IHC bars govt from harassing Imran during Eid holidays
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday ordered not to harass Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan during the Eidul Fitr holidays and issued a...
We will not avoid negotiations but constitution can’t be denied: Qureshi
Islamabad: Vice-chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that we will not sideline from the talks but the constitution can’t be denied....
Meta lays off tech teams, battering employee morale
Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) on Wednesday carried out another round of job cuts, this time hitting engineers and adjacent tech teams, as Chief Executive Mark...
FDA clears extra Covid booster for some high-risk Americans
WASHINGTON: U.S. regulators on Tuesday cleared another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for older Americans and people with weak immune systems....
K-Electric seeks power tariff hike
The K-Electric has sought a Rs4.49 hike in the power tariff on account of the monthly Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for March in an application...
300 killed in Sudan clashes
In Sudan, at least 300 people have so far been killed while over 3000 wounded in horrible violence between regular army and a paramilitary force....
Stampede kills 92 in Yemen
In Yemen, at least 79 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a stampede in the Bab al-Yemen area near capital Sanaa....
Bilawal to lead Pakistan delegation to SCOO FMs meeting On May 4, 5 in India: FO
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will be leading the Pakistan delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council of Foreign Ministers meeting being held on...
Judiciary can’t rewrite constitution as power rests with the parliament alone: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that the judiciary can’t rewrite the constitution while the parliament has an authority for it while power rests...
Elections can be Held After Eid Ul Azha: CJ
Islamabad:Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) on Thursday hearing the case seeking holding of general elections across the country on same day, said that the top...
4th T-20 between Pakistan and New Zealand to be played today
Rawalpindi: The 4th T-20 of five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Rawalpindi today. The match will start at 9 pm...
Legendary comedian Umer Sharif remembered on birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Umer Sharif, Pakistan’s king of comedy who had taken the genre of comedy to new highs, was born on April 1955. He started off...
Bilawal Bhutto visits ancestral residence of JUIF Chief, condoles demise of Abdul Shakoor
PESHAWAR:Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari along with a delegation of PPP on Wednesday visited the ancestral residence of Central Ameer...
Ruet -e-Hilal Committee to meet today to sight Shawwal crescent
ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet today here at the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in evening to sight the crescent of...
Parliament to complete its 3rd consecutive term due to 18th Amendment: Shazia Marri
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri on Wednesday said the Parliament was completing its third consecutive term after the promulgation...
PTI-led previous govt damaged economy, foreign policy: Marriyum
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says PTI’s last government damaged the economy and foreign policy of the country. Addressing a news conference in...
CJ SC writes letter to NA speaker excusing his absence in ceremony on golden jubilee celebrations of constitution
Islamabad: Chief Justice (CJ) Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has said that he could not attend the 50th birthday of the constitution of Pakistan owing...
Asif Zardari welcomes CJP’s call for dialogue among political parties
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed the chief justice of Pakistan’s advice for political parties to engage in dialogue. In a...
Article 184(3) of the Constitution is for public interest and enforcement of fundamental rights: Justice Isa
Islamabad: Senior puisne judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday said that Article 184(3) of the Constitution was for the public interest and enforcement of...
SC disposes of defence ministry petition seeking elections on same day after declaring it non-maintainable
Islamabad: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has disposed of the ministry of defence petition seeking elections across the country while declaring the petitions non maintainable....
President returns SC Practice, Procedure Bill, 2023 unsigned
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday returned the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill 2023 unsigned after observing that the matter was sub judice...
29 killed in Beijing hospital fire
In China, at least 29 people have been killed when a fire ripped through a hospital in Beijing. The cause of the deadly fire remained...
SC to call politicians representative tomorrow in case seeking elections across country on same day
Islamabad: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has called representatives of politicians tomorrow in the hearing of the ministry of defence petition seeking general elections on...
Torch bearer of truth, rights and candid journalism, Abbtakk News turns 10 years old
Karachi: The prominent news channel Abbtakk news has turned 10 years in its reach to people of Pakistan. Torch bearer of truth, rights and candid...
I will not allow robbing of farmer rights through urea smuggling: PM Shahbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure timely production of Urea and its delivery to the farmers across the...
Gold continues upward trend in Pakistan
Gold rates in Pakistan continued to climb on Tuesday as the rupee failed to appreciate significantly. According to data provided by the All Pakistan Sarafa...
PPP delegation calls on delegations of various political parties of the country
Islamabad: A delegation of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has called on delegations of various political parties. The PPP delegation met with the delegations of Pakistan...
PM Shahbaz Sharif hopes IMF agreement to be finalized soon
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated resolve of the coalition government to steer the country out of the multiple crises it is facing. Chairing...
Jayasuriya bowls Sri Lanka to innings victory against Ireland in Galle
COLOMBO: Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya finished with a match haul of 10 wickets as Sri Lanka crushed Ireland by an innings and 280 runs inside...
IHC Approves Interim Bail In Nine Cases Against Imran Khan
Islamabad: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday extended Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan interim bail in nine cases while his petition for exemption from appearing...
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...
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...
President announces 90-day remission in sentences for prisoners on Eid
Islamabad:President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday approved remission in sentences for prisoners on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr. The president approved the remission of...
Bilawal calls on PM Shahbaz to brief matters related to foreign ministry
Islamabad: Foreign Minister, Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and on Tuesday Bilawal Bhutto Zardar and PM...
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...
World Heritage Day being observed across the globe today
Web Desk: The World Heritage Day is being observed across the globe on Tuesday. This year theme of the day is “History, Significance, and How...
Senator Talha Mahmood appointed as Minister for Religious Affairs
Senator belonging to Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) Muhammad Talha Mahmood has been appointed as Minister for Religious Affairs. A notification to this effect was issued...
Three time ended with out result, AJK legislative assembly to meet again for electing PM
Muzzafarabad: Manipulation continues for the slot of Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir as People’s Party President (PPP) wishful for the premier ship. The PPP president...
Saqib Nisar halted work on KLTH in Lahore after putting allegation against him: PM
Rawalpindi: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday stressed that the development projects, particularly those relating to health and education, must not be politicized and be...
ECP submits report in SC apprising it could not gotten funds for holding elections in Punjab
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday submitted a report in the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) apprising it that they could not...
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...
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...