WhatsApp, other apps oppose UK’s bill ending user privacy
Messaging apps that offer end-to-end encryption on private messaging services have opposed the UK government’s proposed legislation, saying it poses risk to privacy and safety...
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New Covid sublineages identified since Fauci’s retirement
More than one new sublineage of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 was identified after the retirement of top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, contrary...
Actor Saeeda Imtiaz passes away
LAHORE: Pakistani actor and model Saeeda Imtiaz passed away on Tuesday Saeeda Imtiaz’s team has shared the sad news of her death on her verified...
Petition filed in SC for removal of President Arif Alvi from his office
ISLAMABAD: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan to remove President Dr Arif Alvi from his office. A citizen, Imtiaz Chaudhry,...
Oil edges up as China’s economy gathers pace
SINGAPORE: Oil prices firmed slightly early on Tuesday, after falling 2% in the previous session, as stronger economic data from the world’s largest crude importer...
China ready to facilitate resumption of peace talks b/w Palestine, Israel: FM
China has shown willingness to help facilitate peace talks between Israel and Palestine. In telephonic talks, Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang told his Israeli and...
185 killed in Sudan clashes
In Sudan, at least 185 people have been killed and another 1,800 injured in three days of fighting between rival factions. Speaking to reporters the...
Hina Rabbani Khar Meets PM Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, met with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday to discuss the affairs of the...
PPP, ANP call for dialogue to overcome ongoing political crisis
Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians and Awami National Party have emphasized the need for dialogue among political parties to tackle the ongoing constitutional and political crisis...
PM to confer Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Mufti Abdul Shakoor (Late): Marriyum
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced to posthumously confer Hilal-e-Imtiaz on Federal Minister Mufti Abdul Shakoor for his extraordinary and selfless public services. ...
New Zealand bat first in third T20I
LAHORE: New Zealand have elected to bat first against Pakistan in the third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. “For today’s match, we have done...
Pakistan’s Shehroze, Naila successfully ascend 10th highest Mountain Annapurna-I
Pakistani climbers Shehroze Kashif and Naila Kiani have successfully ascended the world’s 10th highest mountain in Nepal this morning hoisting the country’s flag on Mount...
PM directed to make anti smuggling courts active
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to present the draft for the necessary legislation to prevent smuggling. Chairing a high-level review meeting...
NA approves summary for not releasing funds for Punjab elections
ISLAMABAD: Despite the Supreme Court’s orders, the National Assembly approved a summary sent by the Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue regarding non-provision of funds...
Indian government exploited Pulwama incident for political gains, says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a statement on Sunday, in which he has drawn attention to the recent revelations made by the ex-Governor of Indian...
Gold price rises in Pakistan
A day after witnessing a major drop, the price of gold rose once again in Pakistan on Monday in line with the rupee’s depreciation. According to data...
Sindh schools, colleges to remain closed tomorrow
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that all educational institutes in Sindh will remain closed tomorrow (April 18) on account of Shab-e-Qadr. “In pursuance of...
Govt releases Rs129bn for development projects under PSDP
ISLAMABAD: Despite financial constraints and disruptions caused by super floods last year, the government has released Rs 129 billion for development projects under Public Sector...
AJK Assembly session adjourned without electing new PM
MUZAFFARABAD: A session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Assembly to elect a new prime minister was adjourned on Monday without the poll being...
South Korea, US, Japan hold missile defence drills to counter North Korea
South Korea, the United States and Japan held naval missile defence exercises today to enhance security cooperation to counter North Korea’s missile threats. South Korea’s...