General elections across country to be held in last week of January next year
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that the general elections to be held in the last week of January next year. The...
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PM, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication, gender equality
New York: Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates has reiterated that polio eradication in Pakistan is a top priority, with particular...
Poliovirus detected in sewage samples of Peshawar, Pishin
ISLAMABAD: Two sewage samples collected from Peshawar and Pishin districts have tested positive for wild poliovirus (WPV1). The Pakistan Polio Laboratory at the National Institute...
PM urges Int’l community to ensure better preparedness against future pandemics
New York: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has urged the international community to ensure better preparedness through legally binding obligations for building resilience against future pandemics....
Over invoicing of Rs 69 billions revealed in import of solar panel
Islamabad: An over invoicing of Rs 69 billions has been revealed in an import of solar pannel. Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) apprised the senate...
Data of 2mln Pakistanis on sale on internet
Islamabad: The data of two million Pakistanis are being sold at internet after stealing it. The advertisement given on the internet included credit cards numbers...
Pakistan not surprised over Canada’s allegation against India: Syrus Qazi
New York: Pakistan has said that it is not “surprised” by Canada’s allegation that the Indian government was involved in the murder of a Sikh...
Written order of SC practice and procedure bill issued
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has issued a written order of the practice and procedure case on Wednesday. The three-page order didn’t include...
Pak-bar, Supreme Court bar chiefs held important meeting with CJ Qazi Faez Isa
Islamabad: Chiefs of Pakistan bar and Supreme Court bar council held a vital meeting with Chief Justice Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) Qazi Faiz Isa...
PSX declines by 20.89 today
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) declined by 20.89 points on Wednesday, showing a negative change of 0.05 per cent, closing at...
Security forces killed terrorist in Kulachi IBO
RAWALPINDI: The security forces on Wednesday killed a terrorist and injured the other during an intense exchange of fire in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted...
Two critically injured in firing incident outside seminary in Karachi
Karachi: In a firing incident two people were critically injured in the limits of Mubina town police station in Karachi on Wednesday night. According to...
After SC verdict NAB opens 80 cases against Nawaz, Zardari, Gillani and other politicians
Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has taken major step by opening 80 cases against Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari and other politicians after the Supreme...
ECP to hold meeting with political parties on general elections code
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) convened a meeting with political parties on October 4. The ECP has called the meeting of political parties...
PM to attend Climate Ambition Summit at UN Hqrs today
New York: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar who is in New York will attend the Climate Ambition Summit at the United Nations Headquarters today. The...
Dengue alarms ring loud in Punjab: 104 new cases in 24 hours, vigilance urged
LAHORE: In the past 24 hours, Punjab has witnessed a worrisome surge in Dengue fever instances, with around 104 newly confirmed cases documented. The most...
PM welcomes inclusion of Pakistan’s proposals in SDG Summit Political Declaration in New York
New York: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed that Pakistan will seek climate justice, including the fulfillment of the pledge to provide over 100...
Diabetes medicines supply to be ensured: Minister Dr. Nadeem Jan
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan here on Wednesday directed to ensure progress in the supply of diabetes and epilepsy drugs to the...
Rupee witnesses 12th consecutive recovery session as it gains Rs1.02 against dollar in interbank
Karachi: Pakistani Rupee on Wednesday witnessed 12th consecutive recovery session as it gained Rs1.02 against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at...
Dollar rates in Open Market turn puzzle
Karachi: The USA dollar rates on Wednesday became a riddle as difference of Rs 1 erupted in open market between Exchange Companies Association (ECA)and Forex...
Rains break intensity of heat in Karachi as weather turns pleasant
Karachi: After intense heat finally rains lashed in Karachi on Wednesday afternoon. The heavy showers made the weather pleasant and people face happy as well....
Americans detained in Iran to be freed after $6 billion Qatar-mediated deal
Tehran: As part of a larger US-Iran agreement, five Iranian-US citizens who have been detained in Iran are anticipated to be freed on Monday, according...
UNGA session to help Pakistan present stance on core global issues: Munir Akram
New York: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations Ambassador Munir Akram says the 78th session of UNGA will help Pakistan present its viewpoint on...
Oil Tanker Association closes country wide distribution of oil over hike in petroleum products
Islamabad: All sections of life have been staging protest over an uptick in petroleum products. Oil Tanker Association has closed distribution of oil all around...
There is need to accelerate efforts to prevent dengue nationwide: Dr Nadeem Jan
Islamabad: Minister for Health Services Dr. Nadeem Jan has emphasized the need to accelerate efforts to prevent dengue nationwide. Speaking at a virtual meeting of...
Caretaker PM reaches New York to attend 78th session of UNGA
New York: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has reached New York to represent Pakistan at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly beginning...
Death anniversary of Ustad Amanat Ali Khan observed
Web Desk: 49th death anniversary of legendary classical singer Ustad Amanat Ali Khan was observed on Monday. He was born in 1922 in Hoshiarpur city...
FO rejects news story alleging sale of Pakistani weapons to Ukraine
Islamabad: Pakistan has categorically said that it maintains a policy of strict neutrality in the dispute between Ukraine and Russia and in that context, does...
Sheikh Rashid niece files petition in LHC over not producing his uncle to court
Lahore: The niece of Awami Muslim league chief, Sheikh Rashid Shafique has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday against not...
Bullish trend witnessed at PSX as it gains 49.67
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday gained 49.67 points, a positive change of 0.11 percent, closing at 45,803.19 points. A...
ECP establishes election monitoring control system
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has established an election monitoring control system. Holding a press breifing, secretary of the ECP Umar Hameed apprised that...
Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa on his first day holds full court meeting
Islamabad: New Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa on his first day at the Supreme Court of Pakistan conducted a full court meeting. Chief Justice Qazi...
IHC seeks report which agency taped pm office phone calls in Bushra Bibi case
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court on Monday sought reply which agency records telephone adding that which agency tapped the PM office recording. Justice Baber Sattar...
Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa on his first day holds full court meeting
Islamabad: New Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isal on his first day at the Supreme Court of Pakistan conducted a full court meeting. Chief Juctice Qazi...
Petitions against SC practice, procedure act are not maintainable: Attorney General
Islamabad: Attorney General Mansoor Usman has said that the petitions against the Supreme Court practice and procedure act are not maintainable. Giving his arguments in...
Questions raised by Judges in SC practice and procedure case
Islamabad: Justice Ayesha Malik raised questions that if a full court will hear the case then what will happen to section five of this law....
Don’t you want make a CJ answerable to someone? CJ conversation with counsels
Islamabad: Chief Justice Supreme Court Qazi Faiz Isa in his conversation during the SC practice and procedure act 2023 asked that which basic right suffered...
History made as first hearing of SC aired on PTV live
Islamabad: History has been made regarding the Supreme Court of Pakistan as for the first time its hearing aired live on PTV. It was the...
SC adjourns hearing of practice and procedure act 2023
Islamabad: The apex court has adjourned the hearing of a case pertaining to Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act 2023 till third of the next...
Chance Of Rain With Thunder In Karachi From Today.
Karachi is likely to receive thundershowers from Monday evening or night. According to the forecast of the Early Warning Center of the Meteorological Department, the...
14 people dead as plane crashes in Brazil’s Amazon
Barcelos: As many as 14 people lost their lives when a plane crashed in Amazon Saturday, leaving no survivors, Brazilian media reported as the governor...
Caretaker PM leaves for USA on 5-day officials visit to attend 78th session of UNGA
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar left for New York today on a five-day official visit to attend the 78th session of the United Nations General...
CJ Isa forms first full court in practice and procedure case to be heard on Monday
Islamabad: Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa after assuming the post of Chief Justice Supreme Court has formed a first full court. The SC will hear...
All parties including JI deceive Karachi: Syed Mustafa Kamal
Karachi: Senior Deputy convener Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Syed Mustafa Kamal has said that all the parties including religio political party Jamat-e-Islami (JI) have...
Jamat-e-Islami Karachi announces shutter down strike on September 19 over hike in petrol price
Karachi: Religio political party Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has announced complete shutter down strike on September 19 over rise in petroleum...
Supreme Court tomorrow’s hearing likely to be aired live on PTV
Islamabad: It is likely that tomorrow’s hearing of Supreme Court of Pakistan will be aired live on tv. The Pakistan Television (PTV) has been instructed...
CJ Qazi Faiz Isa makes new appointments in Supreme Court
Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faiz Isa has appointed many people after his elevation as CJSC in Supreme Court of Pakistan. As per...
Qazi Faiz Isa takes oath of office of 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan
Islamabad: Newly 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faiz Isa has taken oath of office today while President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath from him....
AML chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed arrested from Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi: Chief of Awami Muslim League (AML) and main ally of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has been arrested from Rawalpindi. Sources said that...
Cricket fans demand M Amir in World Cup team after Naseem Shah injury
Lahore: Pakistan cricket fans have demanded inclusion of Muhammad Amir after injury of Naseem Shah. It is pertinent to mention here that Naseem Shah had...