BRUSSELS: European Union (EU) has announced to provide €350,000 in immediate relief assistance for flood victims in Pakistan. Pakistan Ambassador to EU Asad Majeed Khan said the European Union (EU) is providing €350,000 (nearly Rs76 million) to provide crucial humanitarian assistance provided to families affected by severe flooding, which has wreaked havoc across many parts … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The employees of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) would donate a portion of their salary to support flood victims. An ECP spokesman said all employees would donate one and two-day salaries in an effort to lend a helping hand amid the natural disaster that has ravaged the nation. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Election … Read more
COAS General Bajwa chaired the 250th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ. The forum was briefed on the flood situation and relief operations Army chief appreciated the ongoing relief and rescue efforts He directed army formations to render all possible support to flood victims RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday had a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. While recalling fraternal bilateral ties between the two countries, the foreign minister welcomed Saudi Arabia’s commitment of $1 billion investment in Pakistan. Bilawal also briefed his counterpart on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected India’s “purported closure” of the inquiry into accidental firing of a supersonic missile into the country on March 9 this year and reiterated the demand for a joint probe into the incident. The Foreign Office released a statement saying it “seen India’s announcement of the findings of an internal Court of … Read more
Jamaat-e-Islami staged a protest against the postponement of LG elections. JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem lashed at the PPP, MQM A protest will be held outside the ECP Sindh office on Friday The party will approach court against the ECP’s decision KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Friday protested against the postponement of the second phase of … Read more
DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited FIFA World Cup ‘Stadium 974’ in Doha which will host several matches of the tournament. Stadium 974 is a football stadium in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, opened 30 November 2021. It is a temporary venue made from 974 recycled shipping containers that will host matches during the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced to postpone political gatherings in Karachi and Sukkur due to inclement weather and heavy rainfall in the province. The PTI was scheduled to hold a political rally in Karachi on Friday, August 26, and in Sukkur on Saturday, August 27. PTI Sindh spokesperson said Chairman Imran Khan has deferred … Read more
KARACHI: Government of Sindh has set up the ‘Sindh Flood Relief Fund’ to collect donations for victims of floods that have devastated the province. Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit and Focal Person Rain Emergency Sharjeel Inam Memon made the announcement about the relief fund. He said the government has decided that all … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the highly “provocative and sacrilegious” remarks against the Holy Prophet (PBUH) by BJP official and member of the state legislative assembly of the Indian state of Telangana Raja Singh. This is the second time in the last three months that a senior BJP leader has made disrespectful comments against our … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Emir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during his visit to Doha. Both leaders discussed bilateral ties and ways to further strengthen the cooperation between Pakistan and Qatar. During the meeting held at Diwan-e-Amiri, both the countries agreed to promote bilateral cooperation in … Read more
BEIJING: China has expressed deep condolences to flood victims in Balochistan and Sindh and announced to provide emergency humanitarian aid, including tents and other urgently needed relief material. “China has noticed that severe floods have occurred in many places in Pakistan recently, causing heavy casualties and property losses. We would like to express our deep … Read more
KARACHI: As per the unconfirmed and unofficial results of all 263 polling stations, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) candidate Mahmood Baqi Moulvi has swept the NA-245 by-election as he stood first by getting 29,375 votes whereas MQM’s Moeed Anwar achieved the second position by acquiring 13193 votes, however, TLP’s Ahmad Raza 9836, independent candidate Farooq Sattar 3468 and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: PTI Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has said a conspiracy is being made to disqualify PTI chairman Imran Khan. “The PML-N does not understand what to do. They are so nervous that they are clinging to TV channels. They have no idea what to do,” he said, while addressing a press conference at Khyber … Read more
KARACHI: Princess of Jordon Sarah Zeid has arrived in Karachi on Sunday on an official to Pakistan. Upon arrival at Jinnah airport, she was received by the Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation Shazia Marri and Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab. The Princess of Jordon will hold meeting with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah besides visit … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has made all arrangements to hold a political gathering at the iconic Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi today, Bol News reported. PTI Chairman Imran Khan will address the participants of the rally at 4 PM. Punjab Home Minister Hashim Dogar visited the venue to review all security arrangements. The venue has been … Read more
KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Mustafa Kamal on Sunday alleged that Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) workers have been appointed as presiding officers in the NA-245 by-elections. “Our workers are being unjustly arrested, while MQM workers have appointed as presiding officers,” he alleged while speaking to media. “PPP did this work on the request of … Read more
QUETTA: Torrential rains and flash floods have wreaked havoc in Balochistan amid the fourth spell of monsoon as the provincial death toll reached 216 since June 1. As per the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, monsoon rains and floods have so far claimed 216 lives in Bolan, Quetta, Zhob, Duki, Khuzdar, Kohlu, Mastung, Harnai, Qila Saifullah … Read more
CHICAGO: The University of Illinois has expressed concern over the arrest and alleged torture of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill. Shahbaz Gill has been working at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a researcher and an assistant professor of business administration. In the statement by Dean Jeffrey … Read more
ISLMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the tragic traffic incidents in Türkiye. In a tweet, the prime minister said he was saddened by the news of the loss of precious lives and injuries to dozens as a result of traffic incidents in Türkiye. On behalf of the government and people … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his deep grief over death of renowned playback singer Nayyara Noor. On his Twitter handle, the prime minister said that her death was an irreparable loss to the world of music. He said the singer was known for her melodious voice and feelings, and whatever she sang, whether … Read more
NDMA announced special relief package for flood-hit areas of Sindh NDMA dispatched 59 truckloads of relief goods It includes one week ration for 80,000 people and shelter for 12,000 people ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sent a special relief package to its flood-affected areas of Sindh after unprecedented monsoon rainfall in the province. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the entire province could be declared “calamity-hit” after torrential downpours. At a press conference at Shahbaz Hall of Shahbaz Building in Hyderabad, the chief minister apprised that the entire province had received 400 percent more rainfall this year as compared to the average annual downpours … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has imposed a ban on broadcasting live speeches of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on all satellite TV channels. The ban has been imposed under PEMRA Ordinance 2002 section 27. The media regulatory has issued a notification in this regard warning all TV channel that a … Read more
KARACHI: Polling is underway on Sunday for the by-election in NA-245 constituency of Karachi under strict security arrangements, Bol News reported. The polling started at 8 AM and will commence till 5 PM without any interval. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has made all arrangements and set up a control room to monitor the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allowed the release of imported items that reached ports after June 30 with after imposing surcharge payment. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said the government has issued a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) to reverse the ban on imports of luxury items to meet international obligations. The minister … Read more
PTI leaders submitted torture evidence at Police Headquarters Fawad Chaudhry proposed forming an independent panel He suggested Shireen Mazari, Khawaja Saad Rafique and Mustafa Nawaz Khokar should be part of the panel He said investigation by Islamabad police will not be accepted ISLAMABAD: Several PTI leaders including Fawad Chaudhry and Shireen Mazari visited the Police … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Air Sial has been granted approval for operating on multiple international routes in the Middle East. The federal cabinet has approved the designation of Air Sial for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Qatar, Oman, Iraq, and Iran. The decision was taken following the legal and regulatory requirements of the … Read more
