Pak Army organized free medical camp in Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: A one-day free medical camp was organized by Pakistan Army in Kharko village of Ghanche district of Gilgit-Baltistan. Twenty-six doctors and paramedical staff of...
Pakistani students arrives home in first flight from Bishkek
LAHORE: The first flight KA-571 has reached Lahore with 180 passengers. As the recently unfolding situation in Kyrgyzstan has put the students at risk. Mohsin...
Tobacco company rubbishes market report as false, fabricated
ISLAMABAD: A tobacco company has taken an exception to a report “Pakistan Cigarette Market Assessment 2024” by Ipsos Pakistan and described it as false and...
Famous writer, poet, critic Dr Wazir Agha remembered on his birth anniversary
ISLAMABAD: Renowned Urdu language writer, poet, critic and essayist Dr Wazir Agha was remembered on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Saturday. Wazir Agha...
Nawaz Sharif demands to hold accountable to all including ex-judges
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has blasted “injustices” carried out to him during his previous stint in power, calling for the accountability...
Father of Pakistani student in Bishkek demands govt taking measures to bring his daughter return to country
Umar Kot: A Pakistani student hailing from Umar Kot Sindh Warsha is also reeving his higher education on one of education institution in Bishkek, capital...
President visits family of Shaheed Major Babar, offers Fateha
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday visited he family home of Shaheed Major Babar Khan in Mianwali and expressed condolences to the family members...
‘Pak Embassy addressing students’ issues in Bishkek’: Pak Amb
Bishkek: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Kyrgyz Republic, Hassan Zaigham has said that the Pakistan’s Embassy is actively working to address the issues faced by Pakistani nationals...
Envoy Zaigham visits Kyrgyz National Hospital to inquire after health of injured Shahzaib
Bishkek: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Zaigham today visited the Kyrgyz National Hospital to inquire after the health of Pakistani National Shahzaib who...
Tobacco consumption menace for youth, nation: MPs
ISLAMABAD: Member of parliaments have called the tobacco consumption as a menace for the youth and the nation and stressed for the joint efforts to...
MOFA activates Crisis Management Unit on Bishkek situation
Islamabad: Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) on the instruction of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar....
Pak Amb. raises strong concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy FM over Bishkek violence
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham on Saturday strongly raised the concerns with Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Imangaziev Almaz of the...
International Museum Day marked today
ISLAMABAD: The International Museum Day was celebrated in Pakistan on Saturday, like across the globe, to disseminate public awareness about the role of museums in...
Justice Munib takes oath as acting chief justice of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court’s Justice Munib Akhtar on Saturday took oath as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan during a ceremony. The oath was administered by Justice...
PPP invites MQM-P again for negotiations after later refuses earlier offer of Ruling party
Karachi: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has refused to accept the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) offer of an eight standing committees of the Sindh...
Pakistan’s Nida becomes leading wicket-taker in women’s T20Is
WEB DESK: The Pakistani skipper and all-rounder Nida Dar became the highest wicket taker in women’s T20Is. The Pakistani cricket star Nida Dar overtook Australia’s...
Nawaz Sharif to become Party’s president again: Musaddiq
LAHORE: The senior leader of Pakistan Muslim League Musaddiq Malik has said that Nawaz Shareef will become the PML-N’s President again. Talking to the media,...
Governor Punjab calls on British High Commissioner.
LAHORE: The governor of Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider has met with British High Commissioner Jane Marriott and discussed bilateral relation with the United Kingdom. As...
Mini truck plunges into ravine in Khushab, 13 dead including children.
KHUSHAB: In a terrible accident, a minitruck plunged into a ravine into a ravine in Punj Pir area of khushab. As per details, the incident...
Anti-smuggling crackdown continues across country
ISLAMABAD: The Anti-smuggling operation continue throughout the country to prevent the smuggling of essential commodities. According to the latest statistics, 3036 metric tons of fertilizer,...
Gold price shoot up again in Pakistan
KARACHI: The price of gold increased again in Pakistan by Rs.3100 per tola to Rs.248,100 According to Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of...
Naqvi meets Saudi envoy Nawaf bin Saeed in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD: The Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Saudi Ambassador and said that the historic brotherly relations between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are evolving into a ...
Shahbaz Shareef expresses serious concern over situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek.
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Shahbaz Shareef expressed serious concern over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek and ask envoy to help the Pakistani students...
No Pakistani killed in Bishkek violence: Krygyz govt.
BISHKEK: The Pakistani Ambassador Hasan Zaigham has said that the government of Kyrgyzstan have confirmed that no Pakistani died in Bishkek violence. The Pakistani Embassy...
Several Pakistani students injured in Mob violence in Bishkek.
BISHKEK: Dozens of foreign students including more than 14 Pakistani students injured in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek. As per detail, the Violent clashes have erupted between...
Inflation reduces by 1.6 percent this week
Islamabad: A degree of Inflation started to decrease in the country as 1.6 percent decline recorded in the inflation rate. According to the statistic bureau...
PM directs preparing tariff rationalization for export sector industries
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to immediately prepare a strategy regarding tariff rationalization for the export sector industries. Chairing an...
Pakistan ready to defend itself against any threat: FO
Islamabad: Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has urged Afghan interim authorities to take action against terror groups operating on Afghan soil and posing threats...
Youth employee of call center shot dead in Liaqutabad Karachi
Karachi: A youth was shot dead in a call center situated in Karachi area of Liaqutabad. Unidentified accused barged into the call center and sprayed...
Pakistan finalizes T-20 WC Squad to be announced after first T-20 against England
Lahore: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized Pakistan Cricket Team squad for International Cricket Council (ICC) T-20 World Cup scheduled to be played jointly in...
CM KP gives 15-day deadline to Govt for fixing electricity issue of KP
Peshawar: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Ameen Gandapur losing his cool set a 15-day deadline to the federal government for fixing the province electricity...
FBR establishes joint working group for blocking of non-fillers SIMs
Islamabad: A working group has been established over blocking the non-fillers SIMs under income tax general order. The working group is comprising representatives from telecom...
IMF declares measures for bringing real state sector into tax net insufficient
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in continued negotiations for another loan program has declared measures bringing to the real sector into the tax net...
Chinese comp expresses interest in investment in mineral, mining sector of Pakistan
Islamabad: A Chinese company MCC Tongsin Resources has expressed deep interest in increasing its investment in the mineral and mining sector of Pakistan. The interest...
‘Pakistan Ka Matlab Kya, La Ilaha Illalah’ fame poet Asghar Saudai death anniversary observed
Web Desk: The 16th death anniversary of noted poet Prof. Asghar Saudai was observed on Friday. He was the man of letters, who coined a...
COAS commends Pakistan Hockey team for their outstanding performance in Azlan Shah Hockey Cup
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir received Pakistan Hockey team at General Headquarters Rawalpindi today. During the interaction, the Army Chief commended...
PM Shahbaz approves setting up Climate Change Authority
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday approved a Climate Change Authority (CCA). The PM has taken the initiative under 2017 act. According to a...
Court give me punishment if it wants to as I don’t fear anyone: Bushra Bibi in hearing of 190 million pound case
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi has expressed distrust on a court in the 190 million pound reference. No witness...
Bullish trend prevails at PSX crossing 75000 limits after addition of 411 points in 100 Index
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) business week concluded with super bullish trand as the 100 index crossed high level of 75,000 with addition of 411...
Rupee strengthens against US dollar today by 20 paisas in inter-bank market
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Friday gained 20 paisa against US Dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.20 against the previous day’s closing...
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed
ISLAMABAD:World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is being observed today worldwide including Pakistan. This day is observed to raise awareness of the possibilities that the...
World Hypertension Day being observed today
Web Desk: World Hypertension Day is being observed today. The theme of this year’s day is ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer’....
WHO releases report on illicit cigarettes in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report debunking the myths about illicit trade of cigarettes in the market created by multinational companies....
Punjab govt announces summer vacations for schools.
LAHORE: The government of Punjab has announced the summer vacations for schools owing to rising temperatures across the province. The notification said that vacations will...
Gold price witnesses dip by Rs.600 per tola
KARACHI: The rate of gold in Pakistan decreased by Rs.600 per tola to Rs.245,000 Dealers reported that the price of gold in Pakistan fall by...
Bikes scheme for students subject to environmental NOC
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ruled that the Punjab government’s scheme to provide motorcycles to students requires an environmental No Objection Certificate...
Ali Pervaiz takes oath as Minister of State
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Ali Pervez Took oath on Friday as the Minister of State. President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath...
Deputy PM to represent Pakistan at SCO CFMs meeting
ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will represent Pakistan at Two-day meeting of the SCO CFMs Deputy Prime Minister and...
All possible resources will be provided to Elite Force in Punjab: CM
LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has assured that all possible resources will be provided to Elite Force in the province. She expressed these...
WhatsApp tests customisable colour themes for chat bubbles
WEB DESK: Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on new customisation features in a beta version for iOS. The instant messaging platform’s update tracker portal, WABetaInfo,...