How much salary raise government employees can expect in Budget 2024? The Pakistan government is set to present its federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on June 7. The budget, estimated at Rs 16,700 billion, will address the country’s precarious economic conditions and align with the 24th “longer and larger” bailout program of the […]
Day: May 17, 2024
Why Imran Khan wore ‘sky blue shirt’ during court hearing via video link
Why Imran Khan wore ‘sky blue shirt’ during court hearing via video link? Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan made a highly anticipated appearance before the Supreme Court via video link from prison on Thursday, seeking to challenge recent amendments to the country’s anti-graft laws. Despite expectations for a live stream of the proceedings on […]
New marble mausoleum in Agra draws comparisons to Taj Mahal
Agra, India – A newly completed white marble mausoleum in Soami Bagh, Agra, has rapidly become a prominent attraction, drawing inevitable comparisons to the iconic Taj Mahal. Located about 12 kilometers from the Taj Mahal, this grand structure is dedicated to Param Purush Pooran Dhani Swamiji Maharaj, the founder of the Radhasoami sect. A Century […]
Pakistan ‘fails’ to satisfy IMF on real estate taxation reforms
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ‘fails’ to satisfy IMF on real estate taxation reforms. The fifth round of talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently underway as Pakistan seeks a fresh bailout package to address its balance of payments crisis. However, the negotiations have encountered difficulties, particularly over the measures proposed to bring the […]
Coloniality, Modernity and Urdu Literature: Book review
Prof. Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyar from Institute of Urdu Language & Literature presented his book titled “Coloniality, Modernity and Urdu Literature,” at the Punjab University Library Book club’s ‘Meet the Author’ session at the Library Auditorium. Dr Nayyar offered profound insights into the complex interplay between colonialism, modernity, and Urdu literature . Prof. Nayyar underscored […]