Four TikTokers, including one female, were shot dead in Garden area of Karachi on Tuesday morning, Dawn reported citing officials. City Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sarfaraz Nawaz Shaikh said all four deceased were active on social media, particularly Tik Tok. He said two of those who died, identified as Muskan and Amir,
Day: February 2, 2021
Pak Suzuki Increased the Price of APV in Lakhs
Pak Suzuki has increased the price of APV by Rs1,115,000. After this hike, the cost of the vehicle went from Rs3,460,000 to Rs4,575,000. This is one of the biggest price hikes in local automotive industry in recent times. It is pertinent to mention that Pak Suzuki imports this All-Purpose Vehicle (APV), and doesn’t manufacture/assemble it locally. The increase in vehicles’ prices in Pakistan has become
Bank Holiday on Kashmir Day Announced
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced bank holiday on occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 05, 2021. The SBP said that it would remain closed on February 05, 2021 (Friday) on the occasion of “Kashmir Solidarity Day”. On this day, one-minute silence shall be observed at 10:00 a.m.
Dubai forms Vaccine Logistics Alliance to Expedite Global Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Through the Emirate to Developing Countries
Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai today launched the Vaccine Logistics Alliance to speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world through the emirate. In support of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO)
100 Days of Orange Line Metro Train’s Operations
The Orange Line Metro Train System (OLMRTS) successfully completed its first 100 days of operations on February 02, 2021 while ensuringstrict implementation of all the necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to Covid-19. The operational timings of these sleek, hi-tech trains are from 6:15am to 10pm. The gap between each train
TCL Becomes the Title Sponsor of Peshawar Zalmi ahead of PSL 2021
With Pakistan’s largest sporting event just around the corner, electronics giant TCL Pakistan once again renewed their partnership with Peshawar Zalmi. The partnership was formally signed by Zalmi Chairman Javed Afridi and TCL Pakistan’s General Manager Sunny Yang in a ceremony. PSL 2021 will see TCL serving as the main
7th Sky Entertainment Launches New Drama Serial ‘MujheKhuda Pe Yakeen Hai’
7th Sky Entertainment is all set to air yet another tale of love, hatred, and revenge with their latest outing ‘MujheKhuda Pe Yakeen Hai’. The drama serial will air on 1st February 2021 on Geo Entertainment. ‘MujheKhuda Pe Yakeen Hai’ narrates a compelling story of a young woman Rida who leads a happy
Lucky Cement Announces Capacity Expansion of 3.15 MT and Records Consolidated Earnings of PKR 12.44 Billion for the Half Year Ended December 31, 2020
Lucky Cement announced to enhance its cement production capacity at its Pezu Plant by 3.15 million tons per annum, to keep pace with the increasing demand in the domestic cement industry. The construction work on the project is expected to commence within current financial year and is expected to be completed in
Irfan Siddiqui Elected President of OICCI – the Largest Business Chamber in Pakistan, Based on Economic Contribution
Mr Irfan Siddiqui, President and CEO, Meezan Bank Limited has taken over as the President of the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) for the 2021 term. This was announced at the 161st Annual General Meeting of the OICCI held at the Chamber on Monday, February 1, 2021. Mr. Ghiasuddin Khan, Managing
Bank Alfalah and The Beaconhouse Group Sign MoU for Personal Loan Financing Solutions
Bank Alfalah and The Beaconhouse Group – one of Pakistan’s largest private school networks - have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate personal loan financing solutions for the employees of the Beaconhouse School System. The agreement was developed to make Bank Alfalah’s diverse range of quick and affordable financing