In a major reshuffle, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appointed Ambassador Munir Akram as Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, according to a statement issued by the Foreign Office. Mr. Akram replaces Dr. Maleeha Lodhi who has presently been serving as Pakistan’s UN envoy in New York. According to the statement, Prime … Read more
More than 100 people have died due to flooding caused by heavy rains in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Railway traffic, vehicular movement, healthcare services, schools and power supply have been disrupted in both states, officials said. An Uttar Pradesh government report said 93 people have died since Thursday. Heavy rains continued … Read more
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has announced a comprehensive relief package for rehabilitation of earthquake victims of Azad Kashmir. In a series of Tweet, she said that the federal government will provide half million rupees as compensation each for those, who died in the recent earthquake. She … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s military commander here on Monday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters (GHQ), said Inter-Services Public Relations. According to the military’s media wing, matters of mutual interest, regional security, bilateral relations, matters of professional interest and other issues were came under discussion in the meeting. Speaking … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman Ehsan Mani is confident that the board will not pay any extra money to the international teams to tour Pakistan in future. He was talking to the media at National Stadium Karachi (NSK) along with Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC)’s representatives during the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. … Read more
A factory fire has killed 19 people in east China, local authorities said Monday, in the latest deadly incident to hit the country´s industrial sector. The fire broke out on Sunday at a factory in Ninghai county, eastern Zhejiang province. The incident, which is under investigation, occurred at a facility owned by the Ruiqi Daily … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Mirpur on Monday where he was briefed about the relief activities in the quake-hit region. The PM was in the US to attend the 74th UN General Assembly session when the tragedy occurred. The participants of the meeting held on Monday were informed about the relief measures being undertaken … Read more
A law enforcer was killed and three more were injured in an explosion near a college on Quetta Road in Loralai here on Monday. The suspected bomber also died in the blast near a police vehicle, authorities confirmed. Police said officers of an Eagle police squad signaled two suspicious motorcyclists to stop, but they started … Read more
Sindh government has approved to develop and beautify important spots of Karachi with the support and help of the private sector. In the first phase, the development of Nahr-e-Khayam, the nala between Clifton Road and Boating Basin, will be carried out. The task has been assigned to architect Shahid Abdullah and his team comprising Jameel … Read more
Pakistan has decided to invite former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the inauguration ceremony of Kartarpur Corridor, said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. Talking to media, the FM said the erstwhile premier of India will be sent an official invitation to the inauguration, which is due to be held on the 550th birth anniversary … Read more
Pakistan People’s Party leader Bilawal Bhutto said on Monday that he ‘curses’ the idea of any deal, reiterating that any concessional deal is out of question in relation to former president Asif Ali Zardari’s imprisonment at Adiala jail. The PPP chairman was addressing media after meeting former president Zardari, who is facing imprisonment in fake … Read more
An accountability court on Monday granted a plea of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi seeking additional facilities in jail. Accountability Judge Muhammad Bashir heard the petition seeking facilities also being provided to former president Asif Ali Zardari in jail. The petition was filed by Sadia Abbasi, a sister of former Prime Minister Abbasi, who … Read more
Pakistan on Monday summoned India’s Deputy High Commissioner Gaurav Ahluwalia to protest over alleged ceasefire violations by Indian troops along the Line of Control (LoC) that it said claimed two lives, including that of a 13-year-old boy. Foreign Office said that the Director General Mohammad Faisal, summoned Ahluwalia and condemned the unprovoked ceasefire violation along … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan, Turkey and Malaysia have jointly decided to set up an English TV change of BBC type. PM Imran Khan took his twitter to share the message that, “Our meeting in which we decided to set up a BBC type English language TV Channel that, apart from highlighting … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Mirpur city of Azad Kashmir to visit the affected areas of earthquake. PM Imran Khan will inspect the affected areas via helicopter and he will be briefed on the rehabilitation measures adopted for the affected people. Chairman NDMA Lieutenant General M. Afzal visited the areas affected by earthquake … Read more
5 British mountaineers met an accident as they fell from Koyo Zom peak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the district administration, the team fell from a height of 30 metres after a climber slipped on a glacier during the trek. Upper Chitral Additional District Commissioner (ADC) Irfanuddin said that two British trekkers have been rescued … Read more
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called for global action against Iran and warned that the conflict might turn out to be a threat to regional peace. According to Arab media, in an interview with American Tv Show ’60 Minutes’, Crown Prince said that war with Iran will affect the global economy. “If the world … Read more
In occupied Kashmir, the sufferings of the people of the Kashmir valley continue unabated due to the restrictions and heavy deployment of Indian troops and police in every nook and corner. Normal life remains crippled on the 57th consecutive day, today, in the Kashmir valley as shops, business establishments and educational institutions are closed and … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit earthquake affected areas of Azad Jammu & Kashmir today. According to Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant general Muhammad Afzal, a cabinet has been formed in order to monitor the relief and rehabilitation-related activities. Chairman, while talking to the press, informed that over 5 thousand homes were affected … Read more
Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant general Muhammad Afzal informed that 70% homes are not able to live in. Chairman Lieutenant General M. Afzal visited the areas affected by earthquake in Mirpur Kashmir. Chairman, while talking to the press, informed that over 5 thousand homes were affected due to devastating earthquake. All resources will … Read more
Renowned legendary artist of Pakistan Zia Mohyeddin received Pakistan society’s first ‘Jinnah Medal’ on his services. The event took place in Lincoln London. Several Pakistani-British authorities attended the event. He had received various awards before. He was honored with civil awards two times; Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2003 and Hilal Imtiaz in 2012. Zia had given several … Read more
Two civilians have been martyred after being hit by unprovoked Indian shelling from across the Line of Control (LoC). According to ISPR, Indian shelling on civilian population resulted in loss of two innocent lives. They were identified as Salamat Bibi, 60 and Zeeshan, 13, whereas, three sustained severe injuries. The injured were brought to a … Read more
