Pakistani News for the Rest of Us

The monopoly of the state-owned telecom giant, Pakistan Telecommunications Company (PTCL), over fixed line telephones, is coming to an end in Karachi with the start of the new year, as two new private telecom operators are ready to provide fixed line as well as wireless connections to new subscribers.
The PTA official said that in …

The Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has announced the opening of the women’s wing of cricket in Pakistan.
It has been decided that Dr Mira Phailbus (Sitara-e-Imtiaz and Pride of Performance) is to be Chairperson Women’s Cricket, Mr Imtiaz Ahmad (former Pakistan captain) is to be Adviser Women’s Cricket and Mrs Shamsa Hashmi is …

Pakistan Business Council was formally launched in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday to help promote trade, commerce and investment between the two friendly countries. The Business Council was approved and registered by the UAE government and a formal announcement was made at a press conference arranged by the Abu Dhabi Chamber …