Day: August 22, 2025

CDA

CDA shifts to online banking for all payments

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 […]

Women’s World Cup 2025

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

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 […]

Honda Atlas

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 […]

CJCSC

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 […]

Dubai

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 […]

cabinet

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 […]

Aleema Khan

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 […]