To make it easier for people to pay their taxes, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided that banks open on Saturdays will have longer banking hours this weekend. The SBP announced that these banks will stay open until 4:00 pm on both Saturday (March 30) and Sunday (March 31). This extension is specifically…
In today’s ever-changing job market, where remote work is increasingly common, the idea of ‘working from anywhere’ holds great appeal. Many people are attracted to the idea of working for US-based or multinational companies, especially with the growing value of the dollar currency. While there are numerous remote job opportunities available, not all of them…
Eid al-Fitr is a significant festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. In Pakistan, this joyous occasion is observed with great enthusiasm, with families coming together to share meals, exchange gifts, and offer prayers. However, one particular custom that has gained prominence in recent years is the…
Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema supported the contentious fee policy for Aitchison College students, urging Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman to uphold it. However, he opted out of availing the benefits for his own children, citing a negative campaign against his family. The controversy unfolded when Aitchison College Principal Michael A. Thompson resigned, alleging interference from…
A big operation happened at Islamabad International Airport recently. Officers from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) caught a well-known terrorist while he was going through immigration. The captured terrorist had a bounty of five million rupees on his head. After catching him, the authorities handed him over to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. This action came…
In Pakistan, the 2024 Honda Civic lineup offers something for everyone, with prices ranging from PKR 8,329,000 for the base model Standard to PKR 9,899,000 for the top-tier RS variant. These prices are set before the car leaves the factory, giving customers options to choose what suits them best. The Honda Civic is a favorite…
The Federal Minister for Petroleum and Energy, Dr. Musadik Malik, highlighted the government’s commitment to providing relief to the general public. Speaking on Dunya News’ program “On The Front” on Monday, Malik emphasized the government’s efforts to tackle the economic difficulties facing the country. According to Malik, the government’s top priority is to generate job…
The Punjab government has introduced a significant plan to deal with the lack of teachers in schools. They aim to recruit 30,000 visiting teachers in the first phase. Currently, the School Education Department (SED) in the province is short of 115,000 teachers. The last big hiring of schoolteachers happened in 2018 under the PML-N government….
AL Habib Exchange, a subsidiary of Bank AL Habib, has officially started its operations in Pakistan. It has opened ten branches across four major cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar. Last year in September, following an announcement by Bank AL Habib, the Board of Directors unanimously agreed to establish an Exchange Company as a wholly-owned…