Sahir Lodhi says he can fix Pakistan in 18 months with 300 engineers
WEB DESK: Renowned television host Sahir Lodhi made a bold statement during his show, The Late Night Show with Sahir on TVOne, claiming that he can solve Pakistan’s two major problems—water scarcity and electricity shortages—within 18 months. Lodhi highlighted that he only needs 300 engineers and the right investments to
Pakistan’s IT exports drop, ending year-long growth
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s IT exports dipped for the first time in just over a year, breaking a trend of 13 consecutive months of growth. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), IT exports in November 2024 decreased by $6 million from October, falling by 2 per cent month-on-month. IT
200+ Saudi firms set to invest in Pakistan in February
WEB DESK: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Secretary Jamil Ahmed Qureshi has revealed a high-level Saudi delegation, consisting of representatives from 200 companies, is to visit Pakistan in February 2025. Qureshi highlighted the growing interest from Saudi Arabia and China, which are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping
Bitcoin reaches all-time high of $106,000 on Trump’s crypto-friendly policies
REUTERS: Bitcoin’s record rally topped $106,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated that he plans to create a US bitcoin strategic reserve similar to its strategic oil reserve, stoking the enthusiasm of crypto bulls. Investor sentiment also got a lift from the inclusion of MicroStrategy (MSTR.O), opens new tab
‘Pushpa 2’ surpasses KGF 2, Jawan in world wide box office collections
WEB DESK: Allu Arjun’s film Pushpa 2 continues its remarkable success at the global box office, having grossed over ₹1300 crore. This achievement has propelled the film past major contenders, including the 2022 blockbuster KGF Chapter 2, starring Kannada actor Yash, which earned around ₹1215 crore. Not only has Pushpa
West Indies appoints Darren Sammy as head coach for all formats
WEB DESK: West Indies have appointed former captain and all-rounder Darren Sammy as the head coach for all formats of the national cricket team. Sammy, who has been coaching the West Indies One-Day International (ODI) and T20 teams, will now also take on the responsibility of coaching the Test team.
ITMD calls for immediate notification of ‘Madrassa Bill’
WEB DESK: The Ittehad Tanzeemat-e-Madaris Pakistan (ITMD), a federation of key madrassa oversight bodies, has called on the government to issue a gazette notification for the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act 2024. The demand follows the bill’s final approval and its subsequent dispatch to the President’s House. Addressing a press conference
Khawaja Asif labels negotiations with PTI as a ‘Joke’
WEB DESK: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday dismissed the ongoing dialogue process with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as a ‘joke.’ Addressing the media, Asif revealed that he had recently inquired with the ministers involved in the talks about any communication from the PTI, only to be informed that
PIA likely to appoint Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat as acting CEO
WEB DESK: Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Amir Hayat is expected to be appointed as the acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), following a formal requisition sent to the government by the airline’s board of directors. The requisition emphasises Hayat’s work for PIA in the four years
Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria
REUTERS: Syria’s Bashar al-Assad issued his first statement since being toppled from power, saying he was evacuated to Russia from the Hmeimim base on December 8 as it came under drone attack, after leaving Damascus that morning with rebel fighters closing in. His written statement was published on the Syrian
