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Pakistan

Women financial inclusion vital for economic growth, stresses SBP Baqir

Women financial inclusion vital for economic growth, stresses SBP Baqir

  • “50 percent of the country's asset base as far as human resources are concerned are women. So we would not be doing justice as a country for our economic aspirations if we do not recognize that such sector of the society has to be supported so that they can play the role in the economic development of our country,” said Baqir.
Published 15 Mar, 2021 02:23pm
Kashmiris have suffered economic loss of over $5b since August 2019
World

Kashmiris have suffered economic loss of over $5b since August 2019

  • Conflict is a major source of food insecurity across the world, and Kashmir has become criminally trapped in the same situation, Munir Akram told UN Security Council.
  • The complete communications blackout have prevented Kashmiri farmers from reaching their farmlands, resulting in acute food shortages, the envoy further said.
Published 15 Mar, 2021 01:31pm
CAA extends travel SOPs for Pakistan bound visitors
Pakistan

CAA extends travel SOPs for Pakistan bound visitors

  • The authority also shared the list of countries, classified under categories A, B, and C.
  • Eight countries fall in the category, which include, South Africa, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, Portugal, The Netherlands, Botswana and Zambia.
Updated 13 Mar, 2021 04:41pm
PM Imran green lights establishment of Civil Drone Authority
Pakistan

PM Imran green lights establishment of Civil Drone Authority

  • “Employing drone technology for commercial, research and development, agricultural and other peaceful purposes was the need of the hour,” says the PM.
  • The authority is formed for the purpose of putting in place an institutionalised mechanism to facilitate development and regulation of the sector.
Published 13 Mar, 2021 02:08pm
Pakistani Taliban threaten organisers of Women's Day March
Pakistan

Pakistani Taliban threaten organisers of Women's Day March

  • The Pakistani Taliban on Friday threatened women’s rights activists who organised demonstrations to mark International Women’s Day in the country, accusing them of blasphemy and obscenity.
  • The Taliban statement followed a flurry of falsified images and video clips on social media that suggested participants in the March 8 protests had insulted Islam, which they strongly denied.
Updated 13 Mar, 2021 04:11pm
Senate chairman election has been stolen: Bilawal
Pakistan

Senate chairman election has been stolen: Bilawal

"Those votes were cast properly, legally, constitutionally, but seven senators of the Senate of Pakistan were purposefully disenfranchised and Mr. Gillani, despite winning, has still not sat on that seat.” Sanjrani received 48 votes while Gilani secured 42 votes. However, seven votes were rejected.
Published 12 Mar, 2021 09:03pm
Sharjeel returns as Pakistan name squads for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours
Sports

Sharjeel returns as Pakistan name squads for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

  • 18-player T20I and ODI squads named, 20-player Test side confirmed; 14 players feature in both T20I and ODI sides, eight players earn selectors’ nod across all formats.
  • Mohammad Hafeez and Shadab Khan return after missing South Africa series, Sharjeel Khan recalled to T20I side; Yasir Shah not available for Zimbabwe Tests due to left knee injury.
Updated 12 Mar, 2021 05:24pm
Is MG planning to introduce hybrid SUV in Pakistan?
BR Research

Is MG planning to introduce hybrid SUV in Pakistan?

  • The company tweeted an image of its’ plug-in hybrid variant of HS named MG HS PHEV stating: “This is an automobile that will refine all the values of life!”
  • The car would have a 1500cc Turbocharged engine as well as a charging port like electric vehicles.
Updated 12 Mar, 2021 03:39pm
'Pakistan will pay a huge price', Fawad Chaudhry says after PHC bans TikTok
Pakistan

'Pakistan will pay a huge price', Fawad Chaudhry says after PHC bans TikTok

  • "I understand most of the judges are unaware of the tech working models, I'll request the Chief Justice of Pakistan to intervene and the Ministry of Science and Technology will work with Judiciary for tech modules for judges," the minister tweeted.
  • PTA banned the Chinese video-sharing app in Pakistan following PHC's verdict.
Published 12 Mar, 2021 12:50pm
PCB targets June window for remaining HBL PSL 6 matches
Sports

PCB targets June window for remaining HBL PSL 6 matches

  • June emerged as the most preferred and practical window due to Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s international commitments in March/April and late August/September.
  • The remaining 20 matches in June are now being planned following the men’s national cricket team’s return from Zimbabwe on 13 May and before their departure for England on 26 June.
Published 11 Mar, 2021 04:30pm