be distributed through digital wallets this year as well, reaffirming the government’s commitment to transparency and efficient service delivery.The directive was issued during a review meeting on the Ramadan Package chaired by the Prime Minister, where he also sought recommendations…
Khyber District: Preparations are underway for a security operation in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district, with the displacement of local residents scheduled to begin from January 10, according to district administration officials.Registration of families from the Maidan Malik Din Khel area of Tirah Valley has been ongoing for the past three days….
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that certain “troublemakers” are damaging public property in an attempt to please former US President Donald Trump, urging Washington to focus on its own internal problems.Addressing the public in Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei called on citizens to maintain unity and remain vigilant. He said that a group…
Islamabad: Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, on Thursday called on Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr. Musadik Malik, where both sides held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening mutual and strategic cooperation. During the meeting, Dr. Musadik Malik outlined Pakistan’s key priorities in climate resilience,…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review ongoing reforms in the power sector, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to remote and far-flung areas through solarisation.The Prime Minister directed that high-loss electricity feeders be shifted to solar energy with the cooperation of local communities and provincial governments….
Islamabad:Pakistan Report By M.Saleem Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has given in-principle approval to a national policy framework aimed at reforming Pakistan’s gemstones and precious stones sector and aligning it with international standards.Chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Thursday, the prime minister directed authorities to ensure implementation of all measures outlined in the policy…
Islamabad:Pakistan Report by M.SaleemThe Islamabad Traffic Police have arrested a suspect allegedly involved in the preparation and distribution of fake driving licenses during a timely and effective operation.According to police officials, the suspect was taken into custody from the parking area of the Faizabad Traffic Office, where he was actively engaged in supplying forged driving…
BERLIN: Alcohol prices in Germany remain significantly lower than the European Union average, even as consumption levels continue to be relatively high.Recent data indicates a decline in alcohol consumption, particularly among young people and men, suggesting a shift in drinking patterns despite the affordability of beverages. Analysts note that while Germany’s traditionally strong beer and…
