PM Shehbaz performs Umrah, prays for country’s prosperity
Makkah: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is on a visit to Saudi Arabia, performed Umrah today. The Prime Minister offered Nawafil at Masjid-al Haram. Doors...
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First complete solar eclipse of year 2024 to occur today
Web Desk: The first complete solar eclipse of year 2024 will occur on Monday. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, the partial solar eclipse will begin...
Robbers kill two citizens, loot Rs 10.3 million in Karachi
KARACHI: Two citizens lost their lives over resisting robbery, while the culprits managed to flee after looting more than Rs 10.3 million at the metrovile...
Pakistan Cricket team players training concluded at Kakul
Kakul: Pakistan cricket team players training have concluded on Sunday, today. Team skipper Baber Azam said that the unity among the players was the main...
Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan
Rawalpindi: Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the security forces in North Waziristan last night. According to ISPR, weapons and explosives...
Tobacco industry engaged in malicious campaign to hurt anti-tobacco narrative
ISLAMABAD,: Serious concerns have been raised by public health activists in Pakistan over persistent attempts of the tobacco industry to derail tobacco control efforts in...
Sindh home minister claims law and order situation is fully under control of police
Karachi: Sindh home minister once again neglecting the street crimes in Karachi has said that the law and order situation in the city is under...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Makkah to perform Umrah
Makkah: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Makkah Mukarama from Madina to perform Umrah. The members of federal cabinet including Ishaq Dar, Khawaja...
MQM-P demands uniform powers to Ranges across province
Karachi: The Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has demanded to given uniform powers to rangers all across Sindh while they also call for Chief Justice...
Punjab govt initiates health reforms under “Sehatmand Punjab” vision
Lahore: Punjab Government has initiated the health reforms under “Sehatmand Punjab” vision. This was stated by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in her message on...
Muslim World League’s Secretary General to reach Pak today on Nine-day visit
Islamabad: The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL), Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, will arrive in Islamabad today on a nine-day official visit to...
President Zardari telephones Turk counter part Erdogan
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for further strengthening bilateral relations in various fields. They spoke over the...
PM vows to ensure health facilities for masses
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has renewed the commitment of his Government to provide and ensure health facilities for all of our population. In his...
World Health Day being observed across globe today
Web Desk: The World Health Day is being observed across the globe today. Theme for the day this year is ‘My health, my right’. This...
PM in Saudi Arabia along with his delegation on 3-day visit
Riyadh: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in Saudi Arabia along with his delegation on a three-day visit to the kingdom. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz...
CRD demand action against tobacco companies on violation of tax laws
Islamabad: The Centre for Research an FCd Dialogue (CRD) has asked the finance minister for action against violation of the country’s tax laws by multinational...
Govt urged to focus on increasing FED on tobacco instead of GST on fuel
ISLAMABAD,: Aurat Foundation has advocated for a 26 percent Federal Excise Duty (FED) increase on cigarettes instead of burdening the public by imposing GST on...
Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman elects Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan Chief
Lahore: Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has been elected new chief or Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan in the party elections. President election commission Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Rashid Naseem...
Gold rates up by Rs.2,200 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs 2,200 and was sold at Rs 241,100 on Thursday. The price...
Police, administration all mum over continued killing of people in street crime
Karachi: The police and administration have become silent spectators over continued snatching of people valuables and the deaths in the hands of robbers over resistance...
India out campaign in Bangladesh can be successful like Maldives?
Dhakha: Maldives President Dr Mohammad Muizzu got the throne of his country by running a “India out” campaign against former pro-Indian president Mohmmad Saleh, now...
Govt committed to increase growth, productivity of agriculture sector: Tanveer
Islamabad: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says the government is committed to increase growth and productivity of agriculture sector. Talking to officers...
New Zealand announces squad for T20I series against Pakistan
Auckland: New Zealand has announced the squad for a five-match T20I series against Pakistan. The Kiwis will face Pakistan in three matches in Rawalpindi and...
Pakistan will continue to raise its voice for Palestinians: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured that Pakistan will continue to raise its voice at every international forum for the Palestinian people. He was...
Pakistan rules out talks with TTP
Islamababad: Pakistan has ruled out talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Responding to the queries of media persons at her weekly news briefing in Islamabad today...
Steps afoot to reduce inflation, alleviate unemployment & poverty: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said an investigation will be conducted into the letters received by different judges along with the suspicious powder. Chairing...
Speakers urge uptick in FED on cigarettes to mitigate pervasive health hazards
Islamabad: Speakers at a seminar highlighted the impact of increase on tobacco taxation and its effect on health cost, economic and social factors and demanded...
Two more people lost their lives in resistance to robberies in Karachi
Karachi: Street crimes in Karachi could not be under controlled yet as two more people were shot dead in the resistance to the snatching in...
Xiaomi unveils company’s first electric car
The official launch of Xiaomi Corp’s much-anticipated first electric vehicle will intensify competition in the crowded Chinese EV market and inject new vitality into the...
Federal govt announces Eid Ul Fitr holidays from April 10 to 13
Islamabad: The federal government on Wednesday announced Eid Ul Fitr holidays. The government has announed holidays from April 10 to April 13. Prime Minister Shahbaz...
PM stresses need to focus on attracting,retaining top talent, vital for investments
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the need to focus on attracting and retaining top talent, which is vital for attracting and retaining investments...
Pak Cricket team announcement for home series against NZ expected on Friday
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket team announcement for home T-20 series against New Zealand expected on Friday. Selectors consultations with captain Baber Azam is continued during on...
PM invites French companies to invest in Pakistan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has invited the French companies to invest in Pakistan. He was talking to Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicolas Galey...
COAS Syed Asim Munir calls on President Zardari
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has lauded the exemplary role and contributions of Armed Forces of Pakistan in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of...
Gold rates up by Rs.1,800 per tola
ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs 1,800 and was sold at Rs 238,900 on Wednesday. The price...
PSX stays bullish, gains 869 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 869.77 points, a positive change of 1.30 percent, closing...
Rupee gains 06 paisa against dollar in open market
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Wednesday witnessed a devaluation of 08 paisa against the US dollar in the inter-bank trading and closed at Rs 277.91 On...
Sindh govt approves lifting ban on new recruitment in all departments of provinces
Karachi: The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday approved to lift ban on new recruitment in all department of the Sindh government. Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali...
Four judges of LHC receive threatening letters
Lahore: After the Islamabad High Court (IHC), the Lahore High Court (LHC) four judges received threatening letters on Wednesday today. The initimidating letters were received...
SC Judges including CJ Isa receive intimidating letters
Islamabad: After threatening letters to the Islamabad High Court and Lahore High Court justices, intimidating letters also received to Chief Justice Justice Qazi Faez Isa...
‘India’s arms build-up, HR situation in IIOJK threat to regional peace’
New York: Pakistan has stated that grave human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir, massive arms build-up by India, and its aggressive war posturing directly...
PML-N condemns organized campaign on social media against country’s institutions
Islamabad: Senior PML-N leader Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has condemned an organized campaign on the social media against the institutions. Talking to the media persons in...
Punjab Govt prepares mega project for Solid Waste Management
Lahore: Punjab government has prepared a mega project for Solid Waste Management. Chairing a meeting in Lahore today, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed Provincial...
Full Court likely to hear SC suo motu notice on IHC’s Judges allegations in letter: CJ
Islamabad: Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of a suo motu notice regarding the matter raised by six judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC) in...
Seven people killed more than 700 injured in powerful earthquake in Taiwan
At least seven people were killed and more than 700 injured on Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of build inings...
Health activists stress importance of Tobacco Tax increase for Public Relief on essential commodities
Islamabad: Health activists emphasized the critical need for the government to prioritize health and economic agendas by increasing taxes on cigarettes. In a press release...
Matter of independence of judiciary must not be politicized: Azam Nazeer Tarar
Islamabad: Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar says the matter of independence of judiciary must not be politicized. Responding to the statement...
PPP likely to bring first woman governor of Punjab
Lahore: It is likely that Pakistan People’s Party would bring a first woman governor of Punjab. The PPP has shortlisted Hina Rabbani Khar name from...
Senate Polls postponed in KP owing to delay of oaths of reserved seats
Peshawar: Polling in the senate elections on vacant seats did not begin in KP at 9 am as scheduled and around two hours later, was...
All senators on vacant seats in Balochistan elected unopposed
Quetta: Elections are not being held in Balochistan as lawmakers on the vacant seats there had been elected unopposed. Those who have made their way...