ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister and chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that his love for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is unquestionable and that he would never incite his supporters to hoot at Masjid-e-Nabawi. The former premier has finally spoken up after remaining silent for more than 24 hours, while giving an interview … Read more
LAHORE: Governor Punjab Omer Sarfraz Cheema on Saturday rejected Usman Buzdar’s resignation and reinstated him and his cabinet after highlighting constitutional concerns. The development came just hours after the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued an order instructing National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to administer the oath to Hamza Shahbaz at 11:30 a.m. today. Cheema … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has praised the Pakistan Army for assisting with the countrywide polio campaign and ensuring sufficient reach and coverage. Bill Gates also lauded Pakistan’s accomplishment against COVID-19 despite resource constraints during a telephonic discussion with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. The … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The prevailing heat wave conditions will continue in most parts of the country till Monday causing water stress on water reservoirs, standing crops, vegetables and orchards, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Talking to APP, Spokesman PMD, Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Babar said that the heat wave conditions would prevail in most parts of … Read more
LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has launched an operation at Punjab University. According to sources, CTD has arrested the suspect from Punjab University Hostel No. 7 and Room No. 69. Sources added that the suspect dubbed Barq was arrested while conducting an operation at 8 am, he was staying with Saleem, a history student. Note … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the reinclusion of eligible persons into the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), who were struck out of the beneficiary list by the previous government without any reason. He gave the direction in a meeting held with Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation Shazia Atta Marri. The prime minister … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada here on Wednesday assumed charge as Federal Minister for Human Rights. On arriving office, the Secretary of Human Rights and other senior officers of the ministry welcomed the federal minister. He also had a briefing on the ministry’s different wings and their work said a statement issued here. Pirzada is … Read more
KARACHI: The suicide bomber who targeted Chinese teachers inside Karachi University was a woman and the Majeed Brigade of the banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. The organization is active in the Baloch areas of Balochistan and most of its operations are carried out under a guerrilla strategy, ie they secretly hit … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to hold the seventh population census in the country from August 1, which may delay the holding of general elections across the country. In this regard, the Secretary Election Commission has been informed in a letter by the Statistics Agency regarding the 7th Census. The letter said that the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Tuesday assumed charge as Minister for Defence. He was received by Secretary Defence, Lieutenant General (R) Mian Muhammad Hilal Hussain here at the Ministry of Defence, said a news release. Defence Minister held an introductory meeting with the senior Officers of the Ministry. He was also … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Abdul Rehman Khan Kanju on Tuesday took charge as Minister of State for Interior Division. Officials of the Interior Ministry welcome him upon his arrival at the ministry, said a press release. Secretary Interior Yousuf Naseem Khokhar briefed the minister about the affairs of the ministry and various public welfare projects, it further said. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Miftah Ismail on Monday said the government will devise a policy to increase petroleum prices. The elite class having big vehicles could not be given subsidy, however, those using less petrol such as motorcyclists would be given relief, he said while talking to a private news channel. Miftah said the present … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday has extended his felicitations to Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as President of the French Republic. The Premier said in a Tweet, “Felicitations to President @EmmanuelMacron on re-election as President of the French Republic.” “I look forward to working together in building a stronger multifaceted Pakistan-France relationship,” PM … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported 105 new COVID-19 cases and no more death from the pandemic during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said on Sunday. According to data released by the ministry, the country’s overall tally of COVID-19 cases has risen to 1,527,856, including 1,494,050 recoveries. Read more: China’s largest metropolis reported first COVID-19 deaths … Read more
ISLAMABAD: On the directives of prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, the National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) disbursed cheques amongst fire affectees of village Faiz Muhammad Daryani Chandio, Taluka Mehr, District Dadu. In the tragic incident that occurred on Monday night, April 18, a fire erupted due to gusty winds leaving eight people dead, three injured and affecting 75 … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan is attempting to make the Pakistan Election Commission contentious in order to avoid a foreign funding investigation. He told a private news channel that despite ruling the country for more than three years, Imran Khan was unable to properly handle … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has allotted a quota of 81,132 pilgrims to Pakistan to perform Hajj this year. Official sources said that in the coming days, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will begin accepting Hajj applications through designated branches of scheduled banks. Hajj Policy 2022 will shortly reveal Hajj expenses, age limits, vaccines, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has rejected an appeal of a NAB official who had pleaded to set aside a major penalty awarded to him over unlawful communication of official information for benefits of corruption. The president also directed NAB to proceed against other officers involved in such cases and if found guilty punish them … Read more
WASHINGTON: Country’s new finance minister Miftah Ismail on Friday agreed with IMF recommendations to reduce fuel subsidies and end a business tax amnesty scheme, pledging to pursue structural reforms to boost a crisis-wracked economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2019 approved a $6 billion loan over three years for Pakistan but disbursement has been … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Accompanied by Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Communication Maulana Asad Mahmood and Balochistan National Party chairman Sardar Akhtar Mengal, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reached Quetta on a day-long visit. He will lay the foundation stone for the dualization of the Khuclak-Khuzdar Highway during his visit. The Prime Minister will also preside … Read more
ISLAMABAD: PML-Q MNA Chaudhry Salik Hussain was appointed chairman of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday. PML-Q lawmaker and son of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain Chaudhry Salik Hussain has replaced Khalid Mansoor as CPEC authority chief. Regarding the inclusion of Salik Chaudhry in the federal cabinet, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed 80 new COVID-19 cases and no death from the pandemic during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said on Friday. According to data released by the ministry, the country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases has risen to 1,527,669, including 1,493,933 recoveries. Read more: People with bad mental health are at … Read more
KARACHI: The CCTV footage released by the authorities that reportedly shows Dua Zehra, the 14-year-old girl missing from Karachi, leaving her house on her own has been pronounced fake. SHO Badar Shakeel shared the said video, claiming that Dua Zehra sat in a Suzuki and drove away in the middle of the night. The family … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has provided relief to the two victims of bank fraud by ordering Bank Alfalah Ltd (BAL) to refund the defrauded money worth Rs 1.9 million to the respective account holders. The president also ordered the bank to educate its customers about internet banking, digital financial services and other safety measures … Read more
Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, established a new democratic tradition by inviting his predecessor Asad Umar to a farewell meeting on Friday. The official Twitter account of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) shared a letter in which the incumbent Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal invited his former counterpart Asad Omar for the farewell meeting/dinner. The letter further wrote that during the meeting the minister will brief Umar on various projects of public interest that had been started by … Read more
ISLAMABAD: USAID Mission Director Julie A. Koenen has said that the United States launched a $23.5 million four-year power sector improvement project in Pakistan. The project aimed at increasing the share of green energy in Pakistan’s energy mix, said a statement issued here Friday. Read more: US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar calls on President Alvi, PM Shehbaz, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today, the PM Office said Tuesday. “The professional matters pertaining to national security were discussed during the meeting,” the PM Office said in a statement. Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Shehbaz … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government has granted India’s request to extend the time period for overland transportation of humanitarian aid from India to Afghanistan which expired on March 21, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said. “As a manifestation of our sincere efforts towards addressing the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, it has been decided to grant two months’ extension to … Read more
