Ruet-e-Hilal committee meets tomorrow for sighting of Zulhajj crescent
Karachi : The meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee for sighting the Crescent of Zulhajj, 1444 AH will be held at Pakistan Meteorological Department in Karachi...
Approval of Hybrid system in Asia Cup is victory of Pakistan: Najam Sethi
Lahore: Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee has said that an approval of hybrid model in Asia Cup it is victory of Pakistan. Addressing...
Bilawal pays homage to Munawwar Suharwardy in splendid words on his 19th death anniversary
Karachi: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid homage in splendid words to shaheed leader of the party Munawwar Suharwardy. In his...
Bilawal urges world to work jointly to meet challenges of climate change, poverty, conflicts resolution
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged the world countries to work jointly to meet challenges of climate change, poverty and resolution of conflicts...
Blinken presents Pakistani Law Enforcement Officer Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero award
Washington: Zaheer Ahmed, a Pakistani law enforcement officer, was presented with the prestigious Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Hero award by U.S. Secretary of State Antony...
US Senate confirms first Muslim woman federal judge
WASHINGTON: Nusrat Jahan Choudhury, a Bangladeshi-American lawyer, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate, making her the first Muslim woman on the federal bench. Choudhury,...
More 15 Pakistani rice mills allowed to export rice to Russia: Ministry of Food and Security
Islamabad: An important progress has made regarding export of rice to Russia, the ministry of food and security apprised. As per the ministry, another 15...
Fluctuation continues in US dollar as it appreciated by Rs 2 in open market
Karachi: Fluctuation in the US dollar is continued on the last day of week, Friday as its value appreciated by Rs 2 and closed at...
Hajj pilgrims around world packed Grand Mosque in Makkah for Juma prayer preceding the Hajj 2023
Riyadh: Aspiring Hajj pilgrims from around the world, including 70,000 Pakistanis, packed the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the area surrounding the Kaaba for the...
Int’l Day of Family Remittances being observed today
Web Desk: The International Day of Family Remittances is being observed across the world, including Pakistan, today. It is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the...
Our defence assets are in safe hands: Chairman Senate
Islamabad: The Senate was informed on Friday that Pakistan is a responsible country, our defence assets are in safe hands. Replying to the questions raised...
BIPARJOY’ weakens into Cyclonic Storm with sustained surface winds of 80-100 Kph
Islamabad: The Severe Cyclonic Storm “BIPARJOY” has weakened into a Cyclonic Storm with sustained surface winds of 80-100 Kilometers per hour. According to National disaster...
No laxity acceptable in timely completion of development projects: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif says no laxity will be acceptable in timely completion of development projects. He expressed these views while presiding over...
There is need of accountability process to move forward in country: Atta Tarrar
Islamabad: Prime Minister special assistant on law Atta Tarrar has said that there is need of accountability process to move forward in the country. Addressing...
Defence Minister apologizes over remarks he made against Vice Chancellors yesterday
Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif apologized over the remarks that he made against the Vice Chancellors the other day saying that he respects the...
ECP gets power to give elections date as Election act 2017 further amendments approved in NA
Islamabad: Further amendments in the election act 2017 bill approved in Senate, Upper House of the parliament through which the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)...
NADRA chairman will be appointed on merit: Rana Sanaullah
Islamabad: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah says government is making all-out efforts to achieve progress in every organization including National Database and Registration Authority. Talking to...
Intra-party elections of PML-N to be held today
ISLAMABAD: Spokesperson of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz ( PML-N) Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said that an important meeting of the General Council of Pakistan Muslim League...
Dar blasts on IMF says it wants to see Pakistan defaulted like Sri lanka then it will negotiate with us
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has lost his cool on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as he said that the global lender wants to see...
Prime Minister thanks Azerbaijan’s President for consistent support to Pakistan on IIOJK
Baku: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that he had a wonderful meeting with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in which the present state of...
Tropical storm BIPERJOY lands at coastal belt of Pakistan-India border, Indian Gujrat
Karachi: The much awaited tropical storm BIPERJOY has landed at coastal belt of Indian Gujrat and Pakistan-India border while the process of landing of cyclone...
Pakistan-US simulation exercises “Gambit-Exercise” to help in disaster management
Islamabad: Pakistan and United States both have expressed hope that bilateral simulation exercises “Gambit-Exercise” to be held in August, would enhance the mutual cooperation of...
Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance bilateral trade, cooperation in different areas including energy, defence
Baku: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to enhance their bilateral trade and promote cooperation in different areas including energy and defence. This came at a...
JI demands ECP to declare fraud mayor election null and void
Karachi: Jamat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi president Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman on Thursday wrote a letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) hurling accusations on the...
Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations to begin in Tehran from June 17: FO
Islamabad: The two-day 12th round of Pakistan-Iran Bilateral Political Consultations will begin in Tehran from Saturday. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Foreign...
PM Shehbaz visits mausoleum of national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev in Baku
Baku: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is on a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan, visited the mausoleum of the national leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar...
PM arrives presidential palace of Azerbaijan
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived at Presidential Zugulba Palace at Baku in Azerbaijan on Thursday. President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Prime...
Landfall of BIPARJOY Cyclone at coastal belt delayed: Sherry
Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman says that landfall of BIPARJOY Cyclone at the Pakistani coastal belt has been delayed as it has been...
Cyclonic BIPARJOY moves northeastward during last 6 hours
Karachi: The Very Severe Cyclonic Storm BIPARJOY over Northeast Arabian Sea has moved North-northeastward during last 06 hours and now lies at a distance of...
Murtaza Wahab wins Karachi mayor elections
Karachi: Pakistan People Party (PPP)’s Murtaza Wahab has won Karachi mayor elections by securing 173 votes, as per unconfirmed and unofficial results. The Jamate Islami...
PPP’s Murtaza Wahab secures 173 votes in Karachi mayor and deputy mayor elections
Karachi: The voting process of Karachi mayor and deputy mayor elections are continued as Murtaza Wahab secured 173 votes, sources said. Counting of votes for...
Mayor, deputy mayor elections to be held today
Karachi: The elections of mayor, deputy mayor and other chiefs of GB local bodies institutions will be held today (Thursday). The Election Commission of Pakistan...
Pakistan is on high alert as Biparjoy to hit it’s coastal belt today
Karachi’: Pakistani is on high alert as it gears up for the impact of a cyclone expected to make landfall on its coastal belts today...
JC approves elevation of PHC CJ Musarat Halali to SCP
Islamabad: Judicial Commission on Wednesday approved elevation of Chief Justice Peshawar High Court (PHC) Musarat Hilali to a Judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP)....
WB approves 200 million dollar For KP and tribal areas
WASHINGTON – The World Bank has approved $200 million in financing to strengthen state capacities to deliver basic services and climate resilient rural infrastructure in...
Hajj Mission plays role in resolving visa issue of student who reaches Makkah on foot to perform Hajj
Islamabad: The Pakistan Hajj Mission has played a pivotal role in resolving visa issue of Usman Arshad, a Pakistani student who accomplished the astonishing feat...
Mayor, deputy mayor elections to be held tomorrow at Karachi Arts Council
Karachi: The elections of mayor, deputy mayor and other chiefs of local bodies institutions will be held tomorrow (Thursday). The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)...
Charged with passion Pakistani student reaches Makkah by walking to perform Hajj
Okara: Charged with passion and enthusiasm for fulfilling religious obligation, man compelled to reach Makkah Mukarma by foot to perform Hajj. The man from Okara,...
MQM convener Dr Khalid calls on PM Shahbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Khalid Maqbool Siddiqi met here Wednesday and discussed the political situation in the country....
Technical meeting with IMF to determine future of Pakistan’s programme: Ayesha
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ayesha Ghous Pasha on Wednesday said that Finance Minister Ishaq Dar had a virtual conversation with the...
PM leaves for Azerbaijan on two-day official visit
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has left for Azerbaijan on a two-day official visit. During the visit, the Prime Minister will meet Azerbaijan President Ilham...
Ghee, Cooking oil prices reduced by third time at utility stores
Islamabad: Once again prices of Branded Ghee reduced by Rs 60 at the utility stores across the country. The prices of cooking oil decreased by...
PTI chief has no evidences against his allegations on state institutions: Atta Tarrar
Islamabad: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Interior Attaullah Tarar says government will not allow politicizing the 9th May incidents. Addressing a news conference in...
Dollar devalues by Rs 4 in open market
Karachi: The change in the US dollar is continued as Rs 4 devalued in its price after it which closed at Rs 294. The greenback...
Dar tried his best to ‘possible the impossible’ within the limited resources: Khawaja Asif
Islamabad: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday stressed the need for getting rid of sick organizations and taking effective measures to stop the...
Pakistan Navy evacuates 700 personnel from Sujjawal, rescues 64 fishermen from sea
KARACHI: Pakistan Navy troops evacuated 700 personnel from various villages of Shah Bandar- a coastal town of district Sujjawal- while 64 fishermen have been rescued...
UN assures to help Pakistan in dealing with impacts of approaching cyclone Biparjoy
New York: The United Nations has assured to help Pakistan and India in dealing with the impacts of the approaching cyclone Biparjoy. The assurance was...
Biparjoy just 350 km away from Karachi as rains lashed in many areas
Karachi: The tropical storm Biparjoy just 350 km away from Karachi as in many areas rains lashed today. The meteorological department has prediction of clound...
Today’s Joseph Goebbels is none other than PTI chief As he is certainly perfecting art of lying: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said keeping in view the facts that had been established so far, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) under its...
PM has paid homage to martyrs by renaming IJP road as Capt Sher Khan Shaheed Avenue: Marriyum
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid homage to the martyrs by renaming IJP Road as Captain...