Anti-state long march in future to be dealt with iron hand

ISLAMABAD: On Tuesday, The federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured that any anti-State long march in the future would be dealt with an iron hand. Interior Minister Rana Sanullah informed the meeting that the May 25 long march of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) was ‘not a political activity, but a planned anti-State conspiracy’. […]

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Women, children likely to be badly affected by impacts of climate change

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is one of the top ten countries badly affected by the adverse impacts of climate change. Talking to APP, Muhammad Saleem, spokesperson for the Ministry of Climate Change said that being highly vulnerable population groups of the society, women, and children were particularly affected by the impacts of climate change. Women and children […]

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Husband divorces wife for cooking Maggi every day

Since noodles are a popular breakfast, lunch, and dinner dish. It is a great option especially if you don’t know how to cook. However, this great option can turn worse as a man in India divorced his wife because she allegedly only served noodles to him for all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) after marriage. […]

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Yasin Malik sentence illegal, should be released immediately: Chinese scholar

BEIJING: The life sentence handed down to prominent Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik by an Indian court is illegal, therefore, Yasin Malik should be released from prison immediately and unconditionally, Cheng Xizhong said on Tuesday. “Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has always been under the bloody rule of India. The Kashmiri people are eager […]

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Marriyum ridicules PTI for ‘Fall of Imran at D-Chowk’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday ridiculed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for “Fall of Imran at D-Chowk” by terming him a fugitive from D-Chowk. In a tweet, she said what were those elements demanding from the Supreme Court which had violated the constitution and committed contempt of the judiciary. The minister said that the nefarious […]

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Around 100 dead in clashes between Chad gold miners

N’Djamena: Around 100 people have died in clashes between gold miners in northern Chad, Defence Minister General Daoud Yaya Brahim said on Monday. Violence broke out on May 23 at Kouri Bougoudi near the Libyan border, sparked by a “mundane dispute between two people which degenerated,” he said, adding that the toll was “around 100 […]

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EU envoy indicates extension of GSP+ to Pakistan

KARACHI: Chargé d’Affaires of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Pakistan Thomas Seiler has indicated that “GSP+ beyond 2023 is possible for Pakistan” as the country’s government has ensured the EU that all efforts to show compliance with the high requirements would be made. He was speaking at a conference on “Human Rights Reforms in […]

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Germany agrees $107b fund to modernise military in face of Russia threat

  Germany’s government and conservative opposition have agreed a deal that will release 100 billion euros ($107 billion) to modernise the army in the face of the Russian threat. An agreement was reached late Sunday to create a special fund for military procurement that will also allow Berlin to achieve NATO’s target of spending two percent of GDP on defence. The deal, […]

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President approves Baligh’s appointment as Governor Punjab

  ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Monday approved the appointment of Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman as Governor Punjab. The president accorded his approval on the advice of the prime minister in terms of Article 48 (1) read with Article 101 (1) and Article 101 (5) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. صدر […]

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Experts advise health authorities to remain extra vigilant against monkeypox

ISLAMABAD: Health experts on Monday advised health authorities to stay vigilant against monkeypox and raise media awareness to prevent the outbreak of the virus in the country. Talking to a private news channel, Dr. Abid Qaiyum Suleri said that monkeypox is an infectious disease that is usually mild and is endemic in parts of the […]

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Politics of Imran Khan based on lies, propaganda: Danyal Chaudhary

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-N senior leader Barrister Danyal Chaudhry Monday said that Imran Khan did nothing for the welfare of the common man and only mislead the public with his lies-based narratives. Talking to a private news channel, he criticized that the politics of Imran Khan is based on lies and propaganda, adding, the PTI […]

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Nepal flight missing with 22 on board

Kathmandu: A passenger plane went missing in Nepal on Sunday with 22 people on board, its airline said. The Twin Otter aircraft took off from the western town of Pokhara at 9:55 am (0410 GMT) but soon lost contact with air traffic control. “A domestic flight bound for Jomsom from Pokhara has lost contact,” Sudarshan […]

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Jerusalem on high alert ahead of Israeli ‘flag march’

Jerusalem: Jerusalem braced for a controversial “flag march” on Sunday as Israelis mobilized to commemorate the city’s unification and Palestinian groups threatened retaliation over the annual rally that sparked a war last year. Hours before the march was to begin, tensions were high in Jerusalem’s Old City, where an extreme-right Jewish lawmaker and other Jewish […]

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Balochistan LB Elections: Polling underway in 32 districts

ISLAMABAD: Polling which started at 9:00 am for local Bodies Elections in thirty two districts of Balochistan would continue till 5:00 pm. According to an official handout of Election Commission, polling will continue till 5:00 pm of Sunday evening without any break, the Radio Pakistan reported. According to the handout, 3.5 million voters are eligible […]

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Pakistani delegation leaves for India for Indus water talks

ISLAMABAD: A five-member Pakistani delegation, led by Indus Water Commissioner Mehr Ali Shah, left for India via Wagah Border on Sunday to discuss issues pertaining to sharing of water resources under the Indus Water Agreement. Speaking before his departure, Mehr Ali Shah said the two-day talks would begin in New Delhi on Monday, which would […]

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Audio tape exposes IK’s hypocrisy: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said that the recently surfaced purported audio tape exposed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan’s hypocrisy and double standards. The prime minister, on his twitter handle, said that in the surfaced audio tape, the PTI chief allegedly sought NRO for himself and his previous government. Imran Khan manufactured fake […]

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President for skill sets development of IT freelancers

  ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that the global Information Technology business embodied huge opportunities for the country’s freelancers and stressed upon the enhancement of their skill sets to capture the huge global market. In a virtual address at the ‘Freelance Fest’, the president said that the new opportunities in the IT […]

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KP formulates Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance plan in Animal Health sector

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken the initiative of formulating an Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance Plan to provide a framework for the implementation of required interventions for AMR containment in the animal health sector of the province.  “The AMR Surveillance plan is in line with the National Surveillance Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistance in healthy food […]

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Motorcyclists to have petrol card: PPP leader

BAHAWALPUR: Information Secretary, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bahawalpur Division, Malik Shah Muhammad Channar has claimed that motorcyclists would have petrol cards to get relief in petrol prices at gasoline stations. In a press release issued here, he said that the central leadership of PPP had cleared that the national government was forced to increase prices […]

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No compromise on Pakistan’s independence, sovereignty: Marriyum

  ISLAMABAD: Congratulating the nation, leadership and scientists on the anniversary of nuclear tests, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday reiterated the commitment that there would be no compromise on Pakistan’s independence, sovereignty and national interests. In a statement, the minister said that Yaum-e-Takbeer was a golden and memorable day in history […]

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APCA expresses strong reservations over cut in HEC Budget

ISLAMABAD: Federal Chairman, All Pakistan Clerk Association (APCA)  Syed Gulfraz Hussain Kazmi has expressed serious concern over the reduction in HEC’s annual budget for the higher education sector in the financial year 22-2023. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said that the country’s universities were already facing financial difficulties.  Therefore, he said, the move […]

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Meta working on Instagram access issues reported by users

Meta on Thursday said it was working on restoring Instagram after thousands of users reported issues with accessing the image-sharing platform. At its peak, more than 6,600 users reported issues with Instagram on Downdetector.com, which collates status reports on outages from sources including user-submitted errors. The outage may be affecting a larger number of users. […]

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Govt to devise new strategy to deal with inflation in country: Dr Aisha

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha on Friday said the incumbent government was working on many structural reforms to bring back the economy on the track of an inclusive and sustainable growth. Responding to various queries during the Questions Hour in the Senate, she said the government was completely acquainted […]

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IHC disposes of PTI, bars’ pleas

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday disposed of the petitions against harassment of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI)’s workers and stopping lawyers from reaching courts. Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the case filed by PTI and bar associations. PTI’s lawyer Dr. Baber Awan appeared before the court and adopted the stance that party workers […]

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PM emphasizes collective efforts for national security, development

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the incumbent government wanted to take all the stakeholders along for inclusive development in the country. The prime minister, in a meeting with the President of Awami National Party’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter Aimal Wali Khan, said it was inevitable to make collective efforts to achieve […]

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Seven abducted from Kasur in 24 hrs

KASUR: Seven persons, including two women and three children, were abducted from various parts of the Kasur district during the last 24 hours. Police said here on Friday that one, Naseem Haider r/o Halla area informed Sarayei Mughal police that his sister Sumera (30) r/o Chungi Lalo area and her three children– Gulshan (12), Ali […]

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Oman lifts all COVID-19 restrictions

ISTANBUL: Oman on Sunday removed all measures and restrictions imposed to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the Supreme Committee on COVID-19 said all precautionary measures at all places and outlets were lifted as figures show that the virus has gradually declined. The committee, however, urged people to continue to adhere […]

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Scientists design crab-like micro-bots steered by laser

BEIJING: Chinese and the U.S. scientists have developed a tiny, untethered crab-like robot capable of walking in different directions at varying speeds. A study published on Thursday in the journal Science Robotics detailed the microbots, which are made of shape-memory alloy and measure smaller than a millimeter in size. Lasers are used to directly manipulate […]

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Electoral reforms: NA passes Elections (Amendment) Bill-2022

On Thursday, the National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2022, which seeks to remove the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in general elections as well as disallows overseas Pakistanis from voting. The National Assembly had bulldozed legislation for use of EVMs through the passage of a bill on November 17, 2021, […]

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Govt committed to revive IMF programme for sustainable growth: Finance Ministry

ISLAMABAD: The government is committed to reviving the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme and putting the economy of the country back on a sustainable growth path, Finance Ministry said Thursday. In a statement issued after the conclusion of talks with the fund, the finance ministry said, Pakistan’s team led by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail held […]

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Annie Khalid joins PTI sit-in outside Pakistan high commission in London

Pakistani Singer Annie Khalid joined the sit-in staged by workers of PTI in front of the Pakistan High Commission in London. Annie Khalid turned to the micro-blogging site sharing regular updates from the PTI protest staged outside the building of the Pakistan High Commission in London. The celeb shared a glimpse of overseas Pakistanis showing […]

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India, Pakistan clash at UN after Pakistani envoy censures New Delhi’s repression in Kashmir

UNITED NATIONS: Representatives of India and Pakistan got into a fresh verbal duel in the UN Security Council on Wednesday,  after Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram castigated New Delhi’s continued oppression in occupied Kashmir, as he drew attention to the life sentence awarded to Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik by an Indian court on fake terrorism charges. […]

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Prime suspect in murder of journalist Aziz Memon confesses killing

The Naushahro Feroze police confirmed on Thursday that the Mushtaq Sahito, the prime suspect in the murder of journalist Aziz Memon, has confessed to the killing. The police said that they have also retrieved a wire that was used to kill the journalist. “Mushtaq Sahito will be presented before a court in Kandiaro,” they said […]

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Imran wants bloodshed to keep alive his dwindling politics: Ikhtiar Wali

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-N Spokesman and Member Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly, Ikhtiar Wali Khan on Wednesday claimed that former Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted anarchy and bloodshed in the country to keep alive his dwindling politics. In a statement issued, Ikhtiar Wali claimed that Imran Khan was responsible for the killing of a police constable […]

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The need for minimalism in the times we are living in!

Is there really any happiness in collecting things? Well if there were; happiness wouldn’t have been such a moving target for many now would it? Why is that for so many of us life has just become about living from one paycheck to the next. Oftentimes your paycheck hasn’t even come through yet and there’s […]

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Rule of law to be ensured at all costs, Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in the Senator, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday said that no one would be allowed to interrupt the daily life of people and the rule of law would be ensured at all costs.  Replying to a point of order in the Senate, Tarar said that there would be no […]

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FM, GCC Secy General agree to explore economic ties

DAVOS: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al-Hajraf and reviewed the status of Pakistan’s cooperation with GCC member states. On the sidelines of the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, the Foreign Minister and the GCC Secretary General agreed […]

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SC directs Islamabad chief commissioner to provide site for long march

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) directed on Wednesday the Islamabad chief commissioner to provide an alternate site to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for its long march.  The SC took up a petition on Wednesday seeking the removal of roadblocks and barricades for the residents of Islamabad ahead of PTI’s long march planned for today, which […]

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Jam Kamal calls on Maulana Wasey

QUETTA: Former Chief Minister of Balochistan and President Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) Jam Kamal on Tuesday called on Federal Minister for Housing and Works and Jameet Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Provincial Ameer Maulana Abdul Wasey here at his residence.  BAP leaders and members of the provincial assembly including Zahoor Ahmed Buledi, Haji Mitha Khan, Saleem Khosa and […]

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CJP Umar Ata Bandial named among Time’s 100 most influential people

NEW YORK: The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial, was named to the 2022 TIME100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list, compiled by mass circulation Time magazine, recognizes the impact, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. Among those listed are also the name […]

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Unfair trial of Yasin Malik in India, plot of judicial murder

ISLAMABAD: All political, religious, and human rights organizations have strongly condemned the unfair trial of Yasin Malik and Modi’s leg government plotting another judicial murder of a pro-freedom fighter. According to the international media and statements of some political figures at social media all have unveiled the dirty face of Indian government and exposed the […]

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Iranian fire fighter plane initiates operation in Sherani forest

QUETTA: The Iranian firefighter landed on Monday at Noor Khan Airbase has reached the Shirani district of Balochistan and started fire extinguishing efforts to douse the inferno engulfed the world’s largest pine nut forest. Iranian firefighter plane Ilyushin-76 Aircraft has reached Shirani district and initiated dousing the inferno,” Secretary Forest Dostain Jamaldini said on Tuesday. […]

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Shah Mahmood condemns police crackdown on PTI workers

  PESHAWAR: Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Inasaf, Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday strongly condemned the harassment of PTI workers in Punjab and police raids on their houses during midnight in a bid to arrest them ahead of the long march on May 25. Addressing a press conference along with PTI Secretary-General, Asad Umar, he said that […]

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PM strongly condemns Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik’s conviction in fake case

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned the conviction of prominent Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik by the Indian court in a fictitious terrorism case. He said Pakistan rejected the Indian failed tactics against Yasin Malik who was a symbol of unparalleled bravery and freedom. He urged the international community including the United Nations and the […]

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PBS starts sensitization workshops on 7th population census

  LAHORE: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has initiated a series of sensitization workshops with chief secretaries, relevant secretaries, and functionaries at provincial level to bring more clarity and ownership of provinces in the census process as provinces are important stakeholders and are directly involved in data collection, execution, and monitoring of this process. […]

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Sherry appeals to the masses to use water judiciously amid lurking shortage crisis

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Monday appealed to the masses for judiciously using water as the threat of scarcity was lurking due to prolonged dry and hot weather. In her public awareness message on water security, the federal minister said the water situation in Pakistan was depicting severe shortage. Sherry […]

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Locals seek early completion of Mangla lake bridge project

  MIRPUR (AJK): Mirpur division civil society has invited immediate attention of Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif towards the urgent need of completion of the incomplete mega Mirpur-Islamgarh Bridge project over Mangla Dam lake. The population of the lake district of Mirpur and adjoining Kotli district of Azad Jammu Kashmir on Monday demanded […]

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8 die, several hurt as bus falls into ditch near Murree

ISLAMABAD: At least eight persons were killed while several other were wounded when two buses collided and fell down into deep ditch in Khaira Gali near Galiyat Murree on Monday afternoon. The spokesperson of 1122 Rescue said that the buses were racing and one of the drivers lost control of the vehicle and it collided […]

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U.S. doesn’t single out India on rights abuses, targeting Muslims: NSC official

WASHINGTON: The United States doesn’t “single India out” on its human rights violations and pursuit of anti-Muslim policies, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has said, ahead of President Joe Biden’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tokyo Tuesday,  on the sidelines of the Quad summit. Quad, officially the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, is […]

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Man held for issuing fake marriage certificate

SARGODHA: Anti-Corruption Establishment Sargodha on Monday arrested a man for preparing a bogus marriage contract. According to a spokesman for the ACE that complainant Gul Sher s/o Muhammad Ashraf, resident of Sargodha, submitted an application to the Regional director office in which he stated that Rana Khalid Mehmood with the connivance of sectary Union council […]

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Pakistan calls countries to protect human rights of world’s 281 million migrants

ISLAMABAD:At the United Nations, Pakistan has called on all member to protect human rights of the world’s 281 million migrants, regardless of their legal status. Representing Pakistani delegation, Senator Farooq Naik told to officials about this matter regarding raising the issue to protect the interest of immigrants at a meeting to review progress towards implementing […]

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An overview of the entrepreneurship ecosystem of Pakistan

The entrepreneurship ecosystem of Pakistan started its evolution in a considerable measure back in 2012. The key factors that contributed to this evolution are institutional support, better business opportunities, and considerable regulatory challenges. What started in 2012, is going at a full pace with the rise of more startups, transactions, and investors. It is important […]

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The evolution of traditional finance into digital finance in Pakistan

The growing population of Pakistan and the young demography of the country presents a huge potential for a digital financial setup. Currently, Pakistan houses more than 160 million biometrically-verified mobile connections. Also, there are 58 million mobile wallet accounts. Previously, Pakistan with its National Financial Inclusion Strategy which was created back in 2015 had a […]

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Mushaal seeks UN intervention to avoid Yasin’s conviction in fake cases

ISLAMABAD: The senior Hurriyat leader Mushaal Hussein Mullick demanded the United Nation to intervene and stop the fascist Narendra Mod-led government from convicting Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Yasin Malik in fabricated and fictitious cases. Speaking at a press conference along with former Deputy Speaker Faisal Karim Kundi here on Sunday, Mushaal said […]

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How Pakistan became a global role model with its education TV?

The COVID-19 pandemic affected 600 million children all across the globe. The situation was especially bad for countries lying in the Asia-Pacific region where the children went through around 200 days of school closure. The situation was worse for the Eastern and South African children where more than 40% of the children aged between 5 […]

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Why You Should Become A Software Developer In Pakistan?

Software development is a vast and creative field that is trending and also in demand all over the world. The rewards of becoming a software engineer or a software developer are evident and a career as a Software Developer allows you to earn well for yourself and learn about the latest technology. In a country […]

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NAB seeks compensation claims against fake housing schemes

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Rawalpindi has asked the persons cheated by four illegal housing scheme’s management to submit their complaints/compensation claims by June 5. According to an announcement of NAB Rawalpindi, the Bureau was conducting investigations against Messers Geo Masters (Pvt), Geo Masters, International, and others, the management of four illegal housing schemes […]

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Democrazy is about to bring craziness to music admirers

Tahir Abbas who has been a huge music sensation for the past few months is again coming up with a new song” Democrazy” which is a unique idea in the music industry of Pakistan. Tahir Abbas hailing from the small town of southern Punjab, Pakistan became eminent among the people of the subcontinent after the […]

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Pakistan-China felicitated on 71st anniversary of diplomatic relations

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Saturday congratulated Pakistan and China on the 71st anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.  “Congratulations! May 21 is the 71st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan. FM Bilawal will visit China from May 21. #Thisisdoublehappiness,” he tweeted on his official […]

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NDMA provides firefighting equipment to Balochistan govt

  ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Saturday provided critical fire fighting equipment to the Balochistan government to handle a massive bushfire that erupted in the Sherani district’s forests. On the direction of the prime minister, the federal government has given full support to the Balochistan government to control the bushfire, said the […]

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Rice exports increase 17.21% in 10 months, reached $2.051 billion

  ISLAMABAD: Rice exports from the country during 10 months of current financial year witnessed about 17.21% increase as compared the corresponding period of last year. During the period from July-April, 2021-22 4,044,269 metric tons of rice valuing $2.051 billion exported as against the exports of 3.190,559 metric tons worth $1.750 billion of same period […]

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First batch of Pakistan students likely to return to China soon

BEIJING: The first batch of Pakistani students, who were stuck in the motherland following Covid-19 pandemic, will soon travel to China to continue education in their respective universities. “So far, around 160 students have been granted visa by the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad and arrangements are being finalized to bring them back at an early […]

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FM Bilawal Bhutto to leave for maiden bilateral visit to China tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to visit China on May 21-22, at the special invitation of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This will be the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s first bilateral visit abroad since assuming office last month. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and senior […]

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‘Utterly untrue’: Musk denies he sexually harassed flight attendant on private jet

  Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter late on Thursday to denounce as “utterly untrue” claims in a news report that he had sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016. The attacks against me should be viewed through a political lens – this is their standard (despicable) playbook – but nothing […]

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No one can be allowed to malign armed force, judiciary and other state institutions: Marriyum

    ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday informed the National Assembly that maligning of armed forces, judiciary and others constitutional institutions was against the constitution and no one could be allowed to do so. Replying to various supplementary questions during Question Hour, she said the government had absolutely zero-tolerance policy […]

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New Gwadar international Air port to be operational by 2023

ISLAMABAD: The new $246m greenfield Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) being built at an area of 4,300 acres would be made operational by September 2023. According to the official source, the passenger terminal building of the project would be completed by June 2023; work related to air traffic control by March 2023, while the overall construction […]

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UN expert calls US sanctions on Iran ‘devastating’

An independent United Nations expert said that the impact of sanctions imposed by the United States on Iran was “devastating”, describing them as illegal and urging they be lifted. “During our visit, we were able to identify (the) devastating humanitarian impact of sanctions,” said Alena Douhan, the UN special rapporteur focused on the impact of unilateral sanctions. “The measures imposed against Iran violate […]

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NAB Chairman bans transfers, postings in bureau

  ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal on Friday immediately banned transfer/postings in anti-graft watchdog. The chairman also immediately stopped postings/transfers that have been made recently in the bureau besides directing the NAB Headquarters as well as its all regional bureaus to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan […]

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Acting Governor Balochistan accepts Magsi’s resignation

QUETTA: Acting Governor Jan Mohammad Jamali on Thursday accepted the resignation tendered by the Provincial Minister S&GAD Nawabzada Tariq Magsi, Public Relations Officer (PRO) to the Governor.  The leader of Balochistan Awami Party, Nawabzada Tariq Magsi had submitted his resignation to the Acting Governor Balochistan, shortly after the no-confidence motion was tabled against his party’s […]

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CM denounces killing of SHO Shahpur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday strongly denounced the killing of SHO Shahpur, Shakil Khan and directed the police authorities to arrest the perpetrators involved in this crime as soon as possible. In his message, the Chief Minister said that the sacrifices of the police force in maintenance of peace were unforgettable, adding the […]

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CM Murad Ali Shah leaves for US on private visit

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday left for the United States (US) of America on a private visit. According to the sources, CM Murad Ali Shah will stay in US for a few days where he will undergo a medical examination. The chief minister would also meet with Foreign Minister Bilawal […]

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SC bans transfers, new appointments of officials in high-profile cases

On Thursday, the Supreme Court banned new appointments and transfers of officials involved in high-profile cases, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases as well as those being heard by special courts. A five-judge large bench, comprising CJP Bandial and Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Ali Akbar, and Justice Mohammad Ali Mazhar heard the […]

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Electricity shortfall intensifies as power crisis reaches 7000MW

LAHORE: The power crisis in Pakistan has escalated as the electricity shortfall raised to 7,000 megawatts (MW) in the country. The overall demand for electricity in the country stands at 24,000 MW against the supply of 17,000 MW, causing a shortfall of 7,000 MW. The shortfall has led to eight to 10 hours of load-shedding […]

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Finland, Sweden hand in applications to join NATO

Finland and Sweden on Wednesday handed in their bids to join the US-led alliance NATO, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine up-ended decades of military non-alignment. “The applications you have made today are an historic step. Allies will now consider the next steps on your path to NATO,” NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said, after receiving the bids from […]

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Posters appear demanding release of Yasin Malik, other Hurriyat leaders

ISLAMABAD: Posters have appeared in Srinagar and other areas to register the Kashmiris’ protest, in India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir against the illegal detention of JKLF Chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik and other Hurriyat leaders and youth languishing in different jails of the territory and India. The posters have also appeared on social media with […]

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Half a million Indians flee floods in northeast brought by rain

  More than 500,000 people have fled their homes in India’s northeastern state of Assam to escape heavy floods triggered by pre-monsoon rains that drowned seven, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned the situation could worsen. One of the world’s largest rivers, the Brahmaputra, which flows into India and neighbouring Bangladesh from Tibet, burst […]

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Excise Department KP record excellent performance in Public Service Delivery: Report

kp   PESHAWAR: The Excise Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa grabbed the first position in Public Service Delivery, said a report of the annual performance released by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right of Public Service Commission here Wednesday. The Commission issues an Annual Performance Report every year under the Right to Public Service Act, 2014. The report reviews the […]

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Taliban shut down Afghan human rights body

  KABUL: Taliban authorities on Tuesday said they had dissolved Afghanistan’s independent human rights commission as it was “not considered necessary”. Since the Taliban seized power last August, they have closed several bodies that protected the freedoms of Afghans, including the electoral commission and the ministry for women’s affairs. “We have some other organisations to […]

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FDE announces uniform promotion policy from grade-I to 9

ISLAMABAD: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has announced a Uniform Promotion Policy for Classes one to nine for the annual examination 2022 to promote the students to the next higher classes. FDE, in that regard, has directed all Area Education Officers/Heads of Schools and Colleges to implement the uniform policy in all Islamabad Model Schools […]

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SC reserves decision on presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the presidential reference seeking interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. The court would likely announce its decision today evening. A five-member larger bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial comprising Justice Ijaz-ul-Ahsan, Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel, Justice Muneeb Akhtar […]

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Murtaza Javed Abbassi releases 300 mln rupees for KKH maintenance

HAVELIAN: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi on Tuesday released a fund of Rs 300 million for the rehabilitation of Karakoram Highway (KKH) from Haripur to Abbottabad. This was announced by the Federal Minister while talking to the media on the occasion of his visit to Havelian and Ayub Bridge. Murtaza Javed Abbassi […]

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WHO donates ambulances to strengthen referral system

WHO Regional Director EMRO, Dr Al-Mandhari and WHO Pakistan Representative Dr Palitha Mahipala donated 4 ambulances to DHO ICT to facilitate timely referral of patients from primary healthcare to specialized care. Primary Healthcare Facility WHO Regional Director EMRO, Dr Ahmed Salim Al-Mandhari and WHO Pakistan Representative Dr Palitha Mahipala inaugurated Barakahu refurbished Primary Healthcare Facility. […]

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Taliban dissolve Afghanistan’s Human Rights Commission, other key bodies

KABUL: Taliban authorities in Afghanistan dissolved five key departments of the former US-backed government, including the country’s Human Rights Commission, deeming them unnecessary in the face of a financial crunch, an official said on Monday. Afghanistan faces a budget deficit of 44 billion Afghanis ($501 million) this financial year, Taliban authorities said on Saturday as […]

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Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new prime minister said on Monday the crisis-hit nation was down to its last day of petrol, as the country’s power minister told citizens not to join the lengthy fuel queues that have galvanised weeks of anti-government protests. Ranil Wickremesinghe, appointed prime minister on Thursday, said in an address to the nation […]

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Fire destroys 70 percent of Azad Kashmir’s Kotli forest

  Around 70% of the forest around Kotli in Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) was destroyed when a fire broke out for unclear reasons and quickly spread, posing major threats to human lives and wildlife. It is important to remember that tree burning causes not only human loss but also loss of heritage, as well as […]

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Bike lifters’ gang caught red-handed

ISLAMABAD: The police have arrested a bike lifters’ gang red-handed and recovered 12 stolen bikes and spare parts from their possession. A police team headed by SHO Shams Colony Aamir Abbas along with ASI Irfan Abbas and other officials arrested three members of a bike lifters’ gang.  The accused were identified as Muhammad Akram, Muhammad […]

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ADB’s project powering of schools in Punjab through solar panels

ISLAMABAD: With support from the Asian Development Bank’s “Access to Clean Energy Investment Program”, solar power systems have been installed in thousands of schools in Punjab to provide reliable electricity.  These schools are off-grid or used to experience frequent power outages.  Now that they have reliable electricity, classrooms have proper lighting, ventilation, and access to […]

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Apple testing iPhones with USB-C ports, ditches lightning ports

Apple is testing future iPhone models that replace the current Lightning charging port with the more prevalent USB-C connector, according to people with knowledge of the situation, a move that could help the company conform with looming European regulations. confirmed Bloomberg reports on Sunday, days after a popular analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that Apple will […]

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Hot, partly cloudy weather likely to prevail in KP: Met office

  PESHAWAR: Regional Meteorological Centre Peshawar has forecast hot and partly cloudy weather for most parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next 24 hours. However, rain-thunderstorm with gusty and dust raising winds is expected at scattered places in Chitral, Lower and Upper Dir, Malakand, Buner, Swat, Shangla, Kohistan, Battagram, Torghar, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Bajaur and Khyber […]

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UN Chief ‘appalled’ by ‘racist’ killing in NY state’s black-dominated area: Spokesman

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the shooting deaths of 10 people at a supermarket in a predominately Black neighborhood in New York State, his spokesman said Sunday. The suspect, 18-year-old Payton Gendron, who is white, live-streamed the attack, which was carried out at a Tops supermarket in the city of buffalo. Most […]

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Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

  Sydney: Australian cricket was reeling Sunday after swashbuckling former all-rounder Andrew Symonds was killed in a car crash — another tragic blow after the recent deaths of fellow greats Shane Warne and Rod Marsh. The 46-year-old, who played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals from 1998 to 2009, was involved in a single-car accident […]

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Badar Shahbaz appointed social media focal person to Punjab CM

LAHORE: Badar Shahbaz was appointed as a focal person to Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz on an honorary basis Sunday. According to a notification issued by the Chief Minister’s Office Punjab, Badar Shahbaz will also assist the official spokespersons of the chief minister. Taking to Twitter, Badar Shahbaz thanked Hamza Shahbaz for giving him the […]

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Four new cities are likely to get hotter than usual by end of 21st century: Study

ISLAMABAD: A recent study has revealed four cities which are likely to get hotter than usual by the end of 21st century due to climate change in the region. The country is facing extreme weather changes for the past few decades which have affected certain regions more than others. Experts, academicians, environmentalists, and general public […]

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Three soldiers, children embrace martyrdom in Miranshah Blast: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Three soldiers and as many children embraced martyrdom on Sunday in a suicide blast occured in the vicinity of Miranshah area of North Wazirstan. The martyred soldiers were identified as Lance Havaldar Zubair Qadir, age 33 years resident of Pakpatan, Sepoy Uzair Asfar, age 21 years resident of Haripur, and Sepoy Qasim Maqsood, age […]

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PM arrives in UAE to express condolence over death of President Sheikh Khalifa

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday arrived in the United Arab Emirates to express condolence on the demise of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister has arrived in UAE from London. The Prime Minister will express condolences with newly elected UAE President Sheikh Muhammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on […]

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Senator Samina expresses grief and sorrow over said demise of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

QUETTA: Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.  Expressing condolences to the UAE Prime Minister Muhammad bin Rashid Al-Makhtoom, Ambassador of UAE to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zubai and the people of UAE, she […]

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DC for immediate steps in heatwave

  SARGODHA: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Asghar Joyia Saturday directed assistant commissioners to keep clean and cold drinking water in educational institutions, bazaars and other public places due to heatwave. He said the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) had issued a heatwave in the district during the next week. He was addressing an emergency meeting of […]

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Hindu’s killing sparks clashes in held Kashmir

  SRINAGAR: Police fired tear gas and used batons on Friday in India-held Kashmir to break up a protest against the killing of a Hindu allegedly by anti-India fighters. Clashes are frequent in the occupied territory, but the police operation was the first in the Muslim-majority region against the local Hindu population, known as Pandits. […]

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed elected as UAE president

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of former leader Sheikh Khalifa. Sheikh Mohamed was elected by the Federal Supreme Council, WAM news agency said, becoming the ruler of the oil-rich country founded by […]

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Israeli police attack mourners carrying coffin of Al Jazeera journalist

Israeli police officers charged at Palestinian mourners carrying the coffin of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Friday, before thousands led her casket through Jerusalem’s Old City in an outpouring of grief and anger over her killing. Packed around Abu Akleh’s coffin, dozens of Palestinians, some waving Palestinian flags and chanting “with our soul […]

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Saudi Aramco dethrones Apple to become world’s most valuable company

  SAN FRANCISCO: Saudi Aramco dethroned Apple as the world’s most valuable company as surging oil prices drove up shares and tech stocks slumped. The Saudi Arabian national petroleum and natural gas company, billed as the largest oil-producing company in the world, was valued at $2.42 trillion based on the price of its shares at […]

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Tensions high ahead of Al Jazeera journalist funeral in Jerusalem

  Jerusalem: Israel bolstered security in Jerusalem ahead of the funeral on Friday of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, two days after she was killed during an Israeli army raid. Israel and the Palestinians have traded blame over the fatal shooting of the 51-year-old Palestinian-American during clashes in the Jenin refugee camp. The […]

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Pakistan Railways retrieves over 529 acres land from illegal occupants

    lway     ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has retrieved over 529 acres of land worth billions of rupees from illegal occupants under its anti-encroachment operation across the country during the last four years. “The encroachment operation has been launched with the assistance of railway police and district administrations,” an official in the Ministry of […]

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Islamabad police chalk out strategy to curb street crimes

  ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Friday chalked out an elaborate strategy to curb street crimes in the city and decided to start intelligence-based policing in this regard. According to the police source, a total of 2617 cases related to street crimes were registered in 2021, while a slight increase was witnessed in the ratio of […]

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Peshawar Museum with 30,000 rare antiquities of Gandhara art attracts foreign tourists

  PESHAWAR: Peshawar Museum, the only museum of Gandhara art in the world with around 30,000 rare antiquities has attracted domestic and foreign tourists besides archaeologists in droves. The tourists took a keen interest in its Mughal-era architecture, artifacts, ancient weapons of the British army, and swords of freedom fighters. Following completion of conservation and […]

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Senate body recommends committee for managing GLOFs

The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change on Thursday recommended to form a committee based on federal and provincial stakeholders to tackle glacial lake outburst floods in the northern areas of the country. The Senate body met with Senator Seemee Ezdi in the Chair and was also attended by Senators Keshoo Bai, Khalida Ateeb and […]

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Deepika Padukone achieves new milestone as first Indian Ambassador for Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton revealed their newest brand Ambassador and it’s none other than Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone. In a press release, the French luxury brand announced, “Following a strong collaborative relationship with the Maison… the award-winning actress begins an exciting new chapter of her journey with Louis Vuitton.” The Gehraiyaan star featured alongside American actor Emma […]

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Kareena Kapoor teaches Jaideep Ahlawat to pout, latest pic sends fans into frenzy

Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to make her OTT debut alongside Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Verma in Sujoy Ghosh’s film The Devotion of Suspect X. Sharing a glimpse from her first day at shoot, the Jab We Met actress posted a fun-filled picture from the sets of her upcoming Netflix film with […]

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Sania Mirza’s Instagram reel goes viral

Sania Mirza – the Indian tennis star and wife of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik – shared some comic reels on Instagram. The Indian tennis star, Thursday, turned to her verified handle on the photo and video sharing site to publish a comic reel of herself mimicking a humorous script with a poker face. “When you […]

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Tourism recovering, but not back to pre-pandemic levels

Paris: Global tourism is roaring back to life despite Covid travel headaches and the effects of the war in Ukraine, but it has yet to return to its pre-pandemic health. International tourist arrivals worldwide have more than doubled, up 130 percent in January 2022 on the same period last year, according to the latest UN […]

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Govt to focus on youth in Budget 2022-23: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Wednesday said the government was giving special priority to the youth of the country in the incoming budget for fiscal year 2022-23, as a number of new initiatives were being considered for them. He said in the upcoming budget, the government would introduce multiple skills […]

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Corruption charges against Imran must be taken to logical end: Latif

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Javed Latif on Wednesday said that alleged corruption charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan must be taken to a logical conclusion.   Speaking in the National Assembly on a point of order, he said, former prime minister Imran Khan was acting as a spokesperson of Farah Gogi, who was allegedly involved in […]

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Israel, India employing ‘deliberate strategy’ to silence voices against oppression: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said it was the deliberate strategy of Israel and India to silence the voices of those who narrated the stories of oppression faced by the people of Palestine and the Occupied Kashmir. The prime minister expressed these views in reaction to the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen […]

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People distance from Imran for his lackluster performance, dragging state institutions into politics: PMLN leader

  PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-N KP spokesman and member provincial assembly, Ikhtiyar Wali Khan here Wednesday said the people of Pakistan has started distancing from former Prime Minister Imran Khan for his Government’s lackluster performance during his nearly four years rule, agitational approach and dragging state institutions into politics. In a statement here, the PMLN […]

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Pope urges calm in Sri Lanka

  Vatican City: Pope Francis on Wednesday appealed for calm in Sri Lanka and for authorities to “listen to the aspirations of the people” as the island reels from deadly violence and rioting. “I offer a special thought to the people of Sri Lanka, in particular to the young, who in recent times have made […]

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President to forward Imran Khan’s letter to PM, CJP seeking judicial commission on alleged regime change conspiracy

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said he would forward the letter of former prime minister Imran Khan to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umer Ata Bandial seeking the formation of a judicial commission by the latter to probe alleged regime change conspiracy. In reply to a letter from […]

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U.S. dollar retreats from 20-year high

NEW YORK: The U.S. dollar inched lower in late trading on Monday after touching a 20-year high earlier in the session. The dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, was down 0.01 percent to 103.6510. Earlier in the day, the index hit 104.19, its highest level since 2002. In late New York […]

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Pakistanis, Kashmiris are firmly with state institutions

MIRPUR (AJK): Eminent traders and businessmen from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Tuesday expressed their displeasure over statements made by certain quarters criticizing the armed forces of Pakistan. “Hearts of the entire Pakistani nation including people of Kashmir beat in unison with the valiant armed forces of Pakistan – since our armed forces are […]

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Record levels of hunger persist in Afghanistan: UN-backed report

UNITED NATIONS: Record levels of hunger persist in Afghanistan as lingering drought and the deep economic crisis continue to threaten lives and livelihood, according to a new UN-backed report.  Some 19.7 million people, almost half of Afghanistan’s population, are facing acute hunger, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis conducted in […]

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PM chairs cabinet meeting

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet here on Tuesday. The meeting discussed the current political situation in the country and other matters of importance, the PM’s Office said.  

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LHC five-member bench to hear appeal against Hamza oath-taking

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti has constituted a five-member bench for hearing  an intra-court appeal, challenging single bench orders for Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz oath-taking. Justice Sadaqat Ali Khan will head the bench whereas Justice Shahid Jamil Khan, Justice Shehram Sarwar Chaudhry, Justice Sajid Mehmood Sethi and Justice Tariq […]

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Man blows up family by setting vehicle on fire, kills himself by jumping into well

In a horrifying incident, a man from Kerala, India, murdered his wife and two children by blowing them up and later died by suicide, Zee News reported. The incident occurred in Kerala’s Malappuram, Perinthalmanna area. Reportedly, the man, identified as Mohammed, asked his family members to sit in this three-wheeler vehicle. As soon as they settled […]

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Election commission of Balochistan refutes LG polls postponement news

QUETTA: Election Commission Balochistan chapter on Monday rebutted the news regarding the postponement of the Local Government election in the Balochistan province. “Local Government elections 2022 will be held on 29th May 2022 as scheduled by the Election Commission of Pakistan,” said Election Commissioner Balochistan region Fayaz Hussain Murad. Some media outlets have claimed that […]

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5th cross-Strait youth development forum slated for May 11

  BEIJING: The fifth cross-Strait youth development forum is scheduled to be held on May 11 in Hangzhou, capital of east China’s Zhejiang Province, said a Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday. Hung Hsiu-chu, former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang party, will attend the forum, which is expected to see the participation of around 450 guests […]

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President Alvi approves appointment of Ashtar Ali as Attorney General of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday gave approval to the appointment of Ashtar Ausaf Ali as Attorney General of Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the President’s Office, the President appointed the Attorney General on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 100 (1) of the Constitution. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on […]

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Helpline setup to facilitate hajj pilgrims

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has established a dedicated Hajj helpline for prompt registration, guidance, and resolution of the complaints of intending pilgrims of Hajj 2022. According to official sources in the ministry, the intending pilgrims would get quick answers about their Hajj related queries by contacting 051-9216980; 051-9216981; 051-9216982; 051-9205696. Pakistan […]

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PM directs for emergency measures after GB lake outburst flooding

  ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Sunday directed the authorities concerned to immediately put in place all the required emergency measures to cope with the situation arising out in the wake of glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) from the Shishper Glacier in Gilgit Baltistan. The directives were issued after damages were caused by the […]

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Govt urged to withdraw 17% ST on agriculture seeds

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Hi-Tech Hybrid Seed Association Sunday demanded of the government immediate withdrawal of 17% Sales Tax on all kinds of agricultural seeds to avoid shifting of its burden on poor people besides fully protecting planned Chinese investment on “China Hybrid Agriculture Model and Transfer of Technology” under phase-II of CPEC. Presiding over Executive Committee […]

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UN slams Taliban order directing Afghan women to cover faces in public

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has criticized an announcement made by the Taliban ordering all women to cover their faces in public in the country. “UNAMA is deeply concerned with today’s announcement by the Taliban de facto authorities that all women must cover their faces in public, that women should only […]

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Heat wave alert: Citizens advised to adopt precautionary measures

  RAWALPINDI: The citizens in view of heatwave alert issued by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Punjab have been advised to adopt precautionary measure during the next week. According to PDMA Punjab, the province would be in the grip of heat wave during next week. Therefore, the citizens should avoid leaving their homes unnecessarily. […]

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Federal govt to resolve Tank’s long standing problems on priority: Mufti Asad Mahmood

TANK: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Mufti Asad Mahmood on Saturday said the federal government would make efforts to resolve District Tank’s longstanding problems on priority basis. Talking to the media during his visit to Tank, he said that he was well aware of the problems being faced by the people of Tank, […]

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Taliban supreme leader orders women to wear burqa in public: decree

Afghanistan’s supreme leader and Taliban chief on Saturday ordered the country’s women to wear the all-covering burqa in public — one of the harshest controls imposed on women’s lives since the Taliban seized power. “They should wear a chadori (head-to-toe burqa) as it is traditional and respectful,” said a decree issued by Haibatullah Akhundzada that was released […]

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USA Cricket announces ticketing details for ICC WC League ODIs

USA Cricket has announced the full ticketing details ahead of the historic series of ICC Cricket World Cup League One Day International matches in Texas that starts later in the month. The USA plays in both series and will be involved in eight of the 12 ODIs that will see international cricket played in Texas […]

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Ukraine conflict taking heavy toll on Russia’s most capable units: Britain

  The conflict in Ukraine is taking a heavy toll on some of Russia’s most capable units and most advanced capabilities, the British Ministry of Defence tweeted in a regular bulletin on Saturday. At least one T-90M, Russia’s most advanced tank, has been destroyed in the fighting, the ministry said. Approximately 100 T-90M tanks are […]

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US sending Ukraine more weapons, dozens evacuated from steelworks

  US President Joe Biden announced another package of military assistance for Ukraine on Friday as dozens of civilians were evacuated from Mariupol’s besieged steelworks, the last pocket of resistance against Russian troops in the pulverized port city. Worth $150 million, the latest US security assistance for the “brave people of Ukraine” would include artillery munitions and radars, Biden said. A senior US official […]

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Crackdown to be kicked off against immoral videos on social media: Sana Ullah

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sana Ullah Khan on Friday said the government has decided to start a crackdown against the elements maligning the people through immoral videos on social media. Those spreading such unethical material on social media would be nabbed, he said in a statement issued here. The minister said that Prime Minister […]

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Asian Games postponed as China battles Covid

Beijing: The Asian Games in September in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have been postponed because of Covid with new dates to be announced “in the near future”, organisers said on Friday. The Games were scheduled to be held from September 10 to 25 but have now been delayed as China tries to stamp out […]

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G7 leaders to hold video conference with Zelensky on Sunday

Berlin: Leaders of the world’s top industrialised nations will hold video talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, a spokeswoman for the German government as acting G7 chair said. “The German chancellor (Olaf Scholz) will hold the third video conference since the start of the year with his G7 partners,” Christiane Hoffmann told reporters […]

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Pakistan rejects report of so-called Indian Delimitation Commission for IIOJK

Pakistan on Thursday summoned the Indian Charge d’Affaires (Cd’A) to the foreign ministry and handed over a demarche conveying the categorical rejection of the report of the so-called ‘Delimitation Commission’ for Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The so-called commission was aimed at disenfranchising and disempowering the Muslim majority population of the IIOJK, the […]

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5.2 Magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Balochistan

QUETTA: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 jolted Lasbela and other parts of Balochistan province on Friday, the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) confirmed. The NSMC said that the centre of the earthquake was 80 kilometers north of Bela city of Balochistan. It was further reported that tremors were also felt in Wadh tehsil of Khuzdar […]

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Govt not to raise petrol price: Miftah

Miftah Ismail, the Federal Finance Minister, stated on Thursday that the government will do everything possible to avoid raising the petrol price, despite the fact that the government is losing Rs30 per litre on petrol and Rs70 per litre on diesel. Miftah Ismail told a press conference in Karachi that no administration in history had […]

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Elon Musk says Twitter may charge slight fee for commercial, govt users

  Elon Musk said on Tuesday that Twitter Inc may charge a “little” price for commercial and government users, as part of the billionaire entrepreneur’s effort to boost income, which has lagged behind larger rivals like Meta Platforms Inc’s Facebook. “Twitter will always be free for casual users, but maybe a slight cost for commercial/government […]

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EU takes major step toward Russian oil ban, new sanctions

The European Union’s (EU) top official on Wednesday called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia and target the country’s biggest bank and major broadcasters in a sixth package of sanctions over the war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, proposed having […]

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France and India call for immediate end to Ukraine hostilities

  India and France on Wednesday called for “an immediate cessation of hostilities” in Ukraine, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi again stopping short of condemning Russia’s invasion of its neighbour. India, which imports much of its military hardware from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope between the West and Moscow notably refusing to […]

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Musk’s Twitter takeover raises questions about its role in digital social infrastructure

Over the last few weeks, there has been a lot of talk of the public square fuelled by Elon Musk’s recent proposed takeover of Twitter. Many have baulked at the idea that a billionaire would entirely control another one of the world’s important social networks, one that has been adopted by academics and politicians as […]

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No one should be allowed to misuse blasphemy law: Tahir Ashrafi

Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Interfaith Harmony and the Middle East Maulana Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Wednesday said nobody should be allowed to misuse the blasphemy law in the country. Reacting to former human rights minister Dr Shireen Mazari’s letter about “misusing” blasphemy law, written to the United Nations special rapporteurs, Ashrafi categorically stated […]

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Asian markets rise as Fed eases fears over huge rate hike

Asian markets rallied Thursday following a Wall Street surge after the Federal Reserve played down chances of a huge interest rate hike in the near future, while oil extended gains as the European Union moved to ban imports from Russia. US central bank officials announced an expected half-point lift in borrowing costs — the biggest […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 5th May 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 5 May 2022 is being sold for Rs. 114460 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 133500 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Gold Rate In Pakistan Today, 4th May 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 4 May 2022 is being sold for Rs. 114460 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 133500 per tola in Pakistan today. Gold Rate In Pakistan Today Karachi is the main hub of the gold market, in Pakistan, Karachi is leading for the gold price, every […]

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Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” to be Released in Cinemas

On this festive occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, The Walt Disney Company and Marvel Studios have a special announcement to make. Marvel Studios’ new original series “Ms. Marvel” will be released exclusively in cinemas only in Pakistan, through their licensee HKC Entertainment. Disney and Marvel will be specially creating a cinema format version of the six episode […]

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Two-day 3rd Intl Conference on GSD to begin on 7 May in Karachi

KARACHI: The 2-day 3rd International Conference on “Global Sustainable Development (GSD): Challenges and Solutions – 2022” will begin here at Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education (DIHE) Karachi, on Saturday (7 May). It is being organised jointly by Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education (DIHE) Karachi; Sindh Institute of Management & Technology (SIMT); Medgar Evers College, City […]

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Delhi driver grows garden on autorickshaw roof to beat the heat

New Delhi: Yellow and green autorickshaws are ubiquitous on New Delhi’s roads but Mahendra Kumar’s vehicle stands out it has a garden on its roof aimed at keeping passengers cool during the searing summer season. Kumar says the thick patch of green keeps the vehicle cool even when temperatures are touching 45 degrees Celsius (113 […]

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Biggest gathering of Eid prayer at Polo Ground

KARACHI: The biggest gathering of Eid-ul-Fitr prayer will be held at Gulshan-e-Jinnah (Polo Ground) at 8 am. Khateeb of Jamia Masjid KMC Maulana Muhammad Ahmad Salimi will lead the prayer. Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi on Monday visited Polo Ground and reviewed the arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr prayer. Ali Hassan Sajid, Senior Director Information and Media […]

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PM directs free medical treatment to 50pc patients at PKLI

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday directed the authorities concerned to provide free medical treatment to at least fifty percent of the patients at Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) and called for providing the facilities of international standards to the people. The prime minister, chairing a review meeting to discuss the matters pertaining to […]

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Eighth survivor recovered from China building collapse site as rescue hopes dim

Beijing: One person was pulled out alive Monday from the rubble of a building that collapsed three days ago in central China, state-run television said, with hopes of finding more survivors fading fast. The commercial building in Changsha city, Hunan province — which housed apartments, a hotel, and a cinema — caved in on Friday, […]

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Tehreek Tahafuz Namoos-e-Risalat demands to register case against Sheikh Rashid

ISLAMABAD: Tehreek Tahafuz Namoos-e-Risalat Pakistan (TTNRP) on Monday urged the Islamabad Police to register a case against former Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed for provoking people for violence and to violate sanctity of the Masjid-e-Nabvi. In an exclusive talk with APP, TTNRP Senior Vice President Sheraz Ahmed Farooqui said Sheikh Rashid was the mastermind behind […]

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Chinese FM extends Eid ul Fitr greetings to Muslims

BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Wang Wenbin has wished Muslims across the world a happy Eid ul Fitr, a celebration marking the end of the Holy month of Ramazan. "Eid Mubarak! On this day of Eid ul Fitr, I wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world, a peaceful and joyful Eid," he […]

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Sindh CM pays tributes to labourers on ‘Labour Day’

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while paying tributes to the labourers said the provincial government took practical steps for the rights of the labourers. In his message on the Labour Day, he said the provincial government fixed the minimum wage of the labourer at Rs 25000. He said the provincial government also […]

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to discuss ‘augmenting’ kingdom’s $3bn deposit: joint statement

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia will discuss the possibility of “augmenting” the kingdom’s $3 billion deposit in Pakistan’s central bank by extending its term “or through other options,” a joint statement said on Sunday. Last year, Saudi Arabia deposited $3 billion in the State Bank of Pakistan to help support its foreign reserves. With a yawning current account […]

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Imran Khan breaks silence over corruption allegations against Farah Khan

ISLAMABAD: Finally breaking his silence over the corruption allegations against Farhat Shehzadi aka Farah Khan, former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan deemed the case against Farah “totally wrong.” “She [Farah] has been in the real estate business for 20 years,” Imran said Sunday while addressing a press conference in the federal capital. He […]

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Rana Sanaullah vows to arrest Imran Khan in Masjid-e-Nabawi case

  ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Sunday vowed that former prime minister Imran Khan will be arrested in a case relating to hooliganism and sloganeering against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his delegation visiting Masjid-e-Nabawi earlier this week. In a statement, Sanaullah dubbed Imran Khan as “fitna” and said, “They will not be […]

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Police distribute Eid gifts, ration among martyrs families

MULTAN: Police distributed Eid gifts, ration and cash as eidi among 38 families of martyrs who laid down their lives in line of duty. On the directions of City Police Officer (CPO), Khurram Shahzad Haider, SSP Operations, Hassam Bin Iqbal, SSP Investigation, Faraz Ahmad, SP city division, Ahmad Nawaz Shah, SP Gulghast, Hassan Jehangir, SP […]

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Imran’s long march to prove his political death: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said the long march of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman Imran Khan in last week of May would prove his political death. Commenting on the long march announcement of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on her twitter account, she said Pakistanis have chosen development, prosperity, and self-respect instead of […]

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