Category: Cover Stories
Maryam Nawaz Becomes First Woman Chief Minister of Punjab
Maryam Nawaz, the daughter of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, was elected on Tuesday as the first woman chief minister of Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province. Nawaz, 50, is a senior vice president of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party. She was elected by the Punjab Assembly, defeating Rana Aftab…
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Grenlit Studios Secures Exclusive Shark Tank License from Sony Pictures TV for Groundbreaking Pakistani Production
KARACHI: – Grenlit Studios, proudly announces a monumental leap forward with the acquisition ofthe Shark Tank license from Sony Pictures Television. This will bring the globally acclaimedentrepreneurial reality show to Pakistan, showcasing the nation’s business prowess on aninternational stage. Launched in 2001, as Tigers of Money in Japan, created by…
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Pakistan Welcomes PayPal (Partially): US Giant Partners with Local Provider
Pakistan’s freelancers are disappointed after learning that PayPal will not offer its services directly in the country. Instead, the company will partner with a local third-party payment processor, Payoneer or some other FinTech company already operating in Pakistan. The news comes after years of government efforts to bring PayPal to…
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Punjab CM defers driving license fee increase
In a statement, Qureshi said that the fee increase would not be implemented until January 9. “The people of Punjab will be able to obtain a driving license by paying the old fee until January 9,” he said. Qureshi also announced the virtual inauguration of 36 upgraded police stations across…
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Showbiz Icon Noor Bukhari Makes Political Debut, Files Nomination Papers for Elections
Renowned for her accolades in the entertainment industry, Noor Bukhari has entered the political arena, marking her presence in the electoral fray. The acclaimed figure, who has often lauded the showbiz industry for its contributions, is now participating in the electoral process as a candidate aligned with the Pakistan Peoples…
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Punjab Govt Officially Launches Electric Rickshaw
In a bid to curb rising air pollution, the Punjab government, in collaboration with a private firm, has rolled out a pilot project launching electric rickshaws on provincial roads. The initiative, unveiled after a high-level meeting chaired by Transport Secretary Ahmed Javaid Qazi, marks a partnership between the Transport Department…
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