11 bills presented National Assembly today
ISLAMABAD: As many as eleven bills were laid in the National Assembly on Tuesday and referred to the committees concerned by the Chair for further...
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PTI needs to approach Speaker Office if it wants political dialogue: Rana Sanaullah
Islamabad: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah Khan said PTI needs to approach the Speaker Office if it wants a political...
Opposition should contribute to strengthen t economy: Attaullah Tarar
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the government’s efforts have successfully put the economy on the right track. Speaking in the...
Pakistan to face South Africa today in 1st ODI
Paarl: The first One Day International of three-match series between Pakistan and South Africa will be played at Paarl on Tuesday. The match will start...
Death anniversary of renowned actor Kamal Ahmed Rizvi being observed today
Web Desk: The 9th death anniversary of renowned actor Kamal Ahmed Rizvi is being observed on Tuesday. Kamal Ahmed Rizvi was born in 1930 in...
You-tuber Rajab Ali gets bouquet of dollars, many other expensive things on his wedding
Lahore: Pakistani You-tuber Rajab Ali wedding is given the honor of the most expensive wedding of this year. Rajab Butt’s wedding celebrations began with the...
Pakistan-South Africa ODI series trophy unveiled
PAARL: Pakistan and South Africa ODI series trophy unveiled on Monday here at Boland Park. The ODI series will kick off tomorrow at the same...
PM welcomes reduction in policy rate by SBP
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the two percent reduction in the policy rate by the State Bank of Pakistan. In a statement...
Punjab Business council to play vital role between Pakistan and China: Maryam Nawaz
Beijing: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has said that Punjab Business council (PBC) will play a vital role between Pakistan and China. Chief Minister said...
Gold price slightly decreases by Rs 800 per tola
Karachi: The price of gold in Pakistan decreased by a slight Rs 800 on Monday, reflecting global market trends. In the local market, the price...
Mohsin Naqvi condemns attack on Polio teams in Karak and Bannu
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has strongly condemned the recent firing incidents targeting polio teams in Karak and Bannu, describing them as an attack...
PSX achieves another milestone as 100 Index crosses 116,000 bench mark
Karachi: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone on Monday, surpassing the 116,000-point mark for the first time during early trading. The 100-Index of...
SBP reduces interest rate by 2 percent as it announces monitory policy
Karachi: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a monitory policy in which interest rate has been slashed by two percent. After decreasing of...
Death anniversary of veteran actress Firdous Begum being observed today
Web Desk: The 4th death anniversary of veteran actress Firdous Begum is being observed today. Firdous Begum, whose real name was Parveen, played the role...
Youtuber Rajab Ali bail approved over keeping lion’s cub at home
Lahore: A Judicial Magistrate in Lahore on Monday, today approved a bail of Youtuber Rajab Ali over a case keeping lion’s cub in his house...
Policeman martyred in attack on polio vaccination team in Karak district
Karak: A policeman was martyred and a polio worker was injured when unknown gunmen opened fire at polio vaccination team in Tehsil Banda Daud Shah...
Chief Minister Sindh inaugurates anti-polio drive
Karachi: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated anti-polio drive on Monday, today. Addressing a ceremony , the CM Sindh said that he is...
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera photojournalist on one year anniversary of colleague’s death
Gaza: Al Jazeera photojournalist Ahmad Al-Louh was martyred Sunday by an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat Camp in central Gaza. An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed...
President, PM reaffirm to eliminate terrorism from country
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed firm resolve to continue war against terrorism till complete elimination of this menace...
Senate and NA sessions to be held today
Islamabad: Sessions of the Senate and the National Assembly will separately be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad today. The Upper House will resume...
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz reaches country after completing her 8-day visit to China
Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has reached the country after concluding her a eight days China visit. Maryam Nawaz in her visit to China...
MOFA releases list of 47 rescued Pakistanis after boat capsizing incident in Greece
Islamabad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the list of forty-seven rescued Pakistanis following the recent boat capsizing incident in Greece. According to Foreign...
Nation observes 10th Anniversary of APS Peshawar tragedy
Web Desk: The 10th anniversary of the tragic terror incident at Army Public School Peshawar is being observed today to pay tribute to the martyrs....
Govt decreases High speed diesel, light speed diesel, kerosene oil for next fortnight
Islamabad:The Government has decreased prices of petroleum products for next fortnight. The price of Petrol will remain unchanged at 252 rupees per liter while the...
Anti-polio drive to start from Monday
ISLAMABAD:The national anti-polio campaign will start from Monday in 143 specific districts of the country. More than 44 million children will be vaccinated against polio...
CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf calls on highest civil, military leadership of Bahrain
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Naveed Ashraf, called on the highest civil and military leadership during an official visit to Bahrain. The...
DC Islamabad announces holiday in capital in memory of martyred children of Dec 16 mayhem
Islamabad: In memory of martyred children of December 16 mayhem a holiday has been announced on December 16 in the capital. All the educational institutions...
CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz China visit concludes, leaves for country
Guangzhou: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam on Sunday concluded her China visit and left for the country. Director Foreign Affairs Mrs Hellen and other high official...
Pakistan ODI squad reach Cape Town to play ODI series
Cape Town: National One-day squad have reached Cape Town from Johannesburg to play firt ODI of the three match series. The National ODI squad will...
Police, Wildlife department arrest Youtuber Rajab Butt for showing of weapons, keeping lion cub
Chung: A Youtuber Rajab Butt has been arrested from his residence for showcasing weapons and illegally keeping a lion cub at his residence. Police, in...
FBR to implement Faceless Customs Assessment system at Karachi from today
ISLAMABAD:Under the Transformation Plan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is going to implement the Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) System from 15th of December, 2024,...
PM expresses commitment to eradicate the polio virus from Pakistan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched the last polio eradication drive of the year by administering anti-polio vaccine to children. Addressing the launching ceremony...
20 sessions to be held on 2nd day of Sindh Literature Festival
Karachi: Today is the second day of Sindh Literature Festival while more than 20 session will be held today. Economist Qaisar Bangali, journalist Ghazi Slahuddin...
CDWP approves 15 development projects
Islamabad: The Central Development Working Party has approved 15 development projects worth 422.704 billion rupees. The CDWP, which met in Islamabad on Sunday in chair...
PTI involves in stoking anti-state agenda by spreading AI generated fake images on social media: Tarrar
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has strongly rejected the news regarding issuance of arrest warrants against one hundred and fifty journalists. In...
Landslide catches passenger vehicle in Skardu killing five
SKARDU: A vehicle carrying multiple passengers got caught in a landslide in Skardu, killing five people, the police said. The passengers were buried owing to...
PPP was not part of federal cabinet earlier, will not be part of it later as well: Chairman Senate
Islamabad: Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gillani on Sunday said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was not part of the federal cabinet earlier and it...
PML-N leader Siddiqul Farooq passes away
ISLAMABAD: Veteran politician and former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary Information, Muhammad Siddiqul Farooq, passed away on Sunday following a prolonged illness. Siddiqul Farooq, who...
CM Maryam Nawaz calls Punjab “Land of Opportunity” for Chinese investors
Guangzhou: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired Investment Conference in Guangzhou on sixth day of the China visit while she announced to establish a...
Special cell established at Pak Embassy in Greece to address emergency situation
Islamabad: On the directions of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, a special cell has been established at the Pakistani Embassy in Greece to address the...
Iranian singer arrested for singing virtual concert on YouTube without wearing viel
Sari: Iranian singer has been arrested for singing in virtual concert without wearing a veil. According to the foreign media 28-year-old Iranian singer Parestto Ahmadi...
Ministry of foreign affairs activates Crisis Management Unit to facilitate Pakistanis in Greece
Islamabad: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit in Islamabad to facilitate Pakistanis in Greece regarding the boat capsizing incident. According...
President, PM for swift action to combat human trafficking
Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have emphasized on the need to speed up measures to combat human trafficking. In...
Wooden boat capsizes off Greece Island, five dies
Athens: Five migrants have drowned after their wooden boat capsized off Greece’s southern island of Gavdos on Friday night, the Greek coastguard said on Saturday....
KSE-100 Index surges by 121.30 points, to close at 114,301.80 points
Karachi: The capital market witnessed a robust session on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index surging past the historic 115,000-point mark for the first time ever...
PM directs to reduce electricity rates for consumers
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to further reduce electricity rates for consumers and expedite the implementation of future electricity generation strategy. Chairing a...
MQM-P persuades govt to include its two ministers in extension of federal cabinet
Islamabad: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has persuaded the government for inclusion of its two leaders in extension of the federal cabinet. Sources said...
ICC approves hybrid model for 2025 Champions Trophy: Indian media claims
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved a hybrid model for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with Pakistan and Dubai set to co-host the tournament,...
Latest Israeli brutal attack on post office sheltering refugees pushes 24-hour Gaza death toll to 70
Gaza: An Israeli strike martyred at least 30 Palestinians and wounded 50 others who were sheltering in a post office in central Gaza Strip, bringing...
World Bank approves $240 million in financing for water projects in Karachi
Islamabad: The World Bank approved $240 million in financing for the Second Karachi Water and Sewerage Services Improvement Project (KWSSIP-2). The project is aimed at...