Naval Day is being observed on Friday to honour the heroes of 1965 War. The day is observed to acknowledge the sacrifices and spirit of our Naval heroes who epitomised grit, courage and valour during the 1965 war. The day reminds us of the heroic deeds and daring achievements of our Ghazis and Shuhada who … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday said that general elections in the country might be held ahead of February next year, but the Election Commission of Pakistan was the relevant forum to take a decision in this regard. The ECP was mandated to take a decision in this regard and the caretaker government … Read more
Dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while humid in plain areas during the next 12 hours, the Pakistan Meteorological Department forecasted. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad and Muzaffarabad twenty-three degree centigrade, Lahore thirty, Karachi twenty-eight, Peshawar twenty-six, Quetta twenty-one, Gilgit fifteen and Murree seventeen degree centigrade. According … Read more
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday said the weather was likely to remain extremely hot and humid in the city next week as well, Bol News reported. “Today, the maximum temperature in the city is likely to be 35 degrees. The city recorded a minimum temperature of 26.5 degrees. The forecast for the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday praised the armed forces for thwarting a terrorist attack on military posts near the Pak-Afghan border in Chitral. “Thanks to our alert forces, the terrorist attack on military posts near the Pak-Afghan border in Chitral, was repelled with heavy casualties on the terrorist side,” he said in … Read more
KARACHI: President Forex Association of Pakistan Malik Bostan on Thursday said the actual price of dollar in Pakistan was up to Rs250/ dollar, Bol News reported. Addressing media, Malik Bostan said the credit of dollar’s losing strength went to the army chief, as he launched a crackdown on the black mafia on their demand. Hence, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Death anniversary of eminent writer, playwright and broadcaster Ashfaq Ahmed was observed on Thursday. Born on August 22, 1925 Ashfaq Ahmed wrote dozens of TV dramas and hosted a famous programmes on Radio Pakistan “Talqeen Shah” which was broadcast by Radio Pakistan for about 35 years. His famous PTV plays were “Munchaley ka Soda” … Read more
Air Force Day is being observed today with national pride to commemorate the valour of the defenders of air space of the country against Indian aggression in September 1965 war. In the 1965 war, the valiant Pakistani pilots despite limited resources not only repelled Indian air attacks but also handed India a resounding defeat, displaying … Read more
KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not rejected the government’s relief plan for ongoing inflation and electricity bills, Bol News reported quoting sources as saying on Thursday. The sources said discussions with the IMF were ongoing in a friendly and positive manner. They said the IMF had shown willingness to alleviate the hardships of … Read more
Dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while humid in plain areas during the next 12 hours. However, rain-wind/thundershower is expected at isolated places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Temperature of some major cities recorded this morning: Islamabad 23 degree centigrade, Lahore and Peshawar 27, Karachi 28, Quetta and Muzaffarabad … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Thursday declared the contempt petition filed by former Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi, against the inspector general and deputy commissioner of Islamabad for arresting him, inadmissible, Bol News reported. Parvez Elahi had lodged the plea over his re-arrest by the IG Islamabad and others after getting freedom from the … Read more
BEIJING: China-Pakistan Technology and Innovation Conference, aimed at developing science & technology bilateral cooperation between China and Pakistan, was held in Beijing on Tuesday. Addressing a sideline forum titled “China-Pakistan Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation- Shared Journey to a Digital Era” at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), Pakistan Ambassador to China, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed to submit a detailed plan regarding the restructuring of Pakistan International Airline (PIA) to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) at the earliest. Chairing a high level meeting on Pakistan International Airlines in Islamabad, he directed that the PIA administration and the aviation division worked day and … Read more
KARACHI: The investigation officer, in the case pertaining to physical abuse of women at a private school in Gulshan e Hadeed by its principal, revealed that 45 women were found to be subjected to rape by the principal and his gang, Bol News reported. The police produced the key suspect, Irfan Ghafoor, before the court. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has assured that his government is exploring realistic options to come up with out-of-box solutions to provide relief to electricity consumers. During an interaction with foreign media representatives in Islamabad, he said the government would make informed decisions to satisfy the masses on the issue of electricity bills without … Read more
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed the Islamabad chief commissioner and inspector general of police to produce former Punjab chief minister Parvez Elahi in the court on September 6, Bol News reported. The court expressed its displeasure for not producing Parvez Elahi, hence it ordered the chief commissioner and IGP too to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi on Monday appealed to the parents to vaccinate their children against Polio during every vaccination drive to protect them from this crippling disease. “Parents should immunize their children in polio vaccination campaigns to ensure they are protected against Poliovirus, “Shaheen Afridi made the plea during a meeting with … Read more
Italian Navy Ship Morosini on Tuesday visited Pakistan and it participated in a bilateral naval exercise along with ships of the Pakistan Navy and aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force, Bol News reported. The Pakistan Navy spokesperson said along with the Italian ship, a delegation of high military leadership and defense industry also visited Pakistan. … Read more
