ula ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was informed on Thursday that the number of audit paras pending before it ha risen to about 21,000. Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Javed Jahangir informed a meeting of the PAC that 18,500 audit paras had been pending till August 2018, but later 2,000 to 2,200 new paras were added to the backlog. …

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) team on Thursday carried out a search and inspection of the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) offices in Karachi to investigate possible anti-competitive activities by manufacturers. Sources in the CCP said that two different teams entered and searched the offices of APCMA chairman and vice chairman located in Karachi and impounded relevant …

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Thursday deferred a final decision relating to unbundling of gas utilities — Sui Nothern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL) — and instead decided to constitute a sub-committee to examine the proposal at length and see if domestic consultants could come up with a way forward. The …

A DAY after the government notified rules that define how social media will be governed in Pakistan, technology companies announced that the regulations would make it difficult for them to continue their operations in the country. The rules titled, “Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020,” have been framed under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act …

Prince William recently released a statement regarding the probe being led into Princess Diana’s infamous Panorama interview, and through it all left royal fans in shock. The statement was released on Twitter by royal author and correspondent Omid Scobie. It read, “The independent investigation is a step in the right direction.” Furthermore, “It should help establish the truth behind the …

The rift between Prince Harry, Meghan and Queen Elizabeth is widening, according to a royal expert. Royal author Katie Nicholl said that the couple’s recent photo-shoot on Remembrance Day will not help relations with the royal family. British experts have accused the couple of trying to steal the limelight from the Queen by releasing their photos during their visit to …

Michael J. Fox spills is taking a walk down his memory lane to recall and spill the details behind one of his biggest nights with none other than Princess Diana. Fox had the chance to be seated next to the Princess of Wales during the premiere of his movie Back To The Future in London in 1985, when things started going downhill. …

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have hired a new PR aide to their media team as part of their efforts to strengthen their publications relations team , according to UK’s Daily Express. The publication reported that royal couple is trying to expand their charitable work and Netflix project. The couple who stepped down form their royal roles earlier this …

Angelina Jolie is directing a new film that will feature British actor Tom Hardy, according to a latest report. The report said that the former wife of Brad Pitt is directing a biopic about photographer Don McCullin. The “Dark Knight Rises” actor will star in the movie about the photographer who covered crises in Vietnam and Northern Ireland. Angelina will …

TikTok sensations Charli D’Amelio and her sister Dixie D’Amelio are in the eye of storm after a controversial video of the two spread like wildfire. The duo is being called out for their questionable behaviour towards private chef Aaron May in the video that marks the debut episode of their family’s new YouTube series  Dinner With The D’Amelios.  The clip, featuring …