Najam Sethi stresses need for backing Babar as captain
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) management committee chairman Najam Sethi stressed on Monday the need for backing Babar Azam as the captain of the national...
FM Bilawal believes dialogue can steer country out of crises
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs on Monday said dialogue was the only way to steer the country out of constitutional and democratic crises. Addressing the...
Inquiry committee summons Imran Khan, Javed Iqbal in Tayyaba Gul case
ISLAMABAD: The inquiry committee summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and former National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Javed Iqbal in the Tayyaba Gul harassment...
ECC declares all hajj applications under Regular Scheme successful
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that all 72,869 applications received under Regular Hajj Scheme shall be declared successful without balloting....
Justice Isa declares constitution sacred amid political wrangling
ISLAMABAD: Senior judge of the Supreme Court Justice Qazi Faez Isa said on Monday that the apex court stood with the country’s constitution. He expressed...
Iran, Algeria call on Muslim states to form united & consistent front for resolution of Palestine issue
Iran and Algeria have called on Muslim states to form a united and consistent front for resolution of Palestine issue. In a phonic conversation with...
Bomb Blast Kills Four Including One Cop In Quetta
Quetta: A bomb blast ripped through near a police vehicle at Shahra-e-Iqbal in Quetta killing four persons including one police personnel while others eight persons...
Zardari suggests PM to hold talks with opposition with no any prior conditions
Islamabad:Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Monday asked Prime Minster Shehbaz Sharif to hold dialogue with opposition but there should not be any...
Rupee depreciated by rupees 2.44 against dollar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rupee weakened by Rs 2.44 against the Dollar in the interbank trading on Monday and closed at Rs 287.08 against the previous day’s...
Ali Amin Gandapur handed over to police on one-day physical remand
Islamabad: An anti-terrorism court of Islamabad on Monday (today) handed over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur to Islamabad police on one-day physical remand....
Constitution of the country is historic achievement will always be written in golden words: PM
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stressed that the country can be steered out of challenges by working together. Speaking at the National Constitutional...
ECP postpones by-elections of local bodies polls across Sindh including Karachi
Karachi: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday announced to postpone by-elections of local bodies polls (LBE) in all around Sindh including Karachi which...
Imran Khan demands investigation into death of SHO Amir Shahzad
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has demanded investigation into death of Station House Officer (SHO) Amir Shahzad. The former premier said that Amir...
Complaint lodged against CJ, other three SC judges in supreme judicial council
ISLAMABAD: A complaint has been lodged in the supreme judicial council against Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandiyal and three other...
Finance Minister introduces money bill in NA for elections in Punjab, KP assemblies
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar introduced the money bill 2023 titled “Charged Sums for General Elections of Provincial Assemblies of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bill...
Senate demands general elections of all assemblies should be held simultaneously
Islamabad: The Senate today passed a resolution demanding that the general elections for the National Assembly and all the provincial assemblies should be held simultaneously...
Pope Francis opens Easter celebrations in flower-adorned Vatican square
Vatican: Pope Francis opened a celebration of Mass on Easter on Sunday. The ceremony is joined by dozens of prelates and tens of thousands of...
Govt wanted to kill me like Murtaza Bhutto: Claims Imran Khan
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has hurled accusation on the PML-N led coalition government that they wanted to murder him like Murtaza Bhutto....
NA all set to celebrate golden jubilee of 1973 Constitution from today
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) under the leadership of Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf, is all set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Constitution of...
Punjab Polls: ECP issues code of conduct for international election observers, media persons
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued a 30-point code of conduct for international observers and media persons. The code provides guidelines for conduct,...
Cabinet holds detailed consultations on SC verdict and earlier judgement of 4-3
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet in its meeting on Sunday directed the Ministry of Finance to prepare a summary for taking guidance from the Parliament on...
Exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in North and South Waziristan Kills Two
Rawalpindi: Two terrorists were killed in exchange of firing between terrorists and security forces in North and South Waziristan while one security personal martyred in...
Saudi officials arrive in Iran to discuss procedures for reopening of embassy, consulate
DUBAI: Saudi officials have arrived in Iran to discuss procedures for reopening Riyadh’s embassy in Tehran and consulate in Mashhad after China brokered a deal...
Imran Khan is responsible for present economic turmoil in country:Bilal Azhar
Islamabad: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Economy and Energy Bilal Azhar Kayani has expressed his government’s commitment to improve country’s economy under the leadership...
Imran khan to issue white paper against PDM government
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan will present a white paper against the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government’s performance over the last three...
Open manhole claims two lives including woman in Orangi area of Karachi
KARACHI: A man and woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole in Karachi’s Orangi town area. According to police, 50-year-old Razia – an employee...
Court approves 24 hours physical remand of PTI leader Ali Ameen Gandapur
Islamabad: A local court in Islamabad approved on Sunday one-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur. The aggressive PTI leader remand...
Islamabad police confirm provision of fool-proof security to New Zealand team
The Islamabad police said on Sunday that they were “fully equipped” to provide “fool-proof and world-class” security to the New Zealand cricket team during their...
ECP unlikely to receive funds till April 10 for holding elections in Punjab
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is unlikely to receive the funds for holding polls in Punjab till tomorrow (April 10), The ECP has...
Justice Isa raises objection to six-member SC bench’s verdict against him
Supreme Court (SC) judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Saturday objected to the verdict issued against him by a six-member SC bench remarking that it...
Karachi building fire claims man’s life, leaves several gasping for breath
KARACHI: A man died and three others were found unconscious after a building caught fire near a generator market in Karachi on Saturday. Rescue officials...
Imran Khan-Bushra Bibi nikkah case adjourned till April 28
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in the federal capital adjourned hearing on a petition seeking action against PTI Chairman Imran Khan for marrying Bushra...
PM felicitates ISI for brilliant operation against BNA leader
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated ISI for carrying out a brilliant operation that resulted in the arrest of the leader of Baloch National Army...
Twitter reinstates Bird logo days after replacing it with ‘Doge’ meme
Days after Elon Musk replaced the classic Bird logo of Twitter in a surprise move with the “Doge” meme, the microblogging site has now reinstated...
President Alvi returns bill to limit CJP powers unsigned
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has returned the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023, for reconsideration to the Parliament, stating the legislation “prima-facie travels...
Both too little and too much sleep tied to increased stroke risk
ISLAMABAD: Quality sleep is essential for health. Sleep problems range from too short or too long sleep duration, difficulty falling and staying asleep, and symptoms...
Islamabad court adjourn hearing of Toshakhana case till April 11
ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court in the federal capital on Saturday adjourned a petition filed by the election commission for early hearing of the...
Pakistan issues visas to 2,856 Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has issued 2,856 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi celebrations. The visas were issued by Pakistan High...
North Korea tests another nuclear-capable underwater drone
SEOUL: North Korea conducted another test of a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone, state media said on Saturday, the latest in a show of force against...
Aleem Dar receives guard of hounour in last Test as ICC Elite Panel umpire
Pakistan’s veteran Aleem Dar was presented a guard of honour by players of Bangladesh and Ireland players after he officiated in his final Test match...
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy makes history, all set to direct a Star Wars film
SAN FRANCISCO: Lucasfilm, the production company behind the Star Wars franchise, has announced that Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will be directing the latest films in the series....
Nawaz Sharif demands immediate resignation of Chief Justice SC
London: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif has demanded an immediate resignation of Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandiyal. Nawaz Sharif said that using what powers,...
Sharjeel directs to complete BRT yellow line on time
Karachi: Provincial Minister for Information Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday chaired a seventh meeting of Sindh Mass Transit Authority. The information minister received briefing...
PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur Bail in two cases approved
Dera Ismail Khan: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur bail in two cases approved. The PTI leader was presented before the court of DI...
Dar cancels scheduled visit to USA owing to political situation of the country
Islamabad: Owing to political situation of the country Federal Minister for finance Ishaq Dar has canceled his scheduled visit to the United States of America...
Another FIR registered against pti chief Imran Khan
Islamabad: Another First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan. The FIR has been registered at the police station...
Principle of holding of elections within 90 days admitted in dissenting note: Fawad Chaudhry
Islamabad: Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry has said that political decision-making is the prerogative of political parties and how a judge can...
Justice Minallah’s note question mark on SC’s proceedings in Punjab polls case: Marriyum
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says the detailed note of Justice Athar Minallah is a question mark on Supreme Court’s proceedings in...
SC engulfs in political dispute in a manner action taken on PTI petition: Justice Athar Minallah
Islamabad: Justice Athar Minallah has objected that the cases related to elections were under hearing in the high court despite that the suo motu notice...
NSC reiterates zero-tolerance policy against terrorists to continue
ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) decided on Friday to speed up the operation against terrorists. The two-hour long NSC meeting was chaired by Prime...