Islamabad, July 26, 2019: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday told a Senate special committee that the government should either increase the authority’s “technical capabilities” or block social media websites in the country in order to stop the circulation of “blasphemous content”. While briefing the Senate Special Committee to examine purported grievances, PTA Chairman Major General…
Islamabad, July 26, 2019: Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal called on Prime Minister Imran and update him over the in-place measures to cope with challenges of monsoon spell. Read More: Monsoon weather likely to affect Sindh province The Chairman NDMA apprised the Prime Minister regarding the preparatory measures to guard…
Karachi, July 26, 2019: Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC) hosted a dinner in the honour of Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Hon. Wendy Gilmour. At the occasion, Ms Gilmour appreciated the contribution of CPBC for enhancement of trade between Canada & Pakistan. She said that new post of senior trade commissioner has established in high…
Karachi, July 26, 2019: Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim (FFBL) posted a loss of Rs0.55 per share on consolidated basis due to decline in GP margins by 2 points YoY to 16 percent and increase in finance cost by 98 percent YoY to Rs2.3 billion for 2Q2019. The Food business of the company (Fauji Foods) posted…
Karachi, July 26, 2019: An active monsoon weather system is likely to affect Sindh province during the next 36-48 hours. Under the influence of this system widespread rain/wind-thunderstorm with isolated moderate to heavy falls are expected in Thatta, Hyderabad, Shaheed Banazirabad and Karachi divisions. Read More: NDMA chairman updates PM on monsoon emergency measures whereas…