Pakistan Weather Update: Rain, thundershower expected in Punjab, Islamabad, KP, GB, Kashmir

Islamabad Rain Update

Rain with wind and thundershower is expected in Punjab, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next the twelve hours. Isolated heavy falls are also likely in Punjab, Potohar region and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the forecast period. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad twenty-three degree centigrade, Lahore twenty-five, … Read more

Caretaker govt to facilitate ECP for free, fair elections: Murtaza Solangi

Caretaker govt to facilitate ECP for free, fair elections: Murtaza Solangi

KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said the interim government will play its due role in facilitating the Election Commission for free, fair and transparent election in the country. Talking to media during his visit to the Karachi Press Club, he said the government was taking various measures to support economic situation … Read more

PAF contingent returns triumphant after participation in exercise Bright Star-2023

PAF contingent returns triumphant after participation in exercise Bright Star-2023

KARACHI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) contingent has landed back at an operational air base after successful participation in the multinational tri-services air exercise Bright Star 2023, held in Egypt. The exercise brought together 30 nations from across the globe, fostering camaraderie and showcasing the prowess of participating armed forces. The distinguished event showcased the … Read more

Work on Pak-Iran gas pipeline initiated, says energy minister

Work on Pak-Iran gas pipeline initiated, says energy minister

LAHORE: Caretaker Minister for Energy, Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali on Saturday said work on Pakistan-Iran gas pipeline had been initiated. Talking to media in Lahore, Muhammad Ali said the government would try to manage gas load-shedding during the upcoming winter. The minister clarified that the government could not provide gas on cheaper rates after … Read more

World Bank expresses ‘serious concern’ over state of Pakistan’s economy

World Bank expresses ‘serious concern’ over state of Pakistan’s economy

ISLAMABAD: Around nine and a half million Pakistanis are currently living in poverty, according to the World Bank, Bol News reported on Saturday. The World Bank expressed ‘serious concern’ over the state of Pakistan’s economy. It said Pakistan should take immediate measures to tax agriculture and real estate. “For economic stability, Pakistan should reduce its … Read more

Lahore Weather Update: Heavy rain turns weather pleasant

Lahore weather update

LAHORE: Different parts of Lahore on Saturday received heavy rain which has turned the weather highly pleasant after a spell of scorching heat, Bol News reported. Citizens are facing difficulties due to rainwater inundation in the areas and affected the flow of traffic Lahore Canal Road, Davies Road Nicholson Road, Lakkhmi Chowk, Nasib Road, GHO … Read more

‘Murder of Khalistan Movement leader in Canada jolts West’

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar.

NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said that the gruesome murder of Khalistan Movement Sikh leader in Canada had jolted the West that raised serious questions about the role of Indian state. Addressing a presser at the Pakistan Mission, the prime minister said that Pakistan had been a victim of such state … Read more

Pakistan Weather Update: Rain with wind, thundershower expected

Pakistan Weather Update: Rain with wind, thundershower expected

Rain with wind and thundershower is expected in Punjab, Pothohar region, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next twelve hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasted on Saturday. Isolated heavy rainfalls and hailstorm are also likely in Northeast Punjab and Potohar region during the forecast period. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: … Read more

IHC inquires which institute has ability to record phone calls

IHC inquires which institute has ability to record phone calls

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday inquired which institute had the access and ability to record telephone calls and do electronic surveillance of citizens, Bol News reported. The IHC has again sought a report from the Prime Minister Office, Interior Ministry and Ministry of Defence. Justice Babar Sattar has issued a written order … Read more

Sindh govt announces to ban pillion riding in various districts

Sindh govt announces to ban pillion riding in various districts

KARACHI: The government of Sindh on Friday announced to ban pillion riding in various districts of the province from September 25 to 29, Bol News reported. The Sindh Home Department has issued the notification regarding the ban. Pillion riding has been banned in the district Centre, East and South of Karachi. The ban will be … Read more

Caretaker PM Kakar to address UNGA today

Caretaker PM Kakar to address UNGA today

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will address the 78th UN General Assembly session in New York on Friday, Bol News reported. In his address, the Prime Minister will project Pakistan’s perspective on a range of regional and world issues of concern, including the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He will elaborate on the significant measures … Read more

Saudi Arabian armed forces chief calls on COAS Asim Munir

RAWALPINDI:  General Fayyadh Bin Hamed Al Ruwaili, Chief of General Staff Armed Forces of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by a high powered military delegation called on General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff, at the military headquarters in Rawalpindi. In a statement on Friday, the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) … Read more

PM urges APPNA to invest in Pakistan’s health tourism, paramedical training

PM urges APPNA to invest in Pakistan’s health tourism, paramedical training

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar invited Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA) to invest in health tourism, medical and paramedical education, training and skill development sectors in Pakistan. He was talking to a delegation of Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of North America (APPNA), led by its President Dr. Arshad … Read more

PM Kakar for enhanced productive links with US corporate sector

PM Kakar for enhanced productive links with US corporate sector

NEW YORK: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has called upon the US corporate sector to look at ways to further enhance its long and productive relationship with Pakistan. He was addressing a delegation of the U.S. Pakistan Business Council (USPBC), on the sidelines of annual session of United Nations General Assembly in New York on … Read more

Pakistan Weather Update: Rain with wind, thundershower expected in most parts

Pakistan Weather Update

Rain with wind and thundershower is expected in Pothohar region, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next twelve hours. Isolated heavy falls are also likely during the forecast period. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad and Muzaffarabad twenty-three degree centigrade, Lahore and Karachi twenty-nine, Peshawar twenty-seven, Quetta seventeen, … Read more

Naval chief participates in 25th International Sea Power Symposium 2023

Pakistan Navy pledges

KARACHI: Chief of Pakistan Navy Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi during his visit to the United States has participated in the 25th International Sea Power Symposium 2023, the Pakistan Navy spokesperson said on Friday. The Pakistan Navy spokesperson said delegations of different countries from around the world, chiefs of naval forces and coast guard participated … Read more

Pakistan would like to see Afghanistan a stable country: foreign minister

Jalial Abbas Jilani

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani says the future of Pakistan in terms of investment climate is very bright as we are expecting the visits of representatives of GCC and other world countries to Pakistan this month for signing of MoUs for investment. In an interview with Turkish TV, TRTWorld, he said Pakistan has … Read more

Bushra Bibi files plea against FIA investigation in audio leaks case

Bushra Bibi

ISLAMABAD: Wife of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Bushra Bibi on Thursday filed a miscellaneous petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against investigation of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the case pertaining to an alleged audio leak, Bol News reported. On September 18, the high court had directed … Read more

Managing Director IMF calls on PM Anwaar Kakar

Managing Director IMF calls on PM Anwaar Kakar

NEW YORK: Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva met with Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Wednesday night, Bol News reported. The Caretaker Prime Minister thanked the IMF for approving three billion dollars for Pakistan Briefing on the measures taken by the Caretaker Prime Minister to revive the country’s economy In … Read more

Pakistan, Norwegian FM agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Pakistan, Norwegian FM agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation

NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and his Norwegian counterpart Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt have agreed to work towards the enhancement of bilateral cooperation. In a meeting held on the margins of the 78th UNGA Session in New York, both sides appreciated 75 years of Pakistan-Norway friendship. Both foreign ministers expressed satisfaction on the … Read more

398 candidates pass CSS competitive exams 2023

398 candidates pass CSS competitive exams 2023

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) announced the annual results of the CSS Competitive Examination 2023 on September 18 in which 398 students remained successful. According to the details, around 28,024 candidates applied for the CSS Competitive Exams 2023. FPSC informed that a total of 13008 candidates appeared in the exams, out of which … Read more

PAF contingent lands back after participation in Air Exercise Shaheen-X

PAF contingent lands back after participation in Air Exercise Shaheen-X

ISLAMABAD: The PAF contingent landed back at an operational air base of Pakistan Air Force after successful participation in Shaheen-X air exercise in China. The contingent included PAF’s J-10 C and JF-17 lead fighter aircraft, Combat Pilots, Air Defence Controllers, and technical ground crew, who remained actively engaged in the exercise. The Directorate General Public … Read more

ECP has released details of number of voters in country

ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday released the data regarding number of voters in the country, Bol News reported. The number of registered voters in the country has exceeded 126.98 million. In 2018, there were 105.95 million voters, the ECP said. The number of women voters is 58.472 million and the number … Read more

Here’s how much rain hit which part of Lahore

Lahore Rain Update

LAHORE: Lahore received heavy rain on September 18 and here is details of how much rain hit what party of the metropolis, Bol News reported. The highest rain in Lahore was 147 mm which was recorded at the airport area. Then, the second highest rain hit Tajpura, 142 mm, then Gulberg, 124 mm and Nishter … Read more

Pakistan Weather Update: Rain, thundershower expected in various parts

Pakistan Weather Update

Rain-wind/thundershower is expected in Sindh, Northeast Balochistan, upper Punjab, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad and Kashmir during the next 12 hours. Heavy rainfalls are expected at isolated places in Sindh during the forecast period. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad 22 degree centigrade, Lahore 26, Karachi 29, Peshawar 25, Quetta 20, Gilgit 17, … Read more

Full court hears petitions against SC Practice & Procedure Act 2023

Full court hears petitions against SC Practice & Procedure Act 2023

ISLAMABAD: A full court of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Qazi Faez Isa is hearing petitions challenging Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act 2023. It is the first time in the country’s history that the court proceedings are being broadcast live. The Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Act states that … Read more

ATC approves Parvez Elahi’s one-day transit remand

Parvez Elahi

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) of Islamabad on Monday approved Parvez Elahi’s one-day transit remand, Bol News reported. The ATC announced the reserved verdict. Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain granted the transitory remand to the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) president. The Anti-Corruption Punjab has arrested Parvez Elahi in a new case. He was handed … Read more