Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated across the country today (Saturday) with religious zeal and fervour. Big Eid congregations were held at open places, mosques and...
Caretaker Punjab CM Naqvi visits katcha area to boost morale of police, soldiers
RAHIM YAR KHAN- Punjab’s Caretaker Chief Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, visited the katcha area on Friday to meet police officers and soldiers who are currently...
Pakistan Railways restores Shalimar Express
LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to restore Shalimar Express Train between Lahore and Karachi from May 1, 2023. The Shalimar Express (up and...
Holding Punjab Assembly elections will lead to civil war, says Siraj
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) emir Sirajul Haq said on Friday that holding only the Punjab Assembly elections will lead to protests and civil war. Speaking to...
Twitter begins removing legacy blue checkmarks from user profiles
Twitter on Thursday began removing legacy blue checkmarks from user profiles, with famous people including pop icon Beyonce and Pope Francis losing their verified statuses....
PM felicitates overseas Pakistanis, Muslims around world on Eid-ul-Fitr
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated overseas Pakistanis and Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. In a tweet today, he wished them...
PML-N Quaid discusses promotion of bilateral ties with Saudi Crown Prince: Marriyum
PML-N Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who is in Saudi Arabia, met with Saudi Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman. Sharing details of...
5th T-20: Pakistan to face New Zealand on Monday
The 5th T-20 between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played in Rawalpindi on Monday. The fourth fixture of the ongoing T-20 international series between...
Jumma-tul-Wida, last Friday of Ramadan, observed
Jumma-tul-Wida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, was observed today across the country with religious reverence. Special prayers were offered for the...
Rescue operation continues in Khyber Pass on fourth day
The rescue and relief operation to clear the road of debris and take out all the containers buried under the landslide in the Khyber Pass...
Death anniversary of Allama Iqbal being observed today
The 85th death anniversary of great philosopher, thinker and Poet of East, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observed today to acknowledge his struggle and...
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)...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Five-day banks’ closure on Eid notified
In view of the upcoming religious festival, Eidul Fitr, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued a notification declaring the five-day closure of the banks....
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...
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...
Defence ministry approaches SC for elections in one go
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Defence, which authorises Pakistan Army for providing security for elections, on Tuesday petitioned the Supreme Court (SC) for holding elections...
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...
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,...
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...
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...