PIA appoints former SalamAir chief Adrian Hamilton-Manns as its new CEO
The privatised airline’s board calls the New Zealander “a world expert” in reviving airlines and a “pivotal chapter” in its transformation
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Refineries to carry Rs15 billion a month to stop a Rs15 petrol price rise, Pakistan’s petroleum minister says
Ali Pervaiz Malik rules out a fuel shortage and says November supplies are covered, but gives no new price before talks with refiners on Tuesday
PM Shehbaz orders action against banks delaying loans to farmers, small businesses and Apna Ghar home buyers
Only Rs91 billion of Rs511 billion approved under the Apna Ghar housing scheme has reached borrowers, the prime minister’s review meeting was told
Doctors shut OPDs and private clinics across Pakistan in two-day strike over FBR raids and police cases
Emergency departments stay open as the Pakistan Medical Association protests point of sale rules and criminal cases against doctors
Pakistan’s cybercrime agency to prosecute foreigners caught at illegal call centres instead of deporting them
Those convicted will serve their sentences in Pakistani prisons before going home, officials say, after raids on seven centres last month led to more than 600 arrests.
Lahore High Court orders meeting for Noreen Niazi with her daughters and summons deputy commissioner over detention of Imran Khan’s sisters
The deputy commissioner must explain the extended detention of Noreen and Uzma on November 4, while Aleema Khan’s petition has been adjourned until next week.
Pakistan’s inflation eases to 9.6% in October from 10.3% in September, but stays well above last year’s level
Prices rose 1.1 per cent in the month, and inflation has averaged 10.05 per cent so far this financial year against 4.79 per cent a year earlier.
PTV Drama and Film Academy to be revamped and offer Pakistan’s first local colour grading training, Tarar says
The information minister says the academy will work with the private sector and universities to train young people in film, drama and digital content, and raise PTV’s revenue.
Pakistan considers tokenising its Eurobond debt and will seek cabinet approval, Aurangzeb says
The finance minister tells a digital assets dialogue that talks are under way before a request for proposals, and urges banks to build expertise while warning of constant cyberattacks.
Pakistan’s National Incubation Centers win Commonwealth digital policy award in London
Ignite’s startup programme takes the top prize in its category, and Pakistan also wins silver and bronze honours at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation awards.
