China roles over principal amount of $2.4b loan for two years: Dar
Islamabad: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said that China has rolled over the principal amount of 2.4 billion dollars loan for two years. Chinese EXIM...
PM inaugurates and lays foundation stone of several development projects in Gwadar
Islamabad: Prime Minister is in Gwadar on a day long visit. He was received by Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Kakar in arrival. During the visit,...
PSX crosses 47000 mark after 21 months
Karachi: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday turned bullish as it crossed 47000 mark after 21 months owing to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) deal...
Karachi is the gate to development of Pakistan: PM
Karachi: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif distributed awards among exporters and industrialists at a ceremony organized by Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi...
ECC approves Rs985mln for Utility Stores Corporation
Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee of Cabinet has approved 985.43 million rupees spent by the Utility Stores Corporation under the Prime Minister’s free Atta scheme...
Maid is in critical condition as Medical report says no organ left safe by torture of judge family
Islamabad: The girl, Rizwana tortured by the family of the civil judge Asim Hafeez is receiving treatment at the General Hospital Lahore. The hospital 12-member...
Two muggers killed in Police Encounter in Korangi
KARACHI: Two muggers were killed while a cop was injured during the former’s encounter with police in Karachi’s Korangi area on Wednesday. During the incident,...
Bullish trend prevailed at PSX as it gains 265 points
ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Wednesday, gaining 265.19 points, a positive change of 0.57 percent, closing...
Pakistan in stable position in 2nd test as it took lead of 397 against Sri Lanka
Colombo: Pakistan ended day three at 563-5 during the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Wednesday. Pakistan has taken lead of 397 runs...
MQM-P strongly registers protest with PM on continued load shedding, huge bills to Karachiites
Karachi: A delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) lead by its convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddique called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at the...
Joint sitting of parliament passes “the Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Islamabad: The joint sitting of the Parliament resumed at the Parliament House in Islamabad this afternoon with Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf in the...
PM vows to build flood affected areas better under 4RF
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to build back the flood affected areas better under Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction Framework...
In a First, woman opposition leader elected in Sindh Assembly
Karachi: There is a new chapter started in the politics of Sindh as for the first time a woman elected as a opposition leader. The...
MQM-P supported govt to Karachi become beneficiary of economic development: Kamran
Karachi: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori thanked the prime minister for focusing the uplift of youth being the country’s future. He said during the 15-month government,...
Sindh govt will establish a Technology Park at NED University: CM Sindh
Karachi: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah said the Sindh government was also executing similar projects for youth’s welfare in the province. He...
If elected again, his govt will distribute one million laptops across country annually: PM
KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that if given a mandate in next general elections, his next government would distribute around one million...
Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel create history against Sri Lanka in 2nd Test
Colombo: Abdullah Shafique has created a history at Colombo against Sri Lanka in second test as he scored a double century while Pakistan has gotten...
Unidentified persons gun down 2 in Defence Karachi including PTI MPA’s brother
Karachi: Two persons were killed in broad day light on Wednesday in Defense area of Karachi as unidentified shooters sprayed bullets on the deceased vehicle....
Malir River witnesses excessiveness causing drowning of EBM and Korangi causeways
Karachi: The Malir river witnessed excessiveness on Wednesday causing bridges of Korangi crossing and EBM Causeway went underwater. کراچی میں بدترین ٹریفک جامگودام چورنگی، جام...
FM telephones Russian counterpart to discuss bilateral matters
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavarov today. Good exchange on bilateral and other matters in call...
Federal cabinet approves draft of amendment bill of Investment Board Ordinance
Islamabad: The federal cabinet has approved draft of the amendment bill of the Investment Board Ordinance 2001 for promotion of foreign investment in Pakistan. The...
Indian Anju marries Pakistani Nasarullah after embracing Islam
Dir Bala: Just after a week surfacing of Pakistani woman marrying a hindu youth after converting to Hinduism from Islam in India, now an Indian...
Govt appoints presidents of NBP and ZTBL: Sources
Islamabad: Government has appointed presidents of National Bank of Pakistan and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL), sources said. The government has designated Rehmat Ullah Hassni...
Suicide Blast in Khyber district in KP martyrs additional SHO
Peshawar: A suicide blast in the limits of Jamrod Ali Mosque martyrs additional SHO in district Khyber of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), KP police reported. According...
Case of Brutal torture on maid by Judge Asim Hafeez’ wife lodged
ISLAMABAD: A case has been registered against the wife of Civil Judge Asim Hafeez for allegedly torturing a maid of 14-year-old girl in Islamabad. Police...
Roof of school gym collapses in China killing 11 people
BEIJING: Eleven people died after the roof of a school gym collapsed in north-eastern China. The collapse in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province was caused by construction...
Supreme Court announces two-day holiday on Ashura
Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJ) Umar Atta Bandiyal has approved two-day leave on occasion of Ashura. Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) has announced holiday...
Pak VS Sri 2nd test: Second day match called off owing to rains as Pakistan take lead
Colombo: The second day of the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was called off due to heavy rain that continued for hours, forcing...
PM lays foundation stone of eight mega projects in D.I.Khan
DI Khan: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of eight mega projects in Dera Ismail Khan today for southern districts of...
ECP issues non-bailable arrest warrants of PTI chief
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has issue non-bailable arrest warrants of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supremo in the contempt of the ECP case. The ECP...
Caretaker premier to be made as per constitution: Marriyum
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says the appointment and announcement of caretaker Prime Minister will be made as per the procedure given...
Twitter says goodbye to bird logo introduces new one
California: Twitter has launched its new logo, dropping the blue bird on its website for an X as part of a wider rebranding. The social...
Death anniversary of eminent Urdu writer Qudrat Ullah Shahab being observed today
Web Desk: The 37th death anniversary of eminent Urdu writer and civil servant Qudrat Ullah Shahab is being observed today. Qudrat Ullah Shahab was born...
Accident in Skardu claims two tourists lives
Skardu: An accident occurred in Skardu as tourist vehicle fell into the river killing two of the tourists. The accident happened near Sasi Mubarak Shah...
America expresses deep concerns over India sexual assault case in viral videos
Washington: The United States said Sunday it was deeply concerned by reports of viral videos showing two women paraded naked in India’s northeastern state of...
PPP forms three-member committee for care taker premier: Sharjeel Memon
Karachi: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that there is no consultation on care taker premier. Holding a presser today, Sharjeel Memon who...
Torrential rains wreak havoc in interior Sindh as six killed
Hyderabad: Torrential rains wreaked havoc in parts of Sindh as a building fell in Sukkur killing two including a woman and her child while 15...
Khanewal Model Agriculture Farm to be inaugurated today
Khanewal: A project of green Pakistan Initiative Khanewal Model Agriculture Farm will be inaugurated today. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staf (COAS)...
Registration process launched for journalists’ health insurance scheme
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb launched the registration process for the working journalists’ health insurance scheme in Islamabad on Monday. Speaking on...
US CENTCOM Commander lauds Pakistan’s continued efforts for bringing peace in region
Rawalpindi: Commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Erik Kurilla has appreciated Pakistan’s continued efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region. He...
First day of 2nd test match named after Pakistani bowlers as Sri Lanka bowled at 166
Colombo: The first day of second test between guest Pakistan and Sri Lanka named after the guest bowlers as they bowled out whole batting order...
No increase in power tariff for consumers of 200 units per month: PM
LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the 63% domestic consumers using up to 200 units per month would be exempted from...
New buses for PBS arrive which will allow more routes in city: Sharjeel
Karachi: Sindh Minister for Transport and Information has come up with good news, once again as new fleet of Buses arrived in Karachi. The Minister...
Heavy rains batter in several cities of Sindh
Hyderabad: Heavy rains wreaked havoc on Sunday (today) in several cities of Sindh. Heavy downpours battered in Hyderabad, Mattiari, Shahpur Chakar, Sukkur, Khairpur Shamil after...
Security forces rescue, relief operations continue in Swat, Dir, Chitral after heavy rains
Swat: Rescue and relief operations are continuing by the security forces after the communication system was affected in Swat Dir and Chitral due to heavy...
PM lays foundation stone of different projects in Faisalabad
Faisalabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday urged the people to avenge the rigging of 2018 general elections with the power of their mandate...
ECP orders to remove minister from KP govt on addressing election rally
Peshawar: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has ordered care taker Chief Minister KP to remove minister Shahid Khan Khatak owing to his address to...
Met Dept predicts heavy rain across the country
Islamabad: The Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain with thunder and lightning across the country during the next 72 hours. According to National Disaster Management...
Pakistan after 37 years become the World Junior Squash Championship
Melbourne: Pakistan’s Hamza Khan won the World Junior Squash Championship in on Sunday. In the final, he beat Egyptian Mohamed Zakaria with a score line...
‘Healthy Diet-Health Forever’ campaign being launched all over Pakistan
Islamabad: The “Healthy Diet-Health Forever” campaign is being launched all over Pakistan on the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to keep consumers abreast of...