Bilawal called on Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh The foreign minister is on an official visit to attend the 29th ARF Ministerial Meeting Both agreed to intensify bilateral engagement and dialogue at all levels ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who is currently on a visit to Cambodia to attend the 29th … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged the UN Security Council and the Secretary-General to make concerted efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant resolutions and wishes of the Kashmiri people. The foreign minister has written a comprehensive letter addressed to the President of the … Read more
KARACHI: At least two people sustained injuries on Saturday morning after a portion of an old building collapsed in Kharadar area, Bol News reported. Police arrived at the site of the incident in Khagazi Bazaar area of Kharadar. The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital for medical assistance. Police said no one was seriously injured … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Commander of Hungarian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, on Friday called on Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Nadeem Raza. During the meeting at Joint Staff Headquarters., matters of bilateral defence cooperation including security, military exchanges, training and prevailing regional environment were discussed, said a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday visited newly raised Army Cyber Command, said a statement by ty Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to ISPR, the Army Chief visited Cyber Division and Army Center of Emerging Technologies, two of the main components of Army Cyber Command. COAS said the nature … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday condoled with the family of martyred Lieutenant General Sarfraz Ali. The PTI chairman arrived at the residence of Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali and expressed his condolences to Lt Gen Safaraz’s son Captain Ahmed. He also expressed his heartfelt sympathy and prayed for the exalted status of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s daughter and PPP Senator Yousaf Raza Gillani’s son will be the main contenders vying for the NA-157 Constituency in Multan. The last date for submitting the nomination form was on Friday (today). Qureshi’s daughter Mehar Bano Qureshi submitted her nomination papers through her lawyer. PPP candidate Syed Ali … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced to conduct by-elections on nine National Assembly (NA) on September 25, Bol News reported. The ECP has previously accepted 11 resignations of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNAs. Around 131 lawmakers had tendered their resignation following the ouster of Imran Khan from the office of the prime … Read more
ISLAMABAD: In connection with Youm-e-Istehsal, a rally was taken out on Friday to express solidarity with oppressed Kashmiris on the third anniversary of the military siege by Indian forces. People belonging to different walks of life including parliamentarians participated in the rally from the Foreign Office on Constitution Avenue. The participants were carry banners and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the intra-party elections of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) scheduled to be held on August 10. PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain had filed an application with the ECP to stop intra-party elections. Shujaat has made Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Punjab secretary general, central chairman and the commission as … Read more
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday announced a six-day ban on pillion riding across the province on account of Muharram-ul-Haram. Sindh Home Department issued a notification on the ban from August 5 till August 10 (Muraham 6-12th) under Section 144 to maintain peace and control the law and order situation. Those exempt from the ban … Read more
JEDDAH: Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretariat has reiterated the call for the implementation of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir. The multi-lateral body issued a statement that August 5 marks the third anniversary of the illegal and unilateral actions taken in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has condemned the silence of the international community over the human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In a series of tweets on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal being observed on the third anniversary of the Indian military siege, the former prime minister said on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army has congratulated the athletes who won medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022 being held in Birmingham. In a tweet, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) congratulated weightlifter Nooh Dastagir Butt for winning a gold medal and judoka Shah Hussain Shah for winning a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games. “Congratulations from Pakistan Armed … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the just struggle of the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to realize their right to self-determination was being suppressed through brutal use of force by Indian occupation forces. In a message on the occasion of Youm-e-Istehsal being observed today, the prime minister said Jammu and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will observe Youm-e-Istehsal on August 5 (today) to mark the third year of Indian military siege of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIoJK). The government has planned a series of activities including seminars and conferences to mark the occasion and express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri people while rallies would be staged … Read more
ISLAMABAD: An attention-calling notice was passed in the National Assembly against the additional amount of fuel price adjustment collected through electricity bills. Jamaat-e-Islami MNA Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali raised the matter. He said fuel adjustment charges have been imposed of Rs2500 have been imposed on a bill of Rs1800. GDA leader Dr Fahmida Mirza said … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday arrived in Quetta and met the families of army officers martyred in a helicopter crash in Balochistan. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), General Bajwa met with the families of Lt Gen Sarfraz Ali and Brigadier Muhammad Khalid who were onboard the army aviation … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday left for Cambodia to attend the ASEAN ministerial meeting. The foreign minister will lead the country’s delegation at the 29th ministerial meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) being held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, from August 4-6. In his pre-departure statement, Bilawal … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have claimed that several overseas Pakistanis have been declared as foreign nationals by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in its report on the prohibited funding case. In a unanimous verdict, the ECP said that the PTI received foreign funds from 34 individuals and 351 businesses. The commission had named … Read more
QUETTA: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Wednesday seized three kilograms of methamphetamine (crystal ice) from an Afghan national at Pak-Afghan border in Chaman According to reports, ANF officers were on a routine check at the Pak-Afghan border and recovered three kilograms of crystal ice from an Afghan national named Amar Deen. An ANF spokesperson said the … Read more
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday heard a petition against the collection of General Sales Tax (GST) in electricity bills. Justice Shujaat Ali Khan heard a petition by a citizen Nasir Salman against collecting GST through electricity bills. The court issued a notice to other respondents including the Federal Bureau of Revenue (FBR) and … Read more
KARACHI: Police have taken seven people into custody after a university student died after falling off the 17th floor of a multi-story building under mysterious circumstances. The deceased youth was identified as 28-year-old Adil Masood Khan, who fell from a high-rise building located in Do Darya, Phase 8 in DHA on Sunday. Rescue workers and … Read more
Pakistan reaffirmed strong commitment to ‘One-China’ Policy Foreign Office expressed concern over situation in Taiwan Strait US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to ‘One-China’ Policy and firmly supports China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. A statement by the Foreign Office said Pakistan is deeply concerned … Read more
Usman Buzdar has been appointed as PTI parliamentary leader in the Punjab Assembly PTI has approved an 18-member cabinet in Punjab Five PTI MPAs are expected to take oath in first phase LAHORE: Former Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar has been appointed as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary leader in the Punjab Assembly. A notification has … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army has found the wreckage of the aviation helicopter that went missing in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations has confirmed. In a tweet, the military’s press wing said the wreckage of unfortunate helicopter on flood relief operation was found in Musa Goth, Winder in Lasbela District. It said that all six army officers … Read more
ISLAMABAD: PML-N leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi criticized Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced the prohibited funding case verdict. Addressing a press conference, the former prime minister said the election commission has decided the most important case in the political history of Pakistan. He He slammed Imran Khan … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday took oath as federal minister. President Dr Arif Alvi administered oath of office at a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The event was attended by parliamentarians and senior officials. Earlier in July, Ayaz Sadiq had tendered his resignation from his position as Minister for … Read more
