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ISLAMABAD: Meta has launched a series of specially created Ramadan themed features across its apps to help people connect with their loved ones ahead of Eid. To help make online check-ins more fun, WhatsApp has released a new sticker pack, which includes stickers in Urdu, designed to help Pakistanis share timely well-wishes with their nearest and dearest. As we get closer to Eid, many go online to buy their clothes for the occasion. Creators like Osamah Nasir and Ayla Adnan are on Instagram, sharing their favorite Pakistani clothing brands, like Moosajee and House of Aamna Aqeel. They are calling on…

easypaisa has once again demonstrated its prowess on the global stage with its groundbreaking “Audio Nikahnama” campaign securing significant recognition at the esteemed CLIO Awards. Standing out as the sole Pakistani brand to clinch accolades this year, easypaisa earned two bronze awards in the categories of “Specific Target Audience” and “Use of Platform/Native Integration” within the audio and digital/mobile mediums. Established in 1959, the CLIO Awards are revered for their acknowledgment of excellence in advertising, heralding bold and innovative work that propels the industry forward while fostering connections within the creative community. Renowned as the world’s premier international advertising award,…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has said that the exports from the South Asian country witnessed an increase of 8.93 percent during the first nine months of the current financial year (2023-24) compared to the corresponding period of previous year. As per the PBS data, exports from Pakistan increased up to $22.914 billion during July-March (2023-24) as against the exports of $21.036 billion in July-March (2022-23), indicating an increase of 8.93 percent. The PBS stated that the imports into Pakistan decreased by 8.65 percent to $39.944 billion in the current fiscal year against the imports of $43.724 billion…

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, has focused his attention during the past month on addressing economic issues, improving domestic and foreign affairs, and providing facilities to the public. His activities over the past month demonstrate a clear commitment to enhancing the country’s economic situation. The new federal government has prioritized initiating reforms on an urgent basis, focusing on immediate improvement measures. Instead of mere verbal claims or loud announcements, written directives are being issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, emphasizing the implementation of these directives by each ministry through the submission of written performance reports. During the past…

KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) for Humanitarian Response to support the establishment of a Primary Care Health Facility in the flood-affected District Thatta, at Makli. Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of Bank Alfalah, who graciously donated $10 million to the devastating floods that hit Pakistan, the Bank has embarked on a two-pronged strategy to redevelop communities. This partnership with IHHN is part of a phase 2 plan to address long-term healthcare issues. Under the…

ISLAMABAD: Unilever Pakistan and Karachi Press Club held an interactive session to address the development needs for climate journalism in Pakistan. The event was attended by prominent journalists, aimed to delve into the nuances of climate change reporting and its critical importance in shaping public awareness and policy discourse. The session commenced with an overview of Unilever’s sustainability initiatives, which not only aim to transform the livelihoods of those associated with the organization but also aspire to create a broader impact on society. Discussions revolved around the imperative to distinguish between climate change and its impacts, as well as the…

By: Faisal Shahzad ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has said that tea imports into the country during first 8 months of current financial year increased by 10.13 per cent as compared to the imports of the same period of last year. The PBS said from July-February 2023-24, 180,509 metric tons of tea costing at $436.677 million were imported to Pakistan as against the imports of 161,056 metric tons valued $395.489 million of the same period of last year. It said that on monthly basis, the tea imports into Pakistan increased by 38.53 percent as 18,685 metric tons of…

By: Muhammad Faheem It was early spring when the campus was all carpeted with red silk cotton flowers: as red as the cheeks of a bride on nuptial night. The sun rays were reflecting while hitting the petals of the red blood flowers on the ground. There was a professor of fair height crossing the last phases of his third decade of life with a lock combed to the right side of his forehead wearing a vase coat and shalwar kameez with traditional shoes. It was he, the professor, who was explaining to his book-worm pupils how to be stylish…

By: Faisal Shahzad ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued directives to action against tax defaulters and evaders on an emergency basis, a statement said on Monday. According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Shehbaz Sharif also took notice of delays in the implementation of Trace and Track System (TTS) in sugar, tobacco, cement and fertilizer industries. The statement said that the Prime Minister took the notice during a meeting about implementation of track and trace system in Islamabad. Shehbaz Sharif ordered to the authorities concerned to set up a committee to identify the issues in…

Ramadan heralds a period of heightened spirituality, togetherness, and benevolence among fasting Muslims worldwide. From dawn till sunset, adherents abstain from food and drink as an act of devotion to the Almighty. Each city in the world greets the month with its unique customs, but none quite like Dubai, which embraces the essence of Ramadan with distinctive arrangements tailored to the serene occasion. Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal, is a pivotal part of observing Ramadan. It incorporates nutrition to sustain individuals throughout the day. Dubai, known for its vibrancy, offers a diverse array of Suhoor deals for cuisines, set amidst an…