Pakistan establishes digital prize bond rules.
The Federal Government has enacted the Digital Prize Bonds (Registered) Rules, 2024, which will take effect immediately, according to a notice issued by the Finance Division. The issuing authority under these new regulations will be the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS) or any other approved entity. The bonds willContinue Reading
Model claims photographer of harassment and provides ‘proof’
A model has accused a photographer of harassing her, alleging he used the name of a well-known company to get her into an improper scenario. Aleesa Naveed accused photographer Kamil Javaid of harassment on Instagram, using WhatsApp messages and a phone call as evidence. “I feel that everyone should experienceContinue Reading
Fintechs and crypto firms seek bank charters to develop.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – According to more than a half-dozen industry executives, financial technology and cryptocurrency businesses are trying to become state or national banks in order to expand their operations under the Trump administration, which they regard as more industry-friendly. Firms looking to develop and acquire consumer credibility seeContinue Reading
SHOPY, a platform to foster artistic talent, has opened in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD (APP) Asim Jofa, a renowned fashion designer, founded SHOPY, a platform dedicated to showcasing Pakistani talent and businesses throughout the world, with the goal of elevating Pakistan’s creative community and providing a global stage for local artists, producers, and entrepreneurs. Asim Jofa, who has received several honors, views SHOPYContinue Reading
Pakistan’s batting lineup continues to struggle in the second T20 against New Zealand.
DUNEDIN (A News) – Pakistan’s top order continued to struggle against New Zealand in the second T20 encounter played on Tuesday. Hassan Nawaz was out for the second time in a row, while Mohammad Haris scored only 11 runs before being removed. Middle-order batsman Irfan Khan Niazi also failed toContinue Reading
Pakistan-Afghan jirga agrees to suspend contentious construction and open the Torkham border.
A big breakthrough occurred during a Pakistan-Afghan jirga to ease border tensions at the Khyber-Torkham crossing. Jawad Hussain, a Pakistani jirga member, stated that both sides agreed to end hostilities and reopen trade and transit across the critical border crossing. As part of the deal, the jirga resolved to temporarilyContinue Reading
IHC establishes a separate bench to consider issues involving Pakistanis living abroad.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday formed a special bench to handle matters involving foreign Pakistanis under the foreign Property Act 2024. The Deputy Registrar of the Islamabad High Court has issued a notification in this respect. The panel, chaired by Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro, will consider cases andContinue Reading
Punjab prohibits both instructors and students from using cell phones in classrooms.
Both students and professors are prohibited from using mobile phones in class by the Punjab Higher Education Department (HED), which has outlawed their usage in institutions throughout the state. Since excessive phone use has been interfering with academic activity, the decision intends to promote a concentrated learning atmosphere, according toContinue Reading
Opp Alliance declares that it will not attend the meeting of the Parliamentary National Security Committee.
ISLAMABAD (ANews): Opposition alliance parties, including Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM), Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP), and Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M), have declared their intention to abstain from today’s (Tuesday) Parliamentary National Security Committee meeting. Allama Nasir Abbas (MWM), Sardar Akhtar Mengal (BNP-M), Sahibzada Hamid Raza (SIC), andContinue Reading
Bushra Bibi and Imran Khan petition the IHC to have their conviction in the 190 million pound case suspended.
ISLAMABAD (A. News): Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi, the founders of the PTI, made the decision to ask the Islamabad High Court to have their sentencing in the £190 million corruption case suspended. Party insiders claim that the petition for the sentence’s suspension was drafted by PTI’s legal staff. AccordingContinue Reading