Pakistan hails OIC’s steadfast support on Kashmir dispute
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has hailed the OIC and its Member States’ strong and unequivocal support on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute during the just concluded 47th Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) held in Niamey, Niger. The Foreign
COAS Bajwa lauds services of Pakistan Ordnance Factories’ management, staff
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has appreciated the services of Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF)management and staff and during a visit to Wah Cantt on Friday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), appreciating the management and
Prof Atta elected chairman of Kidney Foundation board
KARACHI: Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman has been elected as chairman of the Board of the Kidney Foundation for a three-year term. Spokesman of the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), on Monday, said that during a meeting of the
Fans praise new look of Turkish actress Esra Bilgic
KARACHI: Fans of famous Turkish actress Esra Bilgic, who portrays the role of Halime Sultan in “Dirilis: Ertugrul”, have admired the actress after she shared another gorgeous photo of herself on Instagram with a black heart emoji. The actress, who
China detects COVID-19 on packaging of Saudi shrimp
LANZHOU: The health authorities in the western Chinese city of Lanzhou have said they had detected the new COVID-19 on the packaging of a batch of shrimp imported from Saudi Arabia. After China ramps up testing of frozen foods, the
ICT based education vital for socio-economic development: Amin ul Haq
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Amin ul Haq has said that skilled manpower is vital for Pakistan’s socio-economic development. He said this while addressing a meeting at Sir Syed University. the meeting has also discussed the
Pakistan asks UK govt to deport Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially made contact with the United Kingdom (UK) to deport the former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to serve his prison sentence over corruption charges. As per details, a letter was written to Home Secretary Priti Patel by
PM Imran directs tiger force to start anti-hoarding campaign
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has tasked the Tiger Force volunteers to discourage the menace of hoarding in the markets. In a meeting today, the Prime Minister said that the major reason for inflation is hoarding. He ordered the administration to
Sher Zaman lauds Sindh Police for lodging FIR against Capt (R) Safdar
KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Khurrum Sher Zaman has commended the Sindh Police for lodging a first information report (FIR) against former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s son-in-law Capt (retd) Safdar. Addressing a press conference along Advisor on Maritime Affairs Mahmood
Pakistan, TikTok mulling over steps to curb unlawful content: Minister
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Aminul Haque has said the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok administration are mulling over steps to curb unlawful content. The federal minister reassured that the recently placed ban on TikTok, a
Police arrest seven drug peddlers in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Police claimed to have arrested a seven-member gang of notorious drug dealers and recovered more than 21kg heroin from the accused. According to sources, a gang of seven drug peddlers was arrested which also included two foreigners, a man
National T20 Cup: PCB apologises for poor production quality in first game
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has apologized for the poor execution of the opening of the National T20 Cup which was a display of countless blunders including a dysfunctional scoring system. As per details, the PCB’s tall claims regarding
Parliamentarians to discuss electoral reforms for GB elections on Sept 28
ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has called a meeting of the parliamentary leaders in the National Assembly on September 28 to discuss electoral reforms for the upcoming Gilgit Baltistan (GB) elections. According to a statement, the speaker has written
Haripur police accused of torturing man
HARIPUR: A young man was allegedly tortured by some officers of the district police over fake rape cases in the Padhana area of Haripur. Parents of the victim claimed that their son, Azmaturehman had been allegedly arrested over a fake
Coronavirus death toll hits 924,569 worldwide
WASHINGTON: The global epidemic of coronavirus has infected 28,940,223 people in the world and 924,569people have lost their lives. The number of coronavirus infection cases across the world has surged to 28,940,223and the pandemic has so far claimed over 924,569 lives. So
Court allows exhumation of Dr Maha’s body, post mortem
KARACHI: The judicial magistrate has granted authorization for the exhumation of Dr Maha Shah’s body and post mortem after being requested by the Karachi police who had expressed suspicions over her previous medical report. The judicial magistrate South of Friday in
Police arrest prime suspect in Marwah rape, murder case
KARACHI: Police have arrested the prime suspect in the rape and murder case of minor girl Marwah who was found dead in Essa Nagri area. Police investigators using geofencing technology to ascertain the location of suspects and announced to arrested
Grand operation finalized against encroachments in Karachi
KARACHI: Sindh government has finalized preparations to begin a grand anti-encroachment operation on 12 major areas of Karachi with the help of Pakistan Army and Rangers. According to sources, concerned authorities have finalized a grand operation against illegal structures near
US warns Turkey of imposing fresh sanctions over east Mediterranean crisis
ISTANBUL: The European Union (EU) has warned Turkey of fresh sanctions over the Eastern Mediterranean crisis. The EU has threatened Turkey with sanctions including tough economic measures in case the situation with Greece and Cyprus in the Eastern Mediterranean is
Pakistan’s stature raised for solid stance on progress, peace: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan’s stature in the world was raised due to its resolve for socioeconomic development and ensuring peace. In a tweet, the foreign minister shared a video clip highlighting the two-year diplomatic success
Buttler completes century despite rain interruptions in third Test
SOUTHAMPTON: England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has completed his century despite regular rain interruptions during the first session on the second day of the third and final Test against Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl today. As per details, the hosts, 1-0
Pakistan sanctions over 80 individuals affiliated with banned outfits
ISLAMABAD: In a bid to avoid a demotion from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey record to the blacklist during the upcoming meeting, Pakistan has imposed sanctions on 88 individuals linked with different terrorist groups. According to details, 88 individuals
Nine more patients lose lives to COVID-19 in Sindh
KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 6699 tests were conducted during the last 24 hours, of which 243 new cases of COVID-19 were detected. In his daily update on COVID-19, the chief minister said nine patients
Pakistan’s exports declined by only six percent in pandemic: Razak Dawood
RAWALPINDI: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood has said the COVID-19 epidemic had caused many problems across the globe but compared to other countries, Pakistan’s exports had declined by only six percent. Addressing the
Aftab Ahmed appointed CM Punjab’s focal person in UK
LAHORE: Punjab government has appointed a senior PTI leader in UK Aftab Ahmed as Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar’s focal person for the complaints of overseas Pakistanis. According to a notification issued by the Punjab provincial government, “The Competent Authority
Only 17 percent tax is being levied on petroleum products: Omar Ayub
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Petroleum and Natural Resources Omar Ayub has informed the Senate that the federal government is collecting tax at Rs 47.86 per litre on petrol and Rs51.41 per litre on diesel. He said that Prime Minister
Will decide to reopen marriage hall under center’s guidelines: Nasir Shah
KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information has said that the Sindh government is fully aware of the troubles of the marriage hall owners and a decision to reopen the halls will take under the guidelines given by the federation. While charing
TV, internet services to be suspended for two hours in Karachi
KARACHI: Cable Operators Association (COAP) has announced a two-hour symbolic strike in Karachi over the “high-handedness” of the K-Electric (KE). According to Chairman Cable Operators Association Khalid Arain, the strike in the metropolis would be observed from 7:00 pm to
Data Darbar attack facilitator gets life imprisonment
LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday handed life imprisonment to the facilitator of a suicide attack at Data Darbar shrine that claimed 13 lives, including personnel of the elite police, On May 28, 2019. Mohsin Khan, a resident of Charsadda,
Police arrest suspected killers of Canadian woman in Karachi
KARACHI: Police on Saturday claimed to have apprehended two more suspects allegedly involved in the killing of a Canadian woman in Karachi during a robbery bid. According to police sources, Iqbal Market police arrested two accused of their involvement in
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