Pakistan Archives - Page 27 of 49

Government, PTI agree on simultaneous polls but disagree on general election date

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

On Tuesday, the coalition government led by the Leader of the House in the Senate and Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s Shah Mehmood Qureshi agreed on holding simultaneous polls under caretaker governments across the country.

Dawlance becomes first Pakistani refrigerator manufacturer to earn ISO/IEC 17025

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

Dawlance, a leading technological enterprise in Pakistan’s Home-Appliances industry, has obtained the ISO/IEC 17025 certification for “Energy Performance Testing” of its refrigerators from its Testing & Verification Lab in Landhi, Karachi.

Pakistan’s economy still struggling with high inflation, economic slowdown

April 30, 2023April 30, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan’s economy is still facing significant challenges, with high inflation and a slowdown in economic activity. Persisting risks to the fiscal side are consequent to below the target set for the first nine months of the current fiscal year.

WHO assists Pakistan in Monkeypox investigation

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

The World Health Organization (WHO) has been actively collaborating with the Government of Pakistan in investigating the recent outbreak of Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic disease caused by the pox virus (MPXV).

Pakistan implements strict screening to prevent Monkeypox

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

In response to the detection of Monkeypox in the country, Pakistan on Wednesday implemented stricter screening measures for all inbound passengers.

Political Crisis in Pakistan: Uncertainties over National Elections and Economic Stability

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Pakistan has been facing a number of challenges, both economic and political, in recent years. The political crisis has only added to the existing economic woes, creating further uncertainty and instability.

Google launches App Growth Lab in Pakistan to support local app developers

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

Google has announced the launch of it’s first-ever App Growth Lab in Pakistan, building on the success of the Gaming Growth Lab initiative launched last year.

Pakistan on high alert after confirmation of first Monkeypox case

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

On April 25, 2023, Pakistan has announced high alert after confirmation that the country had reported the first case of Monkeypox.

Cigarette retailers demand tax reversal to prevent job losses

April 21, 2023April 21, 2023Faisal Shahnawaz

LAHORE: Cigarette retailers in Pakistan are requesting the government to reverse the latest tax hike to avoid job losses in the industry.

Pakistan’s Eid-ul-Fitr on April 22: Shoppers Get Extra Time

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023Hamza Shahnawaz

Pakistan’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration has been scheduled for April 22, 2023, following the announcement by Chairman Abdul Khabir Azad of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee that the Shawwal moon was not sighted on Thursday.

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