COAS, Saudi Chief of General Staff discuss bilateral ties
Rawalpindi: A high powered military delegation led by Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia, General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al Ruwaili, called...
Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released after 4-year house arrest
Sri Nagar: Top Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been released from his four-year-long house arrest in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). This...
NAB submits record of references against Nawaz Sharif, Asif Zardari
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday submitted the record of several references to accountability court against former prime ministers including Muhammad Nawaz Sharif,...
Murtaza Solangi calls on Governor Tessori, Caretaker CM Sindh Maqbool
KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi Friday called on Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori and caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Maqbool Baqir in Karachi...
Govt starts implementing IMF conditions as it commences closing banks running at a loss
Islamabad: The caretaker government has started implementation on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions as it has taken action against three banks who are running...
Rupee appreciation continues in inter-bank and open market
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Friday witnessed the 14th consecutive recovery session as it gained Rs 1.01 against the US dollar in the interbank trading and...
Bullish trend continues at PSX as it gains 219 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Friday and gained 219.02 points, showing a positive change of 0.47...
PPP suspends Latif Khosa basic membership of CEC
Lahore: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has suspended his leader and lawyer Latif Khosa basic membership of Central Executive Committee (CEC). The PPP had given a...
Caretaker government has no links with Nawaz Sharif’s matters as it is in courts: Solangi
Karachi: Caretaker Information Minister Murtaza Solangi said that the matters regarding Nawaz Sharif is in courts and there is no relation to the caretaker government....
Caretaker PM Kakar to address UNGA Session today
New York: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will address the 78th UN General Assembly session in New York today. In his address, the Prime Minister...
Pakistani cricket Squad for World Cup 2023 announced
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq unveiled the squad at...
Canadian PM declares India as terrorist state
New York: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declaring India as a terrorist state questioned the world community and will the international world remain quiet after...
Election timeframe busts propaganda against caretaker govt: Solangi
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Thursday expressed his contentment over the announcement of the time-frame for the election which busted...
Pakistan ready to work with US, all partners for prosperous future: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed the belief that a strong Pakistan-US relation can be a force for stability and progress in South Asia...
8 terrorists killed during IBOs in Bannu, North Waziristan
Rawalpindi: Eight terrorists were killed and five others, including their facilitators, apprehended in intelligence based operations in Bannu and North Waziristan districts today. During conduct...
15-member Pakistan’s squad for World Cup 2023 to be announced today
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has completed a consultation process for selecting the country’s World Cup 2023 squad. Chief Selector of Pakistan team Inzamam...
Hafeez resigns from his honorary role in PCB technical committee
Lahore: Former captain Muhammad Hafeez has tendered his resignations from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) cricket technical committee. I decided to leave Pakistan cricket technical committee....
Shaheen Shah Afridi valima ceremony underway in Islamabad
Islamabad: Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi valima ceremony is underway in Serena Hotel in Islamabad which are being attended almost the all players of the...
Inzamam absence in review meeting for team’s poor performance in Asia Cup raises eyebrows
Lahore: The absence of chief selector of Pakistan Cricket Team Inzamam Ul Haq from a review meeting over poor performance of Pakistani team in Asia...
Television and stage actress Madeeha Gauhar remembered on her birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Television and stage actress, playwright, director of social theater and women’s rights activist Madeeha Gauhar was remembered on the occasion of her birth anniversary...
Inefficient SOEs inflict Rs 500b loss to national kitty in 2022: Shamshad Akhtar
ISLAMABAD: Owing to inefficiencies and mismanagement, the deficient State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) incurred overall losses of around Rs 500 billion to the national exchequer during last...
India halts visa services for Canadians citing security threats as Hardeep murder row deepens
Ottawa: Tensions between India and Canada have flared as India suspends visa services for Canadian citizens, intensifying a diplomatic dispute following Canada’s allegations that India...
Recovery of Rupee continues as it gains Rs 1.11 against US Dollar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Thursday witnessed 13th consecutive recovery session as it gained Rs 1.11 against the US dollar in the interbank trading. The dollar...
Harris Rauf includes in World Cup squad of Pakistan as he recovers from injury
Lahore: It is welcoming that Harris Rauf has recovered from his illness. Owing to his shoulder injury against India he could not bat while he...
PSX grips bullish trend as it gains 312 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) turned around on Thursday and gained 312.55 points, showing a positive change of 0.68 per cent,...
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...
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...