Author: Sophia Siddiqui

Several British universities have recently introduced free scholarships for male and female students from Pakistan. These scholarships provide an opportunity for Pakistani students to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom. In an exclusive interview with private TV, Pawan Dhande, the Director of Communication and Public Diplomacy at the British High Commission in Islamabad, disclosed the availability of these scholarships. He highlighted that the aim is to further strengthen bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, especially considering the significant contributions made by the 1.6 million people of Pakistani heritage in all aspects of UK life, including senior leadership…

Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Announces $2 Billion Deposit from Saudi Arabia into State Bank of Pakistan Account Following Pakistan-IMF Deal During a press conference on Tuesday, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar revealed that Saudi Arabia has made a substantial deposit of $2 billion into the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This significant inflow comes just days after Islamabad reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement. Dar emphasized that this deposit has had a positive impact on the forex reserves held by the central bank and will be duly reflected in the forex…

The provincial government of Balochistan is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated inter-city Green Bus Service in Quetta, the provincial capital, with the aim of providing high-quality transport services to the citizens. The bus service is scheduled to commence operations on 17 July next Monday. Chief Minister Mir Quddus Bizenjo in a statement hailed the project as a significant step towards offering reliable transportation to the people of Quetta, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the community. Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili also took to Twitter to announce the formal inauguration of the bus service in…

In a thrilling final showdown, a three-member team from Pakistan emerged as the champions in the Gamers8 Tekken 7 Nations Cup by defeating South Korea with a score of 3-2, much to the delight of fans. The victorious team, consisting of Arslan Ash, Atif Butt, and Khan Imran, showcased their exceptional skills and strategic gameplay to secure two rounds in the match, ultimately clinching the prestigious title and an impressive half-million dollar prize. The tournament, organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, brought together 16 national teams from around the world, setting the stage for intense competition and showcasing the immense…

In a significant development for Pakistan’s economic revival, global rating agency “Fitch” has upgraded the country’s long-term foreign-currency rating from IDR (Issuer Default Rating) to CCC. This positive news comes as a welcome boost to the ongoing efforts towards economic recovery and has been met with celebrations and congratulations. Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar accounted that in his twitter this afternoon.  In his tweet he said its “another positive news towards current economic revival journey, AlhamdoLilah”. He also congratulated his team and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif leadership. https://twitter.com/mishaqdar50/status/1678365206122987522?s=46&t=o0nsJN7MuxFT7tVAOTAOxg Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with the nation, government allies, and the…

KARACHI: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has declined to grant a no-objection certificate (NOC) to the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) for the women’s team’s upcoming tour to Singapore. The scheduled friendly matches between Pakistan and Singapore’s women’s teams, set to take place on July 15 and 18, now face uncertainty as the PFF’s request for an NOC from the PSB has been turned down. According to the PSB’s letter to the PFF, federations are required to submit all relevant documents for government clearance at least six weeks prior to the departure date. Due to the belated submission of the request,…

Beijing: Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Monday shed light on the importance of growing the digital economy, termed digital economy is vital to ensure sustainable development of the country. The Minister made these remarks while speaking at the panel discussion titled: “Industrialization & Digital Era Connectivity,” organized by the China International Development Cooperation Agency in Beijing on Monday. It is noted that the Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal is on a four-day official visit to China to attend a special commemorative 12th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) to be held on July 11 to mark…

In an exciting development, a Japanese firm has proposed to start a ferry service from Karachi’s Do Dorya to Port Qasim and developing other water sports facilities in Sindh. The proposal came under discussion in a meeting between Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Yamaha Japan Senior General Manager for Central Asia and Middle East Yoshiyuki ITO. They discussed developing water sports facilities at different barrages and lakes in the province, including launching a ferry service from Do Darya to Port Qasim, according to a statement issued by the CM House. The chief minister said that there was a…

Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the raids and airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation forces in Jenin in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, which killed at least 10 Palestinians and injured some 50 others. “Pakistan condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the raids and airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation forces since yesterday in Jenin in the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, which killed 10 Palestinians and injured some 50 others,” the Foreign Office said in a statement on Tuesday. “This latest episode of violence against the occupied people of Palestine by the…

24th Shahadat anniversary of Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider is being observed today on Wednesday. According to a statement of ISPR, Commander Peshawar Corps along with Inspector General Frontier Corps (North) and Commander Force Command Northern Areas laid floral wreath at Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed’s mausoleum in his native town Swabi (KP). A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Army presented guard of honour. People from different walks of life, civil and military officials and relatives of Shuhada attended the wreath laying ceremony. Armed Forces of Pakistan, CJCsSC & Services Chiefs pay glowing tribute to Capt Karnal Sher…