SC constitutes new bench for hearing Intra-Court appeals against military courts
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) on Friday constituted a new six-members bench for hearing intra-court appeals against the military courts. The SC Chief...
UNSC to vote today on US resolution on ceasefire in Gaza
Occupied Al-Quds: Several Palestinians have been reported martyred in Israeli tank shelling near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City but the Palestinian Health Ministry has yet...
Haleem Adil’s brother awarded two year jail as he found guilty of bouncing of cheques
Karachi: A judicial magistrate in Karachi pronounced sentence of two years jail term to brother of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh president Haleem Adil Sheikh. The...
Govt working on short, medium,long-term development initiatives: CM Punjab
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that the government is working on short, medium and long-term development initiatives to strengthen numerous sectors in...
Finance Ministry kicks off preparation for Budget 2024-2025
Islamabad Federal Ministry of finance has started preparation for budget for fiscal year 2024 to 2025. Sources said that the preferential committee meetings for determination...
World Water Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Water Day is being observed today, with the aim of highlighting the importance of water worldwide and raising general awareness about its...
China to assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation: Zhang Guoqing
Brussels: Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has said his country would assist Pakistan in stabilizing its financial situation. He gave the assurance during his meeting...
FM urges considering aggressive financing for nuclear energy projects
Islamabad:Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called upon the multilateral development institutions to consider aggressive financing for nuclear energy projects. In a video message on the...
PM vows to wipe out menace of terrorism
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed unwavering commitment to wipe out the menace of terrorism. In a statement today, he said Pakistan Army...
Two soldiers martyred in DI Khan suicide blast
AWALPINDI: Two soldiers embraced martyrdom in a suicide bomb blast on a convoy of security forces in Dera Ismail Khan, the military’s media wing reported...
US warn Pakistan over election rigging.
WASHINGTON: The United States said that relations with Pakistan will suffer if it does not probe irregularities in last month’s election and rerun votes if...
Maryam Nawaz launches tree plantation drive
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday launched a tree plantation campaign by plating a sapling in Lahore. Maryam Nawaz appealed to the people...
CM Sindh ratify Rs.5.5 bn to launch smart safe City project.
KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah approved Rs.5.5 billion to launch smart City project. The approval of the agreement was made in a...
DG SBCA removes from his post.
KARACHI: Director General of Sindh Building Control Authority has been removed from his post. According to detail, Ishaq Khoro, the Director General of Sindh Building...
Pakistan may close Afghanistan’s trade corridor with India: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Pakistan can close Afghanistan’s trade with India. While talking to the American broadcasting organization, Khawaja Asif said...
Jordan smack Pakistan in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier.
ISLAMABAD: In the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier, Jordan defeat Pakistan at Jinnah Sports Ground Islamabad on Thursday. The match between...
COAS calls on PM Shahbaz to apprise him Saudi Arabia visit
Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Syed Asim Munir on Thursday called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The Army chief briefed the PM about his...
Terrorist Chakar Liaquat killed in Panjgur operation
RAWALPINDI: The security forces on Thursday killed a terrorist and injured the other two during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted on the night of March...
Special Apex Committee briefed about SIFC
Islamabad: The Special Apex Committee was Thursday briefed about the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) initiative and major contributions made by it towards the investments,...
All four CMs call on PM Shahbaz Sharif
Islamabad: All four chief ministers of the provinces on Thursday, today called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The meet up of four chief ministers which...
Forest dept to plant 2.5 million trees during tree-plantation drive across region
MULTAN:As part of the global observance of World Forest Day, a significant plantation initiative has been launched in South Punjab. The Forest Department of South...
Deep rooted structural reforms have become inevitable to ensure macroeconomic stability: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deep rooted structural reforms have become inevitable to ensure macroeconomic stability and to put the country on path of...
Islamabad Police releases patriotic song in commemoration of Pakistan Day
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Police (ICP) has released a patriotic song “Jannat Se Bulawa Aaya Hai” in commemoration of Pakistan Day and paying tribute to...
Chairman CDA Contempt of court: IHC disposes of case as citizens get permission to transfer of properties
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC)on Thursday disposed of the contempt of the court case against the Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) over issuance of...
Amit Shah recent remarks on Azad Kashmir unwarranted,based on fallacy: FO
Islamabad:Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said Indian Home Minister Amit Shah recent remarks that Azad Kashmir is part of India, are unwarranted and...
Interior Minister directs to launch massive crackdown against electricity, gas theft
Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed to launch massive crackdown against electricity and gas theft across the country. Presiding over a meeting in Islamabad...
Govt embarks on next phase of its ambitious Green Pakistan Initiative to improve forest cover: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government is embarking on the next phase of its ambitious Green Pakistan Initiative to improve forest cover, preserve...
Establishment of CPIC strategic step towards preventing fake news about CPEC: Attaullah
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said the establishment of China-Pakistan Information Corridor will be an important strategic step towards preventing fake...
World Forest day being celebrated globally
ISLAMABAD: World Forest day is being celebrated globally. Healthy forests mean healthy people. Forests provide benefits for everyone – from cleaning our air, water and...
World Poetry Day being observed today
Web Deslk: World Poetry Day is being observed today in Pakistan and all over the world. The world poetry day commemorate poets and bring back...
Security forces kill two terrorists in North Waziristan operation
Rawalpindi: Two terrorist were killed in an intelligence based operation by the security forces in North Waziristan District last night. During conduct of operation and...
IMF recommendations for uniformed tax on tobacco products welcomed
Islamabad: The Capital Calling has welcomed the reports that International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to impose uniform excise rates on both local and...
Hollywood star Will Smith describes the Quran as “crystal clear”
Hollywood star Will Smith has described the Quran as “crystal clear,” saying the Muslim holy book is difficult to misunderstand. Will Smith has recently opened...
NACTA to be restructured on modern lines: Interior Minister
Islamabad: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says National Counter Terrorism Authority will be restructured on modern lines. He was presiding over a meeting during his visit...
US dollar devalues by 23 paisas in Inter-bank trading
Karachi: The US dollar devalued on Wednesday by 23 paisas in inter-bank trading. After a decrease of 23 paisas the dollar price closed at Rs...
Gold rates up by Rs.500 to Rs.227,800 per tola
ISLAMABAD:The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs.500 and was sold at Rs.227,800 on Wednesday compared to its sale at...
PSX continues with bullish trend, gains 229 points
ISLAMABAD:The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend for third consecutive day on Wednesday, gaining 229.20 points, a positive change of...
Court acquits PTI founder in two more cases
ISLAMABAD:A local court on Wednesday acquitted PTI’s founder Imran Khan in two more cases pertaining to long march and vandalizing the public property. Judicial Magistrate...
British HC Jane Marriott calls on PM Shahbaz Sharif
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the need to enhance bilateral cooperation with the United Kingdom in trade and investment, climate, people to people...
8 BLA terrorists killed as security forces foiled attack on Gawadar Port Authority Complex
Gawadar: All the eight terrorists of Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were killed in an effective action of the security forces as they had come to...
Gandapur suggests masses to tear up corrupt officers heads by throwing stones
Peshawar: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf after facing backlash of May 9 previous year their violent move still in their minds as Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Ameen...
KWSC officer removed from his post on Abbtakk News story over irregularities in the institution
Karachi: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSO) has taken action on the Abbtakk news story against irregularities in the institution as Deputy Managing Director...
Punjab CM directs to launch App and call service to facilitate people at their doorsteps
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed to launch an App and call service to facilitate people at their doorsteps. Presiding over a...
PM, ministers decide to forgo salaries under govt’s austerity drive
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his cabinet members have decided to voluntarily forgo their salaries and other perks and privileges in line with the...
FM to leave for Brussels today to attend first Nuclear Energy Summit
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar is leaving for Brussels today to participate in the First Nuclear Energy Summit, scheduled to be held tomorrow. On...
Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of terrorism from across border: PM Shahbaz
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically stated that Pakistan will not tolerate any kind of terrorism from across the border. Chairing the federal cabinet...
IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Pakistan on final review
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday struck a staff-level agreement on the second and final review under the US $3 billion Stand-By...
Provincial govts should harmonize rules related to food businesses: Khalid Maqbool
ISLAMABAD:Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has called upon the provincial governments to harmonize rules related to food businesses. In separate...
Developing countries need 80 to 100 bn dollars yearly for Climate Action
New York: Pakistan has said that the developing countries need 80 to 100 billion dollars annually in concessional finance for Climate Action. Making a statement...
Five people killed in gas explosion inside coal mine in Harnai
Quetta: As many as five people were killed during a gas explosion inside a coal mine in Harnai district, in Balochistan. According to Director General...