Germany Offers 13m Euros to Pakistan’s Relief Efforts in Flood-hit Areas
ISLAMABAD: Germany has pledged support of thirteen million Euros to Pakistan’s relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas. The offer was made during a telephonic...
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Oil Slides to Seven-month Lows on Economic Woes
LONDON: Oil prices fell by more than $3 on Wednesday to their lowest since Russia invaded Ukraine on demand fears stoked by looming recession risks...
PSX Sheds By 94 Points To Close at 41766
KARACHI: Share sell-off continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for another day on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index dropped 94 points owing to...
Gold Price Declines in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold price in Pakistan snapped its five-day gaining streak on Wednesday, following overseas leads, but buying retreated as traders hoped for greater falls to...
158 More Covid Cases Reported in Pakistan: NIH
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported two deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,570,364....
Bullish Trend at PSX
KARACHI: A bullish trend is being seen in the Pakistan Stock Exchange. 100-index gained 90 points at the start of trading. The Pakistan Stock Exchange...
PAF Day Being Observed Today
ISLAMABAD: Air Force Day is being observed today [7th, September] with national zeal to commemorate the dexterity and valor of the defenders of air space...
Pakistan To Take On Afghanistan In Asia Cup Today
Pakistan will be looking to maintain its winning streak against the talented Afghanistan team in the Asia Cup Super 4 match between the two teams...
PM to Visit Flood-hit Areas in Dera Ismail Khan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the flood-hit areas of Dera Ismail Khan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today (Wednesday). According to sources, PM Shehbaz will...
Death Toll From Rains, Floods in Balochistan Climbs to 263
QUETTA: The death toll from the recent monsoon rains and floods in different parts of Balochistan has climbed to 263 as three more persons died....
Earthquake in China’s Sichuan Kills More Than 40
BEIJING: A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck China’s Sichuan province on Monday, the strongest to hit the region since 2017, killing more than 40 people and...
Imran Khan Tries to Break ‘Foundation of Defence’: Fazlur Rehman
ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan is creating a crack in the ‘defence...
Pakistan Condemns Suicide Attack Outside Russian Embassy in Kabul: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the dastardly suicide attack outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Kabul on Monday that resulted in the loss...
Nation Observing Defence and Martrys Day Today
ISLAMABAD: The nation is observing Defence and Martyrs Day today (Tuesday) to pay tributes to the martyrs and Ghazis and reaffirm commitment to defend the...
Five Soldiers Martyred in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: At least five soldiers of Pakistan Army embraced martyrdom while five terrorists including commander Tufail were killed during two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s...
PM Terms Efficient Drainage System Critical to Protect Country Against Natural Disasters
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to prepare a robust National Flood Control Plan with due diligence and after consultation with...
Maryam Nawaz Says Imran Waged War on Country by Attacking Armed Forces
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Monday lashed out at Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, saying that he [Imran] has waged...
Liz Truss Wins Race to Become Britain’s New Prime Minister
LONDON: Liz Truss was named as Britain’s next prime minister on Monday, winning a leadership race for the governing Conservative party at a time when...
Earthquake Kills 15 in China, Afghanistan
In China, at least seven people were killed when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday. According to state media, initial surveys showed that...
Canada: 10 Killed in Stabbing Attacks
OTTAWA: In Canada, 10 people have been killed and fifteen others wounded in a series of stabbings in two communities in Saskatchewan province. Canadian police...
PSX Loses 42,000-Point Mark
KARACHI: The bears continued to dominate trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index extended losses from the previous week...
US Reaffirms Full Support to Flood-affected People of Pakistan
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to continue support to Pakistan in recovering from the devastation caused by floods in the country. The...
PM Sharif Thanks Prince Rahim Aga Khan for $10mln Aid For Flood-Affectees
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Prince Rahim Aga Khan, son of Aga Khan and discussed matters of mutual interest. Prince...
190 Covid Cases Reported in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD; Pakistan has reported two deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,570,206....
Imran’s Agenda Is To Harm Pakistan: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced statements of PTI Chairman Imran Khan against institutions. In a statement on Monday, he said Imran Khan’s...
5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Parts of Punjab, KP
ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on Richter scale jolted federal capital Islamabad and several cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab on late Sunday night. The...
Dengue Fever, Symptoms and Prevention
Dengue is a viral infection caused by the bite of a specific kind of mosquito. It’s a severe flu like illness transmits to a human...
Ukraine PM Visits Berlin, Seeking More Weapons
BERLIN: Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmygal on Sunday voiced hopes that Germany would become a leading player helping Kyiv to build up its air defences,...
PM Thanks Qatar For Relief Support For Flood-Affected People in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani on Sunday and...
Struggle For ‘Real Independence’ To Continue: Khan
BAHAWALPUR: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan hinted on Saturday at another long march to Islamabad if the coalition government continues...
Tarin Put Country’s Interest At Stake For Imran: Miftah
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail on Saturday said real freedom means economic self-reliance, without which the concept of freedom and self-reliance...
Bentley Stolen From London Found in Karachi
LONDON: Authorities in Karachi have recovered a highly expensive vehicle “Bentley Mulsanne” which was stolen from London and then shipped to the port city. The...
My Audio Conversation Was Tampered: Shaukat Tarin
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on Saturday said his audio was tampered, and don’t waste time on giving...
Floods: President Appeals Politicians To Mobilise Masses
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the leaders and politicians to further accelerate their efforts to mobilize international community, national resources and the...
Omar Sarfraz Cheema Says Even IMF Admitted Imran Khan Not Followed Dictation
LAHORE: Information Adviser Punjab Omar Sarfaraz Cheema has said that the IMF admitted that Imran Khan does not follow anyone’s dictation while the inflation cannot...
National Flood Response and Coordination Center Holds First Meeting, Reviews Flood Situation
ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the National Flood Response and Coordination Center (NFRCC) was held on Saturday to review flood situation in the country. The...
DG ISPR Says Will Overcome Flood Situation With Masses Support
ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar said they are engaged in the rescue and relief efforts over the last...
US Centcom Team to Assess Flood Crisis in Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The Commander of US Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla expressed grief over the catastrophic floods that killed over 1,186 lives and submerged a...
Imran Khan Thanks People of Gujrat For Massive Attendance in Last Night’s Jalsa
Gujrat: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Prime Minister Imran Khan issued a message of thanks to the people of Gujrat for their massive attendance in...
US Approves $1.1 Billion in Arms For Taiwan
WASHINGTON: The United States has announced a new US$1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, vowing to keep boosting the island s defences as tensions soar with...
PM Shehbaz Thanks Turkish Govt, People For Timely Support to Flood-hit People
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked the government and people of Turkiye for extending timely support to the flood-stricken people of Pakistan, manifesting fraternal...
Death Toll From Rains, Floods in Balochistan Rises to 259
QUETTA: The death toll from the recent monsoon rains and floods in different parts of Balochistan has risen to 259 as two more persons died....
Sri Lanka’s Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Returns From Exile
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s deposed former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa returned to the country on Friday (Sep 2), an airport official said, seven weeks after he fled...
Pakistan Reports 251 Coronavirus Cases, Two Deaths in 24 Hours
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported four deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of confirmed positive cases has surged to 1,569,788....
Pakistan Thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup Final Four Decider
SHARJAH: Pakistan bowlers wreaked havoc over the Hong Kong batting line-up and bundled out the side for a skimpy 38 to hand their side a...
Defence Ministry Bars Ex-Servicemen From Using Military’s Name
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence has clarified that it does not recognise or endorse the activities of what it calls “certain associations of persons masquerading...
Russia Says it Will Stop Selling Oil to Countries That Set Price Caps
MOSCOW: Russia says it will stop selling oil to countries that impose price caps on its energy resources. In a statement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov...
Tomato, Onion Imports Exempted From Taxes
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted all duties and taxes including sales tax and withholding tax on the import of onions and...
Pakistan Set 194-Run Target For Hong Kong To Win Important Asia Cup Encounter
SHARJAH: Pakistan set a 194-run target for Hong Kong in a must-win game for both teams to stay in the Asia Cup. Pakistan were off...
India’s Jadeja Ruled Out of Asia Cup With Knee Injury
DUBAI: Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been ruled out of the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament with a knee injury, the country s cricket board said Friday....