Economic stability is possible when a country, region, or community maintains steady growth, low inflation, predictable employment, and balanced public finances over time. Essentially, it means avoiding large fluctuations in key economic indicators that can disrupt businesses, jobs, and households. Achieving economic stability usually involves a combination of policies, planning, and structural measures: Key Factors […]
Day: August 12, 2022
Re-recorded national anthem of Pakistan to release on August 14th
The re-recorded national anthem will be unveiled by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the national flag-raising ceremony on August 14th, according to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday. She gave a speech as the chief guest at the Digital Photography Exhibition’s opening ceremony, which was held on Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day. She […]
Making TikTok videos at public places on Independence Day banned
On Friday, the Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) issued orders prohibiting people from making TikTok videos in public places in Punjab on August 14. “On Independence Day, social media activists should not be permitted to film videos in public places for no apparent reason.” The IGP directed that “police should keep a close eye […]
LHC bars Punjab police from harassing PML-N leaders
The Lahore High Court stopped the Punjab police from harassing Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leaders illegally on Friday. The court heard complaints about the harassment of PML-N leaders such as Ataullah Tarar, Rana Mashhood, and Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan. The court also ordered the Punjab IGP to produce all cases filed against PML-N leaders Tarar, Mashhood, […]
Pakistan govt receives IMF’s letter of intent
The Government of Pakistan has received a letter of intent from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding an extended loan facility, bringing the disbursement of the billion-dollar tranche for the combined seventh and eighth reviews one step closer. The government will sign the letter of intent and return it to the IMF, according to Ministry […]
Hamza files review appeal against SC decision
Hamza Shehbaz, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and son of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, filed a petition in the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday, asking the court to review its July 26, 2022 decision in which it declared the Punjab Assembly (PA) deputy speaker’s ruling in the election for Punjab chief minister null and void. […]
Saleem Baig reappointed as Pemra chief
Saleem Baig has been reappointed as the chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority. On Friday, the establishment division issued a notification in this regard. The federal cabinet gave its approval for Mr. Baig’s reappointment as Pemra chief via the circulation summary. Mr. Baig’s four-year term as Pemra chairman expired on June 27, 2022, […]
Ch Khaleequz Zaman made new Punjab prosecutor general
Advocate Chaudhry Khaleequz Zaman of the Lahore High Court (LHC) was appointed as the Punjab prosecutor general on Friday. He took over for Arif Kamal Noon, who stepped down after the end of his term. According to sources, Zaman, who is from Gujrat, retired as a sessions judge and was working as the National Accountability […]