Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will deliberate on a salary increment for employees today (Friday) during an HR Committee meeting in Karachi. If approved, the proposal will be forwarded to the Board of Directors. PIA employees have not received a raise since 2015, reported a national daily. Separately, efforts to privatize the loss-making airline remain stalled […]
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The alleged victim of a US miscarriage of justice, Dr Aafia Siddiqui, is being denied access to an imam, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. In spite of all rhetoric and tantrums Pakistan could do nothing for her. Dr Aafia Siddiqui is currently imprisoned in FMC Carswell prison in the United States for allegations of terrorism,
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General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China, met with met with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, on Wednesday, according to a statement from the military. The meeting, held at the General Headquarters (GHQ), was attended by General Zhang and
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The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theatre Command Special Forces Commandos will take part in a joint exercise ‘Warrior-VIII’ with Pakistan. The 20-day-long joint anti-terrorism exercise in Pakistan was announced by the Chinese Defence Ministry on Tuesday, and will be held from November 20 to December 11. According to the Chinese Defence Ministry, the
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Following the recent high-profile visit of Pakistani delegation to Azerbaijan, Federal Minister for Investment, Privatisation, and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan, chaired an important review meeting to assess progress on investment and privatisation matters. According to Express Tribune, joining the meeting via video link, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Qasim Mohi Uddin, brought some exciting news. He
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A Pakistan Case Studyby Amir Jahangir It is a common but mistaken belief that the stock market is a clear reflection of a country’s economic health. Stock market movements are often equated with the broader economic landscape, but this assumption does not hold up under scrutiny. In reality, the stock market does not provide an
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General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People’s Republic of China, along with a high-level delegation, visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Wednesday. The distinguished guest held a one-on-one meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir followed by delegation-level discussions, said an Inter Services Public
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Pakistan’s security forces have been accused of pushing a man off a stack of cargo containers during Tuesday’s protests in the capital Islamabad, where crowds demanded the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan’s party said the incident was one of several examples of police brutality at the demonstrations and has since called off
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The Bureau of Emigration has introduced a new requirement for obtaining employment visas for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it mandatory for applicants to submit a police character certificate. Adnan Paracha, Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Overseas Employment Promoters Association (POEPA), explained that this step is now a prerequisite for individuals seeking work opportunities
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Inflation-battered citizens may face yet another hike in petrol prices as the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government set to announce new petroleum products rates on Novermber 30. Petrol prices may rise by Rs3.15 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) could see an increase of Rs3.20 per litre. Kerosene oil prices are also expected to surge
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