Imran Khan

PM launches Pakistan's first instant Digital Payment System 'Raast'
Business & Finance

PM launches Pakistan's first instant Digital Payment System 'Raast'

  • Use of cash promotes informal economy and helps illegal activities, on the other hand by using the Raast one is doing the right thing by transacting using formal digital Financial Service and contributing to Pakistan's economy.
  • SBP along with Karandaaz Pakistan has developed this new system for processing instant payments.
  • The Prime Minister in his address said a cash-based economy is the biggest hurdle in tapping the true potential of Pakistan.
Updated 11 Jan, 2021 06:17pm
PM Khan decided against visiting Quetta, upon aides' advice
Pakistan

PM Khan decided against visiting Quetta, upon aides' advice

  • After the slaughtering of 11 coal miners of the Hazara community in the Mach area of Balochistan last Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan's refusal to meet the bereaved families of the victims sparked controversy.
  • Background information from the Prime Minister's aides has revealed that he wanted to rush to Quetta soon after the incident, but was advised to wait until the situation normalised.
Published 09 Jan, 2021 03:06pm
Pakistan lifts all visa restrictions for Bangladesh citizens
Pakistan

Pakistan lifts all visa restrictions for Bangladesh citizens

  • The development was made after the meeting between Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui and Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam.
  • "Pakistan has already removed all restrictions on Pakistani visa for Bangladeshi citizens,” said a statement issued after the meeting.
Updated 08 Jan, 2021 05:30pm