ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that being rich with immense scenic beauty, particularly the Northern Areas, Pakistan could turn these resources into a great opportunity. The prime minister said addressing the launching ceremony of the “Salam Pakistan” brand and e-portal that would help promote tourist attractions across the world and guide tourists. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday announced that the government would pay Rs 2 million as compensation to the families of each martyr of the Bajaur suicide attack. During a Senate session, while speaking on a Point of Order, the Minister of Finance and Revenue mentioned that the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday annulled the district and sessions court’s verdict to declare Toshakhana case against the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman admissible. The IHC has re-sent the matter to the trial court, Bol News reported. Meanwhile, the high court dismissed the PTI chief’s plea to transfer the case to … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday inaugurated three centres including Pakistan China Joint Research Centre, Pakistan China Joint Research Centre on Earth Sciences, Dr A Q Khan Institute of Material and Emergency Sciences at the Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad. These Higher Education Commission (HEC)-sponsored centres, approved by the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated “Salam Pakistan” brand and “e-Portal” at a ceremony held in Islamabad on Friday to promote tourism in Pakistan. Speaking on the occasion, Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan was a great place for promoting tourism, culture and heritage. He said, “We will encourage our brotherly countries and the countries which … Read more
The Senate Committee for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has unanimously approved The Pakistan Ruet-e-Hilal Bill, 2023 and The Hajj and Umrah Regulation Bill, 2023. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri at the Parliament House in Islamabad. Minister for Religious Affairs Muhammad Talha Mahmood stressed the importance of … Read more
Rain with wind and thundershower is expected in Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Islamabad, Pothohar region, northeast Punjab and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the next twelve hours. Heavy rainfalls may also occur at few places in upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pothohar region, northeast Punjab and Kashmir during the forecast period. Hot and humid weather is expected elsewhere in the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Lawyer of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Amjad Pervaiz said the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chief bought the gifts from Toshakhana by paying 20 per cent of its price, Bol News reported. Presenting arguments during hearing of the Toshakhana case against the former prime minister, he said gifts of Rs107 million were bought … Read more
Pakistan has stressed for implementation of the UN Security Council resolutions regarding Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Famine and Conflict-Induced Global Food Security in New York, Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, Ambassador Aamir Khan called for a UN supervised plebiscite to enable the people … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said maritime trade activities were going to increase manifold with the growth in our financial and industrial base. It would create the need for additional capacity to support expansion in the maritime sector, he said. “Pakistan remains committed to developing maritime infrastructure along the coast from Karachi to Gwadar … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday winded up its legislative business by passing eight bills- one private and seven important government bills. The bills included the Institute of Gujrat Bill, 2023, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Bill, 2023, the National Logistics Corporation Bill, 2023, the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Bill, 2023, … Read more
President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday assented three important bills among several others passed by the Senate and National Assembly, Bol News reported. These included Defense Housing Authority Islamabad (Amendment) Bill 2023, Petroleum Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Pakistan Nursing Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The president has given assent under Article 75 of the … Read more
KARACHI: A man, reportedly a beggar by profession, tortured his minor girl to death in Korangi 51-B area of Karachi, Bol News reported on Thursday. The three-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries few days after being admitted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC). Police said the girl was identified as Fiza and her parents … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan on Thursday said by amending the Official Secrets Act, unlimited powers had been given to the intelligence agencies. He said intelligence agencies could search anywhere using force, Bol New reported. During hearing of the case pertaining to civilians’ trial in military courts, Aitzaz Ahsan requested the Supreme Court to take … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the nation to make determined and concerted efforts to make Pakistan regain its grandeur and stature and compete with the world. The prime minister, addressing the inauguration ceremony of Bhara Kahu Bypass here, said the country’s eastern neighbor had moved far ahead but nothing was to worry … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday thanked the Chinese president for his commitment to make the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) an exemplary project of high quality, Bol News reported. “Highly grateful to H.E. President Xi Jinping for his powerful message of support and solidarity with Pakistan on the occasion of the completion of … Read more
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate Barakahu bypass and lay foundation stone of Sarena Chowk underpass project in Islamabad on Thursday (today), Bol News reported. He will also address ceremonies on the occasion. Besides, the prime minister will also inaugurate Digital Youth Hub in Islamabad the same day. The project will ensure provision of … Read more
A wonderful song based on Pakistan-China friendship “Ni Hao – Dost Me Aur Tum” has been released, Bol News reported on Thursday. The special song pays tribute to the long-standing Pakistan-China friendship. The purpose of this song is to show mutual harmony and love between the two countries. In this song, the mutual cooperation and … Read more
