ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to process all payments exclusively through banking channels, discontinuing manual cheque transactions. According to a notification issued by the federal civic agency, salaries, pensions and other disbursements to CDA employees will now be made only via online banking. Payments from the Treasury […]
Day: August 22, 2025
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa qualifier to begin in Namibia
WINDHOEK: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier is set to commence in Namibia on August 31, with eight teams competing for two spots in the Global Qualifier stage. Matches will be staged at the newly built FNB Namibia Cricket Ground and the refurbished HP Cricket Oval. The participating […]
ICC revises Women’s World Cup 2025 schedule, venues
KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced changes to the schedule and venues of the Women’s World Cup 2025, shifting the final and semi-final fixtures as part of its hybrid hosting model. The tournament final will now be played on November 2 in either Colombo, Sri Lanka, or […]
Gold prices fall Rs1,500 per tola
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday, in line with a retreat in the international market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the Gold prices per tola fell by Rs1,500 to Rs355,700 in the local market, while the rate of 10 grammes slipped by Rs1,286 […]
PAC sub-committee directs recovery of Rs20m from Honda Atlas
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) sub-committee on Tuesday ordered the recovery of nearly Rs20 million from Honda Atlas, after audit officials flagged non-payment of transportation charges. The meeting, chaired by Shahida Akhtar, reviewed audit objections which revealed that neither the National Logistics Cell (NLC) had claimed Rs4.1 million from […]
Bangladesh Army’s Quartermaster General meets CJCSC
RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Md Faizur Rahman, Quartermaster General of the Bangladesh Army, called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza at the Joint Staff Headquarters on Friday. According to an ISPR statement, the two sides discussed the prevailing regional security environment and expressed their resolve […]
Millionaires flock to Dubai for enjoying luxury, escaping taxes
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates, and particularly Dubai, is witnessing an unprecedented influx of wealthy individuals as its tax-free system and luxury lifestyle continue to lure the rich from around the world, according to new data. Advisory firm Henley & Partners estimates that the UAE will attract around 9,800 millionaires […]
Federal Cabinet approves dissolution of Utility Stores
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, offered prayers for those who lost their lives in the recent rains and floods, while reviewing key economic and administrative matters. The prime minister thanked cabinet members who visited flood-affected areas and oversaw rescue and relief efforts. He […]
Another son of Aleema Khan taken into custody, says lawyer
ISLAMABAD: Another son of PTI founder Imran Khan’s sister, Aleema Khan, was taken into custody on Saturday, her lawyer claimed. Advocate Rana Mudassar Omar told reporters that Sher Shah, Aleema’s younger son, was detained outside the court premises where he had accompanied his family for his brother’s hearing. According to […]