Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday expressed his appreciation for Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s willingness to visit Pakistan. Afridi’s remarks came during a tape-ball cricket event in Karachi, where he warmly welcomed Kohli’s gesture. ‘I expected such a statement from Virat. I welcome Virat, whether he comes
Pakistan’s newly appointed coach Gary Kirsten has officially joined the Pakistan national cricket team in Leeds, just days before their highly anticipated four-match T20 series against England, which will commence on May 22. Kirsten, who is known for his vast experience and previous coaching successes with India and South Africa,
Pakistan’s national football team is gearing up for a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers Round 2 against Saudi Arabia with significant reinforcements. Two high-quality diaspora players are set to join the squad, bringing fresh energy as well as attacking prowess to the team. Their inclusion is expected to bolster Pakistan’s
The federal government has decided to appoint officials of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and intelligence agencies in power distribution companies (DISCOs) to stop corruption. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has also directed the Power Division to appoint these officials. Deputy director-level officers of FIA will now be permanently appointed to
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb presided over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOE) at the Finance Division today. The committee approved the proposal of the Power Division for the nomination of independent directors for certain electricity distribution companies for onward submission to the cabinet. The
Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Marilina Armellin called on Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb at the Finance Division today to discuss the cooperation and longstanding relations between Pakistan and Italy. The minister highlighted the significant improvements in Pakistan’s economic landscape. He discussed the government’s achievements, in decreasing the current account
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) conducted a hearing in the poultry cartelization case, wherein the Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) presented its defense against allegations of price fixing. This hearing was fixed after show-cause notices were issued to PPA and eight other entities for cartelization. The CCP’s investigation revealed prima
A leading telecom company has conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the telecom operator has blocked 3,064 SIMS of non-filers under protest with apprehension of litigation with the tax department. According to the communication of the operator to the FBR, ‘since FBR is enforcing the implementation of