Author: Osama Tabasam

Biden nominates Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, the first Muslim woman as a federal judge

Biden announced his latest round of judicial nominees on Wednesday, including Nusrat Jahan Choudhury. If confirmed, she will be the first Muslim American woman to hold a federal judgeship. Biden’s 13th round of judicial nominations included eight nominees, nearly all of whom were women, and only one male nominee. Choudhury would also be the first Bangladeshi American serving as a federal judge.

Blast in Lahore’s New Anarkali kills three, injures 25

In a bomb blast in Lahore’s busy New Anarkali area on Thursday, two persons and a child were killed and 25 others were injured. Those injured have been transferred to the Mayo Hospital. According to hospital sources, nine injured people were in precarious condition. A number of motorcycles parked near the explosion site were destroyed.

FBR freezes Aima Baig’s bank accounts over ‘unpaid taxes’

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) froze all the bank accounts of renowned Pakistani singer Aima Baig today for nonpayment of taxes. Before FBR could reach Baig, she had already withdrawn 25 million rupees from her bank accounts and emptied them. Currently, the FBR is considering seizing her vehicles. Apparently, Baig owes Rs85 million in income taxes.

Govt to Regulate Crypto & Launch Blockchain Technology Projects Soon

Senator Shibli Faraz has said the government intends to regulate crypto and make blockchain technology available as soon as possible. He told participants at the Blockchain Summit in Islamabad that the State Bank, SECP, and Finance Ministry have all teamed up to accomplish this goal. According to him, the government’s first goal was to regulate crypto and then educate the common man about its use.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar declared as the best chief minister in all four provinces

A survey conducted by IPOR on Tuesday indicates that Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar is the best chief minister across the four provinces. Buzdar ranked highest among the four chief ministers in the survey in terms of three-year performance. Buzdar has been ranked as the best chief minister of Punjab by 45%, followed by Mahmood Khan, Murad Ali Shah, and Mir Abdul Qudoos Bizenjo.