ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allocated Rs 100 million for a new scheme to establish a wildlife conservation and information centre at the old Islamabad Zoo. The allocated amount under Public Service Development Programme (PSDP) 2022-23 for Climate Change Division focuses on initiating development work on the only zoo in the capital that was nonfunctional … Read more
SWAT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Haji Fazl Mulla is leading the by-polls for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly seat PK-7 Swat. According to unofficial results from 113 polling stations out of 124, Mulla is leading the count with 15,401 votes. He is closely followed by Awami National Party (ANP) candidate Hussain Ahmed who has secured 13,302 votes. … Read more
LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concern over rising street crimes in Punjab and directed the provincial government to take measures for protecting lives and properties of the people. While chairing a meeting on the law and order in the province, the prime minister said the public opinion could only be turned in favour of … Read more
LONDON: Ahmad Nawaz, a survivor of the 2014 Army Public School massacre, has assumed charge as the president of Oxford University’s prestigious debating society Oxford Union. He was elected to the post earlier this year on March 6. “Immensely proud to have finally assumed my duties as President of Oxford Union,” Nawaz tweeted as he … Read more
ISLAMABAD: A domestic employee has been arrested for allegedly planting a spying device inside the residence of PTI Chairman Imran Khan at Banigala. PTI spokesperson Dr Shahbaz Gill presented the suspect before the media, who he said confessed to planting the bugging device at Banigala. He said the 23-year-old who has been working as a … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has rejected the allegations levelled by his younger brother Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain against him and his sons for allegedly selling votes to support the coalition government. In a series of tweets, Chaudhry Shujaat pointed out that his younger brother while talking to “some people” in Gujrat … Read more
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir government presented the budget for the next fiscal year with a total outlay of over Rs163 billion. Minister for finance Abdul Majid Khan presented the budget for coming fiscal year and revised estimates for current fiscal year in the legislative Assembly in the absence of opposition members who boycotted the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan announced a massive public gathering at the Parade Ground on July 2 along with nationwide protests against the ‘imported’ government. In a video message from his Bani Gala residence, the former minister the power show will be held next Saturday for locals and those from Rawalpindi. “Rest in … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government has revised tax deduction criteria for the salaried class and withdrawn relief given in the federal budget. The government had decided to waive off taxes on earnings of Rs1.2 million which has now been withdrawn on the demands of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The tax collection target of the Federal Board … Read more
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has requested security during the visit of former prime minister Imran Khan to Lahore for election campaigning. PTI has written a letter to CCPO Lahore seeking security for Imran Khan tomorrow (Sunday) from 4 pm to 10 pm during his visit to the provincial capital. Imran Khan will address public gatherings … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is ready to contribute to the collective endeavours of the Commonwealth of Nations for development of the youth. The prime minister released a video message to the ongoing Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministerial Meeting at Kigali, Rwanda. Minister for State Hina Rabbani Khar is leading Pakistan’s delegation to the … Read more
JACOBABAD At least one person was killed and seven others were injured in a hand grenade attack after terrorists targeted the vehicle of law enforcement agencies. The incident occurred near Moladad crossing gate in Jacobabad district of Sindh where armed suspects riding a motorcycle targeted a vehicle of security forces. According to reports, one person … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly opposed the Indian government’s reported plan to hold the G20 Summit in India-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) next year. According to Indian media, the Indian government has decided to host the G20 meetings in the disputed region in 2023 and formed a five-member committee to coordinate the event. This would be … Read more
Foreign Office summoned the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan. Islamabad lodged a strong protest and handed over a demarche. Canadian MP Tom Kmiec had made the remarks ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has summoned the Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan and lodged a strong protest over irresponsible remarks by a Canadian MP. The Canadian envoy was … Read more
PM was given briefing on Murree Expressway He took notice of illegal constructions in Murree He directed to prepare development plan for New Murree He ordered to provide facilities to tourists MURREE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to reconstruct the Murree Expressway and effectively resolve land sliding issues. During his visit to Murree on … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Thursday raised the issue of the state’s negotiations with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and demanded clarity from the government. The senators expressed immense displeasure over the recent session of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security convened at the PM”s Office where lawmakers were briefed on the peace talks. PPP Senator … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The coalition government is in a fix over the nomination of Justice (retired) Maqbool Baqar as the next chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Supreme Court has also been fixated on the appointment to the key post. Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Atta Bandial has also advised the government to carefully consider the … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh and Police conducted a joint intelligence-based operation and arrested a fraudster from Lyari. According to a statement, the suspect Manzoor Ahmed alias Lakha was arrested from Agra Taj Colony. Law enforcement authorities recovered arms along with fake stamps and seals of different government and non-governmental institutions. They recovered six dozen licenses … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has expressed sorrow over the demise of renowned Turkish religious scholar and preacher Sheikh Mahmud Effendi. Sheikh Effendi, the leader of the influential İsmailağa jamia of the Naqshbandi-Khalidiyya Ṭarīqah centred in Çarşamba, Istanbul, passed away on Wednesday aged 92. In a tweet, Imran Khan said Sheikh Effendi revivived … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to soon approach the courts over legal matters regarding the laws passed by the government. In this regard, PTI chairman Imran Khan met legal advisor Babar Awan and discussed political and legal issues. During the meeting, Imran Khan once again expressed concern over the government’s interference in national … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has assured complete support for the completion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects. The federal minister met Pangchunxue, Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of China, in Islamabad and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues. Minister for State Dr Ayesha Ghaus was also present. The … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has sought a report regarding the awarding of parking contracts at the historic Frere Hall gardens. The court was hearing a contempt of court case filed by architect Marvi Mazhar regarding the construction of structures at the site by the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC). The court sought details regarding the … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Defence Italian Armed Forces Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone on Wednesday called on the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ). During the meeting, matters of mutual interest, regional security situation and enhanced military cooperation in the fields of training and counter-terrorism were discussed. According to Inter-Services … Read more
KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to deploy the army outside the polling stations in the upcoming by-elections for NA-245 constituency. The ECP has written a letter to the defence secretary seeking the deployment of the army to prevent any untoward situation due to the law and order situation. The ECP asked … Read more
NAWABASHAH: The stepmother of former President Asif Ali Zardari has passed away. Ms Zareen Ara was under treatment at a private hospital in Karachi where she passed away. She will be laid to rest at their ancestor Balo Ja Kuba graveyard in Nawabshah besides her husband Hakim Ali Zardari. Her funeral prayers will be attended … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will dispatch relief goods immediately for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan which has claimed over a thousand lives. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb made the announcement, saying Pakistan will help the neighbouring country on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Emergency supplies including food, camps, blankets and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Wednesday said that the Chinese consortium of banks has signed the $2.3 billion (15 billion renminbi) loan facility agreement. In his tweet, the finance minister said the inflow was expected within a couple of days. He thanked the Chinese government for facilitating the transaction without providing … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked overseas Pakistanis for their contributions as Roshan Digital Account deposits crossed $4.5 billion. “Happy that yesterday State Bank received $57 million, the largest inflow in a day ever,” he said in a tweet. The prime minister thanked the overseas Pakistanis for reposing trust in their motherland. He expressed … Read more
