Kumail Soomro
Pakistan remains at bottom of WEF’s Global Gender Gap Index
Pakistan placed 145th among 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap index 2002 by World Economic Forum It will take another 132 years to close the gender gap Women’s labour force participation declined in Pakistan South Asia has the largest gender gap with 62.3% parity ISLAMABAD: The gender gap hasn’t bounced back even after a … Read more
ECP moved to disqualify turncoats from contesting elections: Fawad
LAHORE: PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said there is a need to bring revolution through the bypolls or else we will witness a Sri Lanka-like situation in the country Addressing a press conference alongside former Governor Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema, the PTI leader said people deserved change through the ballot boxes or else they situation … Read more
Fire erupts in eatery near Karachi’s Hill Park
KARACHI: A fire broke out on Wednesday in a commercial building near Hill Park area of Karachi. According to details, a fire broke out on the ground floor of the ‘Great Walls’ eatery near Shaheed-e-Millat Road. The intensity of the fire was low but smoke filled the entire building. The top portion of the building … Read more
Four terrorists killed in North Waziristan: ISPR
PESHAWAR: Security forces have killed four terrorists in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations, Pakistan Army troops observed and engaged the movement of terrorists in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan. During the exchange of fire, four terrorists were killed. Weapons and ammunition … Read more
PM reaffirms support on Kashmir Martyrs’ Day
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed support for the Kashmiris on the occasion of Kashmir Martyrs’ Day. “Kashmir Martyrs’ Day is a reminder of sacrifices Kashmiris have rendered for their inalienable & UN-sanctioned right to self-determination,” the prime minister said in a tweet. “The flame of freedom from the Indian yoke has been kept … Read more
PM Shehbaz, Saudi Crown Prince agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone call to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to extend greetings to him on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to pursue a joint strategy for execution of the decisions taken during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to the Kingdom in April this year. … Read more
Petrol Price in Pakistan: PM to receive summary on petroleum prices today
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will receive a summary on Wednesday (today) on petroleum prices as the government aims to reduce the price of the commodity. Finance Minister Miftah Ismail said the summary to reduce petroleum prices will be sent to the prime minister for necessary action. He said the prices of petroleum will be … Read more
Masood Khan discusses defence cooperation with US Senator
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, held a meeting with Senator Jack Reed, chairman of the influential US Senate Armed Services Committee. The meeting took place at the Senate Hart Building during which the ambassador expressed Pakistan’s interest in strengthening existing security bonds between the two countries. Senator Reed assured the ambassador … Read more
PM Shehbaz reaffirms boosting bilateral relations with Iran
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a telephonic conversation with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi and exchanged greetings on Eid-ul-Azha. The prime minister reaffirmed his government’s strong commitment to boost bilateral relations with Iran in all areas of mutual cooperation, including trade, energy and electricity. PM Shehbaz Sharif said that the early convening of Joint … Read more
Abducted Pakistani citizen released in Nigeria after three months
Abuzar Afzal was abducted in Nigeria on March 28 He was among 60 passengers abducted from the Kaduna train He was released after negotiations with the terrorist group ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani national who was kidnapped in March in Nigeria has been released after more than three months in captivity. Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari made … Read more
PAF urges to ensure cleanliness, animal disposal on Eid-ul-Adha
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has urged the nation to ensure cleanliness and responsibility through proper dumping of offal of sacrificial animals on Eid-ul-Azha. A public awareness message released by the PAF Directorate General of Public Relations on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha urged the public to safely dispose of the remains of sacrificial animals. The … Read more
Qureshi warns of Sri Lanka-like situation if bypolls rigged
MULTAN: PTI Vice-Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has warned that the nation’s situation could be similar to Sri Lanka if attempts were made to rig the upcoming bypolls. Talking to reporters after offering his Eid-ul-Azha prayers, the former foreign minister said that the by-polls in 20 Punjab constituencies should be free and fair or else, he … Read more
Imran Khan wishes Muslims on Eid-ul-Azha
ISLAMABAD: PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has wished Muslims across the nation and around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. “Wishing Muslims everywhere Eid Mubarak,” the PTI chairman said in a statement on Twitter as the nation celebrates the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. He also urged to thank Al-Mighty Allah for … Read more
Kashmiris observe Eid-ul-Adha under brutal Indian occupation in IoK
SRINAGAR: Kashmiris are observing yet another Eid-ul-Azha under brutal Indian military occupation in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. While Muslims in South Asia are celebrating the festive occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the Kashmiris continue to suffer under Indian occupation. Kashmiris have been celebrating Eid under the shadows of Indian guns for the last over seven decades. This … Read more
Pakistani envoy Masood Khan meets US President Biden
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan met President Joe Biden at Oval office, White House in Washington D.C. In a tweet, Masood Khan said Pakistan and the United States express the resolve to strengthen bilateral ties as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. “Pakistan and the US resolve to strengthen … Read more
Imran Khan condemns attack on Bol anchorperson Sami Ibrahim
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has strongly condemned the attack on Bol News senior anchorperson Sami Ibrahim. “Strongly condemn the attack on senior journalist Sami Ibrahim today in a similar fashion to the earlier attack on Ayaz Amir,” the prime minister said in a statement of Twitter. “These fascist … Read more
No nation can achieve moral supremacy without sacrifice: Bilawal
KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulated Muslims in Pakistan and across the world on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message issued on the occasion, Bilawal said that this festival of happiness unite the Muslim Ummah from Africa to the subcontinent. He said that Eid-ul-Adha reminds us that … Read more
President Alvi greets nation on Eid-ul-Azha
KARACHI: President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has greeted the nation on Eid-ul-Azha and urged them to remember the poor and destitute on the festive occasion. The president offered the Eid-ul-Azha prayer at Tooba Mosque in Karachi. The president along with general public prayed for the prosperity of the country. Earlier in his message to … Read more
Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Azha with religious zeal and fervour
KARACHI: The nation is celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today (Sunday) with religious zeal and fervour. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the well-being of the Ummah athe nd progress, prosperity and security of the country. Eid prayer congregations were held at mosques, Eidgahs, and open places in all cities, towns and villages. The Ulema, … Read more
Dr Zahid Yousaf appointed Dean Faculty of Arts at University of Gujrat
LAHORE: Professor Dr Zahid Yousaf has been appointed as a Dean of Faculty of Arts at the University of Gujrat. Dr Zahid Yousaf was serving as chairperson Centre for Media and Communication Studies(CMCS) at the university. In this regard, a notification was issued by the Higher Education Department, Government of Punjab, stating that Prof Dr … Read more
Sindh minister orders probe after eight miners killed in Jhimpir
The coal mine was flooded after heavy rains in hilly areas Bodies of eight miners have been retrieved A 12-year-old child was also washed up in the mine A committee has been formed to investigate the incident KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh has instructed to lodge a case after eight coal miners … Read more
PM condemns attack on former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack on former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In a statement on Twitter, the prime minister said he was “deeply shocked” to hear the news on the attack on former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and prayed for his early recovery and health. “Deeply shocked to … Read more
PDM parties opposed EVMs to prevent free and fair elections: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has once again slammed the government for opposing the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in the general elections. The prime minister cited a report by civil society platform PATTAN which stated that using EVM may eliminate 130 out of 163 poll rigging means in the … Read more
PM felicitates Muslim Ummah on Hajj, prays for Pakistan’s prosperity
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of the holy pilgrimage of Hajj. “Congratulations to the entire Ummah, including the pilgrims who have received the blessings of Hajj-e-Akbar,” the prime minister said in a statement on Twitter. “I pray to Allah Almighty for His mercy on entire humanity especially … Read more
Pakistan calls on India to reverse curbs on free speech
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called upon the international community, particularly the United Nations and human rights organizations, to investigate the extra-judicial killings of Kashmiris by Indian occupation forces. Addressing the weekly press conference on Thursday, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said Pakistan will continue to support the Kashmiri people in their just struggle against Indian occupation till the … Read more
ECC scraps tenders to import 500,000 tonnes of wheat
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has scrapped tenders for 500,000 tonnes of wheat import allowed two days ago. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail. The Ministry of National Food Security and Research submitted a summary relating to awarding the second international wheat tender … Read more
‘Unite and stand up against facism’: Imran Khan urges to protest against journalist’s arrest
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has urged people to come out to protest against the arrest of journalist Imran Riaz Khan. Taking to Twitter, the former premier said that all those who support democracy and right to freedom of expression as enshrined in the Constitution must come out and … Read more