According to Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin, ‘powerful nations’ persuaded FATF to maintain Pakistan on the grey list.
DUBAI: Finance and Revenue Minister Shaukat Tarin claimed the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) decision to keep Pakistan on its grey list is “politically driven,” according to the Khaleej Times. Tarin told the Middle East publication: “FATF’s decision was made under the influence of some powerful nations to pressurise PakistanRead More →
PIA receives permission to operate two more stations in China.
BEIJING: The Chinese government has awarded Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) two new operating licences, for Guangzhou and Xian, in addition to Beijing. Passenger flights to and from these stations can now be scheduled by the national flag airline. Previously, PIA only had an operating licence for Beijing, but the CivilRead More →
PM Imran Khan slams EU envoys and questions whether the EU issued a letter to India on Kashmir.
In response to a letter addressed by European Union envoys in Pakistan requesting that Islamabad denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Imran Khan reminded the EU where they were when India violated international law in Kashmir. PM Imran addressed a public protest in the Vehari District’s Tehsil Mailsi againstRead More →
Before we table a no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Imran Khan should resign: Bilawal
LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has proposed that Prime Minister Imran Khan quit before the combined Opposition files a no-confidence resolution against the present government. The comment was made during Bilawal’s media engagement at Afzal Nadeem Chan’s house in Lahore. Meanwhile, Chan declared his departure from the PTI and hisRead More →
‘Bridgerton’ producer Shonda Rhimes and make-up artist McGrath were greeted with Barbie dolls.
LONDON (Reuters) – Shonda Rhimes, a TV producer and writer from the United States, Pat McGrath, a British make-up artist, and Lena Mahfouf, a French blogger, are being honoured with Barbie dolls in their likeness as part of a celebration of female company entrepreneurs. Mattel’s latest Barbie role models line-upRead More →
Pakistan has now been added FATF’s Grey List.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog on terrorist funding, has chosen to keep Pakistan on its grey list until June in order to meet its goal. According to the FATF, Pakistan has addressed 26 of the 27 points, and the next evaluation of Pakistan’s progress will takeRead More →
All three suspects in the Peshawar bombing have been identified: Sheikh Rashid
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, the Interior Minister of Pakistan, stated on Saturday that police and security services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had identified and apprehended all three attackers. The minister claimed in a video message on his Twitter account that law enforcement agencies had done an excellent job, and that police willRead More →
Shane Warne, a legend in Australian cricket, passed away at the age of 52.
Shane Warne, the greatest leg-spinner in history and an Australian cricket legend, died at the age of 52. “Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, Shane was found unconscious in his villa and could not be resuscitated,” Warne’s management said in a statement. “At this time, the family requests privacyRead More →
The Prime Minister of Pakistan welcomes the Australian cricket team to Pakistan after a 24-year absence.
On Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khan welcomed the Australian cricket team to Pakistan for a bilateral series after a 24-year hiatus. Pakistani cricket fans have always liked and revered Australian cricket, the prime minister said on Twitter. “We’re all anticipating a thrilling and contested series.” He wrote, “Wishing both teamsRead More →
The dead toll from the mosque bomb in Peshawar has increased to 56, with more than 194 people injured.
The dead toll from the devastating bomb inside a mosque in Peshawar’s Kocha Risaldar area has risen to 56 people on Friday, with another 194 people injured. According to accounts, police and rescue workers rushed on the area and began a rescue operation. The injured were transferred to Lady ReadingRead More →
The price of gold has plummeted to Rs 128,800 per tola, a reduction of Rs 50.
On Friday, the price of 24 karat per tola gold dropped by Rs 50 on the local market, when it was sold for Rs 128,800, down from Rs 128,850 the day before. The price of 10 gramme 24 karat gold declined by Rs 43 to Rs 110,425 from Rs 110,468Read More →
There were 796 coronavirus infections and 10 deaths in Pakistan in only 24 hours.
In the last 24 hours, Pakistan has verified 10 more coronavirus deaths, increasing the total number of positive cases to 1,513,503. The number of those murdered in Pakistan hit 30,258 on Saturday. According to the National Command and Operation Center, 796 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the previous 24Read More →