Punjab CM directs to launch App and call service to facilitate people at their doorsteps
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed to launch an App and call service to facilitate people at their doorsteps. Presiding over a...
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PM, ministers decide to forgo salaries under govt’s austerity drive
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet members have decided to voluntarily forgo their salaries and other perks and privileges in line with the...
FM to leave for Brussels today to attend first Nuclear Energy Summit
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is leaving for Brussels today to participate in the First Nuclear Energy Summit, scheduled to be held tomorrow. On...
Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of terrorism from across border: PM Shahbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically stated that Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of terrorism from across the border. Chairing the federal cabinet...
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Pakistan on final review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday struck a staff-level agreement on the second and final review under the US $3 billion Stand-By...
Provincial govts should harmonize rules related to food businesses: Khalid Maqbool
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has called upon the provincial governments to harmonize rules related to food businesses. In separate...
Developing countries need 80 to 100 bn dollars yearly for Climate Action
New York: Pakistan has said that the developing countries need 80 to 100 billion dollars annually in concessional finance for Climate Action. Making a statement...
Five people killed in gas explosion inside coal mine in Harnai
Quetta: As many as five people were killed during a gas explosion inside a coal mine in Harnai district, in Balochistan. According to Director General...
Federal cabinet meeting underway in chair of PM Shahbaz Sharif
Islamabad: A meeting of federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is in progress in Islamabad. It is discussing overall economic and security situation...
Senate Elections 2024: Appeals against acceptance of nomination papers can be filled till Thursday
Islamabad: Appeals against the acceptance or rejection of nomination papers for senate elections can be filed till tomorrow. The tribunals will dispose of the appeals...
COAS Syed Asim Munir calls on Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Riyadh
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has expressed desire to further strengthen bilateral relations with Pakistan. He was talking to Chief of Army Staff...
Expert call for taxing tobacco to help channelize public health initiatives
ISLAMABAD: The calls for raising taxes on tobacco are gaining momentum as Dr. Muhammad Zaman endorses the policy that imposing taxes on tobacco saves lives....
Former ISI chief Faiz Ahmed’s brother arrested
RAWALPINDI: The anti-corruption department on Monday arrested a former deputy tehsildar, Sardar Najaf Hameed, brother of former DG ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (retired), in...
Following the Principles of Quaid-e-Azam country can be made cradle of peace: Naqvi
Karachi: Federal Interior Minister, who also has the charge of Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi paid visit to Quaid-e-Azam Mausoleum just after reaching...
SBP announces new monetary policy for next one and half month
Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan on Monday announced a new monetary police for next one and half month. According to the new policy an...
Chinese Ambassador Jiang calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said Pakistan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership is indispensable for the progress and prosperity of the two countries and an...
Prime Minister to visit Rawalpindi and Talagang today
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will visit Rawalpindi and Talagang today. The PM in his visit condole with the family of Captain Muhammad Ahmed...
Eight terrorists killed in security forces operation in North Waziristan: ISPR
Rawalpindi: As many as eight terrorists were killed in a security forces Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in North Waziristan, ISPR reported. According to the Inter...
Death anniversary of actor Mehboob Alam observed
ISLAMABAD: Death anniversary of renowned television and film actor Mehboob Alam was observed on Monday. Born on March 14, 1948, Mehboob Alam was a versatile...
Commander Karachi calls on CM Sindh Murad
Karachi: Naval Commander Karachi Rear Admiral Muhammad Saleem called on Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in Karachi today. During the meeting the CM...
Dar among four candidates vying for Capital Senate seats
ISLAMABAD:Four candidates including former finance minister Ishaq Dar are vying for the two vacant Senate seats from Islamabad. According to the preliminary list of candidates,...
Minister commits to implement health System improvement road map
LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has pledged to achieve a hundred per cent implementation of the health system improvement road map outlined by...
SIFC signs agreement with Najd Gateway Holding Company of KSA in livestock sector
Islamabad/Riyadh: Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has signed an agreement with Najd Gateway Holding Company of Saudi Arabia in the livestock sector. The agreement includes...
Pak Mission at UN to host panel discussion in New York today
The Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations will host a panel discussion in New York today. The theme of the discussion is “Women...
Govt ensures IMF to speed up plan of privatization
Islamabad: The government has ensured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to speed up on a plan of privitization. Sources said that the federal government has...
CM Maryam Nawaz to do Aftar with Kot Lakhpat jail prisoners
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz will open fast with prisoners of the Kot Lakhpat jail today as she left for the prison. The CM...
Insult of martyrs and their mocking will not be acceptable: Information Minister
Lahore: Federal Minister for Information Atta Tarrar has said that insult of martyrs and their mocking will not be tolerated and such people will be...
Power, Electricity ministry charge given to Owais Legari
Islamabad: The government has given charge of ministry of power and electricity to Owais Leghari. The cabinet division has also issued a notification in this...
PM approves extension in service of Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu
Islamabad: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu got one year extension in his service. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday approved one year extension...
Nadeem Jan calls for 50 percent increase in taxation to deter smoking among youth
Islamabad: Former Federal Minister for National Health Services, Dr Nadeem Jan called for a significant increase in cigarette taxation by 50% to deter smoking among...
Country’s future links with well educated youth: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that country’s future hinged upon well educated and skilled youth of the country and for provision...
Pakistan, China vow to further strengthen bilateral cooperation at UN
New York: Pakistan and China have vowed to keep playing their role in further strengthening the bilateral cooperation at the United Nations. The reaffirmation came...
Minister for foreign affairs reaffirms Pakistan resolve, commitment to closely work with Turkiye
Islamabad: Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve and commitment to closely work with the leadership of Turkiye to further solidify bilateral...
Improving law, order situation in province is top priority of government: CM KP
Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Sunday said that a comprehensive plan has been prepared for restoration of law and order in...
President vows to respond to terrorist activities with full force
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari says the people and armed forces of Pakistan are united and would face terrorism in unison. He stated this during...
President, COAS attend funeral prayers of Pak Army officers martyred in Mir Ali, North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI: The funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Syed Kashif Ali Shaheed, age 39 years and resident of Karachi and Captain Muhammad Ahmed Badar Shaheed, age...
Security strictly more alerted around Adyala jail in view of security threats
Rawalpindi: Security has been strictly more alerted around the Adyala jail in view of security threats. The installation of barbed wires has started outside the...
Measures underway to enhance production of shrimps: Marriyum
Lahore: Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says measures are being taken to enhance production of shrimps and make its business profitable. Chairing an online meeting...
President reaffirms unflinching national resolve to extirpate menace of terrorism from country
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on security forces’ post in North Waziristan. In a message today, he commiserated with...
PM expresses deep grief on martyrdom of 7 soldiers in terrorists attack in Mir Ali
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the cowardly attack of terrorists in North Waziristan. In a statement today, he expressed deep grief and...
Shehbaz Sharif, Speaker Punjab Assembly discuss overall political situation of country
Lahore: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Lahore today. They congratulated each other on assuming their respective...
Terrorists attack check post In Mir Ali martyring 7 soldiers, 6 terrorists killed in clearance operation
Rawalpindi: As many as six terrorists were gunned down in Mir Ali area of North Waziristan in a retaliatory action after a group of six...
Senate Polls: ECP extends time for filing of nomination papers
Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the time for filing of nomination papers for Senate elections for the convenience of the candidates. A...
Commander of the National Guard of Kingdom of Bahrain calls on Army Chief
Rawalpindi: Commander of the National Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain General Shaikh Mohamed bin Isa bin Salman AI-Khalifa, called on Army Chief General Syed...
2nd Eliminator HBL PSL9: Islamabad United to face Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi today
Karachi: In the second eliminator of Pakistan Super League, Islamabad United will face Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi on Saturday. The match will start at nine...
NA Speaker, US Ambassador discuss bilateral relations
Islamabad: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House and discussed bilateral relations and other issues...
Crown Prince Saudi Arabia Telephones PM Shahbaz to congratulate over assuming office
Islamabad: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman has reaffirmed his country’s support for Pakistan. In a congratulatory telephone call to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he...
UN adopts Pakistan’s resolution calling for special envoy against Islamophobia
New York: The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Pakistani resolution, by a big majority, that called for concerted action to fight ongoing violence...
UN moot calls for strong political will to deal with climate threats
New York: A Climate moot, hosted by Pakistan at the United Nations has called for prioritizing welfare of women and children and urged to demonstrate...
FBR presents its tax earning plan to IMF in talks held today
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in its talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday, today presented its tax earning plan to...