PM Shehbaz holds telephonic conversation with Fazl
ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic conversation with Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday. During...
FM Bilawal says PPP supports idea of same day election across Pakistan
Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stressed that dialogue amongst the political parties is imperative to achieve political and economic stability. Addressing a news conference...
Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, Eidul Fitr on Saturday
The Shawwal moon could not be sighted in Pakistan on Thursday, resultantly, Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated across the country on Saturday (April 22)...
CJCSC Sahir Shamshad meets PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, held a meeting with Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Thursday to discuss...
Fazl says talks with Imran an insult to parliament
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman slammed on Thursday Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, saying negotiations the latter was an insult...
Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq takes oath as AJK PM
MUZAFFARABAD: The newly elected Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq, took oath of office on Thursday. In his first address...
SC adjourns hearing of petitions seeking elections on same day till April 27
Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the petitions seeking elections in Punjab and KP as well as general elections...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
First Solar Eclipse of 2023 to occur tomorrow
The world is gearing up to witness the first solar eclipse of the year 2023, which is expected to take place on Wednesday, April 20....
Current Account Surplus of $654m recorded for March: Dar
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says Current Account Surplus of 654 million dollars has been recorded for March 2023. In a tweet today, he said in...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Gold price rises in Pakistan
A day after witnessing a major drop, the price of gold rose once again in Pakistan on Monday in line with the rupee’s depreciation. According to data...
Sindh schools, colleges to remain closed tomorrow
KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced that all educational institutes in Sindh will remain closed tomorrow (April 18) on account of Shab-e-Qadr. “In pursuance of...
Govt releases Rs129bn for development projects under PSDP
ISLAMABAD: Despite financial constraints and disruptions caused by super floods last year, the government has released Rs 129 billion for development projects under Public Sector...
Cabinet sends summary regarding provision of funds NA
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Monday referred a summary regarding the provision of funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to the National Assembly....
Matter of provision of funds for Punjab polls will be taken to NA: Tarar
Islamabad: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the National Assembly’s Standing Committee at its meeting in Islamabad has directed to take matter of provision...
AJK Assembly session adjourned without electing new PM
MUZAFFARABAD: A session of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Assembly to elect a new prime minister was adjourned on Monday without the poll being...
Police declares Mufti Abdul Shakoor incident as an accident
Islamabad: The Islamabad Police has declared the incident faced by the late Federal Minister Mufti Abdul Shakoor as an accident. The police apprised that the...
Govt wants another operation against him in Eid Ul Fitr holidays: Imran Khan
Lahore: A hearing of barring an action against Imran Khan in 121 cases was held at the Lahore High Court (LHC) today. The LHC has...