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Pope Francis apologizes after slapping woman’s hand

Pope Francis seeks apology after slapping woman's hand

The head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State Pope Francis has apologized after slapping a woman’s hand who abruptly grabbed his hand as he greeted pilgrims at the Vatican on New Year’s Eve. The 83-year-old Pope Francis stated “I apologize for the poor example yesterday.” During his Angelus address to … Read more

NAB recovers 150b rupees from corrupt elements this year

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National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has recovered 150 billion rupees from corrupt elements during the last year and deposited the amount to the national exchequer. According to details, Chairman NAB Justice (Retired) Javed Iqbal chaired a meeting in Islamabad to review performance of the anti-graft watchdog during the last year. NAB received a total of 51591 … Read more

No justice for poor: Twitteraties demand #JusticeforSultan

#JusticeforSultan

Pakistani Twitter users are demanding Justice for Sultan. According to details, Sultan who is convicted  for protesting in model town on June 17, 2014 when a violent clash took place between Punjab Police and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) activists. Sultan was diagnosed with a brain tumor and shifted to Nishtar hospital’s ICU with a handcuffs … Read more

America deploys 750 troops after embassy attack in Baghdad

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The United States has deploy about 750 troops to the Middle East in a response of its embassy attack in capital of Iraq, Baghdad. According to details, Pentagon Chief and US Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper  said in a series of tweets “Approximately 750 soldiers will deploy to the region immediately & additional forces from … Read more

KP govt to offer 200 scholarships for deserving students

KP govt to offer 200 scholarships for deserving students

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced to offer two hundred scholarships for deserving students of public sector schools of the province. According to provincial Education Department, students of sixth grade or studying in class-VII would be provided financial assistance for five years up to elementary level. The interested candidates can download online application form from … Read more

Protesters try to set ablaze U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Protesters try to set ablaze U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Protesters attempted to storm the U.S. embassy in Iraq’s capital Baghdad to express their ire over American airstrikes that killed 24 members of Iraqi militia over the weekend. According to details, protesters set on fire the outside fence of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad after 100 of them gathered near the embassy’s external gate in … Read more

Pakistani students shine at Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Pakistani students shine at Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Pakistan students were awarded “best student of the year” for their best performance during current academic year at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), a major research university under the supervision of China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Associated Press Of Pakistan (APP) reported that out of total distinguished international students from Russia, Poland, Germany, … Read more

AIIB approves $ 511.81 mln for Pakistan’s infrastructure development

AIIB approves $ 511.81 mln for Pakistan’s infrastructure development

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $511.81 million for four projects for the infrastructural development in Pakistan, mainly related to roads, energy, sanitation and mass transit. Associated press of Pakistan (APP) reported that AIIB will finance for the projects including National Motorway M-4 of US $ 100 million, Tarbela Hydropower Extension Projects US $ … Read more

Indian Army chief turns down his tone after sharp criticism

Indian Army chief turns down his tone after sever criticism

Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has toned down its turgidity and announced to respect human rights after the strong reaction and demand of apology on controversial comments of the people on his contentious comments against anti-Muslim law protesters in support of Modi’s regime initiative for passing Anti-Muslim law. Indian Army chief Bipin Rawat’s comments … Read more

NAB launches inquiry of China cutting around Quaid’s mausoleum

China cuttings on Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum.

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) launched investigation on China cutting around Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum. Chairman NAB Justice Javed Iqbal, took notice of the matter of china cutting around the Quaid-e-Azam’s shrine which has been highlighted by the Bol News. According to details, Chairman NAB has ordered an inquiry after taking notice of the news of China … Read more

Hundreds join final Gaza-Israel border protests for three months

Hundreds join final Gaza-Israel border protests for three months

Hundreds of Palestinians took part in protests along the Gaza-Israel border, the last of the Hamas-backed demonstrations until March. According to international news agency, amid heavy rain and wind, the rallies had the lowest turnout in months, with tensions far lower than in previous weeks and no live fire by the Israeli army, a correspondent … Read more

President approves NAB Amendment Ordinance 2019

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President Dr Arif Alvi has signed the circulation summary, and issued the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Amendment Ordinance 2019, which has come into force from today, 27 December. According to the details, the NAB will no longer be allowed to take action against government employees and Bureau will not seize property of government officials without … Read more

Bad news for Karachi Electric’s consumers

surge in the power tariff for Karachi Electric (KE).

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a surge in the power tariff for Karachi Electric (KE). According to details, notification has issued to increase Electricity tariffs for K-electric on account of 36-month’s fuel adjustments and after this electricity tariff will surge by one rupee 40 paisa per unit. The tariff surge would … Read more

Army Chief visits Karachi

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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has visited Karachi Corps formation. According to the Inter Service Public Relation (ISPR), the Army Chief witnessed the exercises of the Karachi Corps, Sindh Rangers in the border area. Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa also appreciated the capabilities of the forces to deal with … Read more

Pakistan, UAE discuss bilateral ties

Pakistan, UAE discuss bilateral ties

United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Minister for Tolerance Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan met Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. According to details, both the dignitaries meeting discussed issues of bilateral interest and also focused on strengthening Pak-UAE relations in diverse field. The UAE minister told Prime Minister Imran Khan about UAE government’s efforts towards … Read more