ISLAMABAD-The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce was informed on Monday that debt payment by the Trading Corporation of Pakistan to various government entities, including the payment of commercial bank loans and their markup has surged to Rs259.3 billion. The Senate committee discussed a Private Member’s Bill titled the Imports and Exports (Control) Amendment Bill, 2023. Furthermore, the Senate committee discussed the duty-free import of cars up to 1350cc for disabled persons. The committee chairman recommended the ministry to devise an export strategy for the oranges largely produce in the Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In attendance were Deputy Chairman Senate Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Senator Fida Muhammad, Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Senator Danesh Kumar, Senator Palwasha Muhammad Zai Khan, Senator Muhammad Abdul Qadir, Special Secretary Commerce Sarah Saeed, Chairman TCP Syed Rafeo Bashir Shah and other senior officials of relevant departments.

One such example is the Kashmir Orphan Relief Trust (KORT) Educational and Residential Complex. KORT has just caught the spotlight around the world by winning the prestigious Zayed Sustainability Award at the Global Climate Conference, COP28. Specially dedicated to the orphans of the 2005 massive earthquake in the country, KORT is the largest orphanage in South Asia, and now the Top Global School in South Asia as well. KORT is a powerful case of people-led initiatives and the impact the non-profit sector can generate. Zayed Sustainability Award is the legacy of UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Finding the pathway to Pakistan’s prosperity demands a multi-directional approach and given our policy complexities and constraints, economists alone cannot undertake this job. At the 3rd Pakistan Prosperity Forum organised by PRIME, an environment was created to discuss pathways to Pakistan’s prosperity and in this article, I will share key takeaways from this exercise. There are various indicators to look at to assess whether public debt is sustainable or not. Read IMF sees $8b dip in debt in two yearsAs an expense item, debt servicing has grown faster than any other item over the last few years. While it is the mandate of the government, it must be accompanied with a serious discussion on tax reforms.

photo: fileGlobal recession is the most feared villain in the fairy tale of global economy and finance. I personally think that the fear of recession is even more harmful than the actual recession as imagination is always more hurtful than reality. This is just a symptom; the underlying effects are also reflating in economic models of global economic players. Another contributor to this gloomy story of global recession is the lacklustre economic activity in China. Data of the US job market is very resilient with unemployment rate expected to tick marginally up from 3.6% to 3.9% by 2025.

With his considerable experience in film and television, Munawar brings a touch of elegance and artistry to the Sparx Neo11 campaign. With the Sparx Neo11, it feels like holding a piece of futuristic art in your hands. It’s not just a phone; it’s a companion for the creative, the bold, and the innovative," says Sheheryar Munawar. Sparx smartphones are synonymous with innovative marketing strategies, and the Sparx Neo11 campaign with Sheheryar Munawar is no exception. Sparx Neo11 takes the smartphone market by storm with its impressive features, elegant design, and backing from prominent figures like Sheheryar Munawar.

"If Johnny Depp is your idol, you should reassess your whole life, Ranveer, please," said one X user. Another said, "Separating art from the artist doesn’t work and especially not for a violent scumbag like Johnny Depp. if johnny depp is your idol you should reassess your whole life ranveer PLEASE https://t.co/vIP7k41mYX — s (@yoongienthusias) December 1, 2023separating art from the artist doesn’t work and especially not for a violent scumbag like johnny depp. Another remarked, "No but I genuinely don’t understand why Ranveer is getting the hate for appreciating Johnny Depp 'the actor.' Why are ppl after ranveer singh just bcz he had lil moment with Johnny depp?

Let’s talk about the 2023 Florida State Seminoles football team. My first college football game was at The Swamp, my second at the old Orange Bowl. However, this year’s team easily takes the cake for the most lovable, special group of Seminole football players I’ve been fortunate to watch. The College Football Playoff committee’s debacle won’t change that. They captivated the hearts of Seminole fans and most of the college football world.

Meanwhile, the PTI is apparently seeking favour from CJP Isa to impede the plans of powerful circles against theparty following the May 9 incidents. Read CJP says fully cognizant of his dutiesAlthough CJP Isa intervened and compelled the authorities to announce the date of the general elections. It's worth noting that CJP Isa recently did intervene, compelling authorities to announce the date for general elections. Read Imran urges CJP Isa's attention towards PTI's 'victimization'Several lawyers consider that the response to Imran Khan's letter was uncalled for and invited more trolling against CJP Isa on social media by PTI supporters. CJP Isa ought to carry out his duties without fear or favour.

Former CFL linebacker Alex Singleton will be a persona non grata in Houston for the foreseeable future after engaging in a heated exchange with Texans’ rookie quarterback C.J. Singleton continued to the QB and finished with his hands on Stroud, delivering a firm shove as whistles blew. ALEX SINGLETON PUSHING CJ STROUD STROUD GETTING IN HIS FACE pic.twitter.com/YjHArcY0bs — JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) December 3, 2023The altercation required several moments to settle but Singleton received the lone 15-yard penalty, erasing Tunsil’s previous infraction and giving Houston a new set of downs. Houston Texans legend J.J. Watt addressed the situation during his segment of the NFL on CBS halftime show, backing his former team’s quarterback to the delight of his fellow panellists by saying, “This is H-Town. Stroud finished the game completing 16-of-27 passes for 274 yards and one touchdown, while Singleton led his team with 11 tackles and one sack.

12/3: Face The Nation This week on "Face the Nation," House Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is assisting Israel in finding Hamas leadership and identifying the "gaps" in intelligence ahead of the Oct. 7 attack. Plus, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the Republican party and the 2024 race.

Pakistan holds immense poten­tial in energy, capable of pro­ducing 50,000 MW of hydropow­er. In 2012, our electricity capacity was 22,000 MW, and by 2023, it has surged to 39,000 MW. To meet interim needs, we re­sorted to thermal energy, result­ing in a significant spike in bills. Our failure to devise a compre­hensive plan for hydropower gen­eration has led to a shift towards renewable energy. There’s an ur­gent need to privatise the sec­tor and address internal issues in WAPDA, such as common line losses and theft.

Face The Nation: Cox, Polis, Gottlieb Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...the co-chairs of the National Governors Association, Gov. Jared Polis and Gov. Spencer Cox, tells "Face the Nation" that their goal is that "whatever the issue is, whether it's abortion, whether it's Israel, Palestine, whether it's the border and immigration, stop shouting, start talking and listening", Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb tells "Face the Nation" that the U.S. is looking at a "more typical winter pathogen season", and Last week, there were four high-profile departures from public service, ranging from highly distinguished to controversial to disastrous: Rep. George Santos became the sixth lawmaker to be expelled from Congress and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died at the age of 100, while Rosalynn Carter was remembered as she was laid to rest in Georgia and Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, died at the age of 93. Mark Strassmann takes a look.

Gulf nations lead the way on healthcare revolutionDr. Majid RafizadehShort Url https://arab.news/b3ngqWhile some countries in the Middle East have made significant progress in the development of their healthcare systems by restructuring their healthcare industries, others have fallen behind. It is promising that the Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain, have made significant progress when it comes to their healthcare systems. Secondly, making significant investments in the healthcare system is essential in protecting society, creating an equitable future and boosting the economy. The healthcare system should not be viewed through the prism of consumption. They have made improving their healthcare systems a priority and a considerable amount of their budgets have been allocated to developing and enhancing value-based healthcare systems.

Pakistan's first-ever IT delegation to Qatar arrived in Doha on Saturday for a five-day visit, aiming to attract investment and explore opportunities for Pakistani software houses and freelance developers. The minister said he highlighted Pakistan’s IT potential at the conference in Doha, which included "exciting meetings" with businesses in Qatar to establish collaboration with Pakistani IT firms. “This time, 30 Pakistani firms are taking part in this conference, but in the near future, Pakistan will be showcasing 300 IT firms in Qatar,” he said. “This collaboration aims to create a secure technological ecosystem, aligning with Qatar's remarkable strides in automating various business sectors,” he said. “Qatari companies exhibited significant interest in fintech, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital transformation,” he told Arab News over the phone.

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani security forces yesterday foiled a major terror attack planed for Peshawar by arresting the most wanted terrorist affiliated with the banned organization Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), after a high profile successful operation. According to sources, during the investigation, the arrested terrorist disclosed that the TTP was planning to carry out major terrorist activities in Peshawar for which he was the key planner. After getting information from the arrested terrorist, the security forces conducted a raid in Khyber district, in which huge a cache of weapons, ammunition, detonators, and explosive materials used in suicide jackets were recovered from an underground place. The sources further said that the arrested terrorist made huge revelations about TTP terror planning and the network in KP which has been timely dismantled by the security forces.