‘Walls, Omore’ manufactures face Rs75m fine over misleading ads
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a Rs75 million penalty on Unilever Pakistan and Friesland Campina Engro for deceptive marketing on social media and television to mislead consumers. The CCP bench, comprising Salman Amin and Saeed Ahmed Nawaz, conducted these hearings on the complaint filed by Pakistan Fruit
OGRA lowers imported RLNG prices for December
KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a reduction in prices of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) for December 2024. According to the notification, the RLNG price for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has been reduced by $0.36 to $12.90 per million British thermal units (MMBTU).
Gwadar to host PSL 2025 player draft
LAHORE: In a first, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday picked the port city Gwadar in Balochistan to host the Player Draft of the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to the PCB statement, the draft ceremony will take place on January 11, 2025 (Saturday). “The start
Ice melts as PM Shehbaz assures Fazl of solving Madrasa Bill issue
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held a meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman regarding the stalemate surrounding the Societies Registration (Amendment) Bill 2024 which deals with the registration of madrasas (seminaries). During the meeting, the prime minister directed the Ministry of Law and Justice to
Sindh abolishes job quota for children of deceased employees
KARACHI: The Sindh government has abolished the death quota for the children of deceased employees in line with the directives of the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP). The Sindh Cabinet approved the proposal to end the death quota on December 4, 2024. As per the notification issued today, no further
SZABMU reschedule MDCAT date in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT-II) 2024 retake in Islamabad has been rescheduled to be held on December 30, 2024 (Monday). The Shaheed Bhutto Medical University (SZAMBU) has issued a public notice in this regard. “It is notified in compliance with the orders of Islamabad High Court dated
Quaid-e-Azam Games end with Punjab on top securing 173 medals
ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games 2024 concluded on Thursday (today) with Punjab finishing on top with a total of 173 medals in the weeklong games at Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. The colourful closing ceremony of inter-provincial games was held at Liaquat Gymnasium in Islamabad’s sports complex with Federal Secretary Inter-Provincial
ICC confirms hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be hosted by Pakistan under a hybrid model, with India set to play their matches at a neutral venue. The announcement ended a month-long stalemate after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
PTI expels Salman Ahmad for criticising Imran Khan’s family
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has terminated Salman Ahmad’s party membership and expelled him for social media posts against party founder Imran Khan’s family. The notification issued by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan added that the action was taken against “divisive behaviour and controversial social media posts, particularly targeting
Non-filers to be restricted from opening bank accounts, buying property
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has tabled the Tax Law Amendment Bill 2024-25 in the National Assembly, proposing restrictions on non-filers including barring them from purchasing cars above 800cc and opening bank accounts. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb moved the amendment bill, which also proposed that non-filers will be banned from investing
