Pakistan reports over 7,500 new coronavirus cases in a day
ISLAMABAD: A total of 7,539 new cases of coronavirus have been reported across the country while 25 more people have died due to the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations
Two terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) has said that two terrorists have been killed during an operation in the Thal area of North Waziristan. According to details, security forces conducted an operation in North Waziristan on the basis of
Nation observes 94th birth anniversary of Z.A. Bhutto
ISLAMABAD: The first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s 94th birth anniversary is being celebrated today, a man who holds an important place in the history of the country due to his unique style, political savvy, and thoughtful
ACD arrests three accused in connection with Nasla Tower case
KARACHI: The Anti-Corruption Department (ACD) has arrested three accused, including DG KDA, in connection with the Nasla Tower case. According to details, anti-corruption took action against illegal construction of high-rise buildings on the orders of the Supreme Court in the
PML-N party meeting rejects government’s plan to present money budget
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party meeting has rejected the government’s plan to present a money budget. According to details, the senior leadership of the opposition party PML-N attended the party meeting in which it was decided that PML-N leaders
Minor girl killed in crossfire during robbery in Karachi
A minor girl has been killed during the exchange of fire between a robber and a security guard in the Shah Latif Town area. According to details, a robbery took place near Manzil Pump in Shah Latif Town during which a
Questions raised over gas shortage in federal cabinet meeting
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Federal Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan had a heated debate on the gas crisis as Cabinet members allegedly raised questions about gas load shedding. According to details, the internal story of the federal
Hematologist Dr Tahir Shamsi passes away in Karachi
KARACHI: Hematologist Dr. Tahir S. Shamsi has died after being treated at a private hospital in the Sindh capital. According to details, Dr. Tahir Shamsi was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit till yesterday but the management of the
KP local body elections: JUI candidate leads vote count
PESHAWAR: An unofficial preliminary result has declared Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) candidate Haji Zubair Ali an independent winner in the polling in 17 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to details, local body elections of 17 districts were held in more than
Another case of omicron surfaces in Karachi
KARACHI: Another case of the Omicron variant has been reported in the Sindh capital. A woman, who came from the UK was infected with the virus, however, after the confirmation of Omicron, she managed to escape from the quarantine. It is
PM convenes meeting on Organization of Islamic Cooperation today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has convened an Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting today during which an emergency meeting of the OIC will be held. According to details, PM Imran Khan will preside over a meeting on preparations for the
UK passes bill to ban coronavirus’ new Omicron Variant
LONDON: The British government has passed a bill to ban coronavirus’ new type omicron, which was put to a formal vote among MPs. According to details, a special bill was passed in the British Parliament after voting on government measures.
Negative references to Pakistan removed from US bill
WASHINGTON: The US National Security Act has been issued in which positive changes in foreign policy have been indicated by removing negative references against Pakistan. According to details, anti-Pakistan rhetoric began to change. The newly amended US National Security Act
Human Rights Day being celebrated around world today
GENEVA: Human Rights Day is being observed around the world, including Pakistan, today under the auspices of the United Nations. According to the details, the purpose of celebrating International Human Rights Day under the auspices of the United Nations is
Pakistan’s first Omicron case reported in Karachi
Karachi has confirmed its first Omicron case on Thursday, taking the number of confirmed cases of this new variant of Covid in Pakistan to one. According to the Sindh Health Department, Omicron has been confirmed in a woman in a
PML-N decides to symbolically inaugurate Green Line Metro Track
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Ahsan Iqbal has decided to symbolically inaugurate Green Line Metro Track with the aim of making it clear to the government that the foundation of the bus project was laid during the Nawaz Sharif regime. According
Making Pakistan a welfare state is our manifesto: PM
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that we have been thinking of the welfare of the people from the very beginning of PTI. According to the prime minister, making Pakistan a welfare state is our manifesto. According to details,
Pakistan to host OIC-led international meeting on Dec 19
ISLAMABAD: Foreign minister has announced an extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on 19th December. According to details, the expected date of the OIC meeting has been changed. Earlier, the date of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was
Culprits of Sialkot incident do not deserve any relief: PM
ISLAMABAD: A meeting on law and order has been held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in which Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, and other senior officials participated. During the meeting, the
Asad Umar claims to end inflation in country within 15 days
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that we will get rid of inflation in the next 15 days. The federal minister said that the distribution of health care in Punjab will be done by March.
Government had to borrow Rs3,000 billion to pay interest: Ali Muhammad Khan
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan has said that the government had to borrow an additional Rs 3,000 billion to pay interest. According to details, Ali Mohammad Khan while talking in a private TV program said
Ready to visit Pakistan to confirm affidavit of Rana Shamim: Charles Guthrie
Former Chief Justice Gilgit-Baltistan affidavit attorney affirming the oath commissioner and notary public Charles Guthrie has said that he is ready to go to Pakistan to verify the affidavit of Justice (retd) Rana Shamim and appear before the courts. In an
CAA makes mandatory for Pakistani pilots to pass UK exam
ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken a major decision and made it mandatory for Pakistani pilots to pass the UK exam. According to the details, in order to fly a plane in Pakistan, one has to pass a
Deadline set by ECP ordering forensic audit of video clips showing ‘vote buying’ expires
The deadline set by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) as November 30 for submission of reply to the alleged video of vote-buying and selling in the NA-133 constituency of Lahore has expired. According to details, in the video, PML-N
Pakistan reports another 13 deaths due to coronavirus
ISLAMABAD: At least 363 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pakistan while 13 more people have died of the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), a
Untimely action caused gas crisis in the country: Shaukat Tarin
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has said that the gas crisis in the country was caused due to untimely action as cargoes were not received on time. According to details, Shaukat Tarin while
Coronavirus claims 10 more lives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: At least 460 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pakistan while 10 more civilians have died of the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), a
Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s elder brother passes away
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s elder brother Lala Sheikh Rafique Qamar has passed away, which has been reported by the Home Minister himself. In a message on Twitter, the interior minister lamented the death of his brother Lala
Coronavirus claims 9 more lives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: At least 391 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pakistan while 9 more civilians have died of the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), a
Pakistan records over 500 coronavirus cases, 8 deaths
ISLAMABAD: At least 554 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Pakistan while 8 more people have died of the virus in the last 24 hours. According to figures released by the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), a