ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Farogh Naseem has decided to represent the government in a civil miscellaneous petition filed with the Supreme Court (SC) seeking a stay order on the apex court’s judgement directing the parliament to legislate on the extension of an army chief within six months. According to the details, Federal … Read more
Pakistan gold imports decreased by 4.81 percent during the first five months of the current financial year (2019-20) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), gold worth $7.443 million was imported into the country during July-November (2019-20) against the imports of $7.819 million during July-November … Read more
The second phase of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) came into effect which will allow the Pakistani manufacturers and traders to export around 313 new products on zero duty to the Chinese market. Pakistan was already enjoying zero duty on export of 724 products to China under the first FTA signed between the two countries … Read more
HOUSTON: A French citizen and native of Angola has died in the custody of US immigration agents, they said on Wednesday, the latest in a number of deaths during a US crackdown on illegal immigrants. According to a statement shared by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the individual, whose identity has yet to be released as … Read more
LONDON: Former US secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was appointed as the new chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast on Thursday. She is the university’s 11th chancellor and first woman to take up the post. In a statement, Mrs Clinton said it was a “great privilege” to become the chancellor of Queen’s University … Read more
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has departed after completing a one day visit of Pakistan. According to details, UAE allocated $200 million of aid to support small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs, in Pakistan. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Crown Prince of UAE visit to Pakistan, … Read more
An American thriller web television series Messiah consists of ten episodes released on Netflix on January 1, 2020. Viewers are giving mixed reaction on social media, Pakistani television host and member of the National Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain also tweeted ” Only read Surah Kahaf that’s it. No harm to see Messiah in a movie. … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan said that amendments in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) ordinance was a difficult decision for his government as the amendment was slated by the media and opposition parties. According to the details, PM Imran said while addressing a ceremony in Islamabad that the NAB’s fear curtailed the role of bureaucracy in … Read more
The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other private airlines have increased their fares for the domestic flights at the beginning of the new year. As per the revision, one-way trip from Karachi to Lahore, Islamabad will cost more than Rs 35,000. According to sources, fares from Lahore to Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Islamabad and Rahim Yar … Read more
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern that North Korea has indicated to resume nuclear and missile tests. According to the details, In a statement, a spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, UN Secretary-General has expressed the hope that the tests will not resume, in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. US President Donald Trump … Read more
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government contacted the opposition parties to build consensus on an amendment in the Army Act that would make it legally possible to extend General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure. Government delegation led by Defense Minister Pervez Khattak called on the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) lawmakers, seeking their support … Read more
Chief of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri criticized Prime Minister Imran Khan and said “Imran Khan deserves appreciation for providing equal justice to all in his “New Pakistan” where the convicted criminals are let free and the imprisoned victims of Model Town incident are enchained even in the operation theater.” Imran Khan deserves appreciation … Read more
Sindh government has canceled the registration of five hundred Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in the province. According to details, the Sindh Government has revoked the registration of 500 NGOs. The decision has been taken as per the rules and regulations and under the decision of the provincial cabinet. An official who was privy to the … Read more
Three people died while other nine including children and women injured and several people were feared buried under the debris after a three-storey building collapsed in Sukkur. According to details, after the incident rescue teams reached the spot and started an operation to scour the giant debris heap for survivors. Nine injured were recovered from … Read more
A vast study has found that those who do yoga and meditation regularly have a healthy mind. It was also found in the study that such people can control their emotions very well. In the experiment, over 11 studies and researchers on yoga, meditation, and breathing exercise were reviewed. Thousands of volunteers have participated in … Read more
Minister for Communications Murad Saeed said the government’s policy to enhance fine for over-speeding on motorways and highways has been put on hold. Murad Saeed informed the National Assembly (NA) session about fine fee for overspeeding on motorways. Saeed made it clear that the proposal to enhance traffic fines does not aim at increasing revenue. … Read more
French footballer, Paul Pogba needs to undergo his foot surgery. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Paul Pogba will undergo surgery on his foot, sidelining him for a month. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted Paul’s ankle injury was a ‘big blow’ for United but remains adamant United will not consider selling him in January. … Read more
PUBG mobile was among the top downloaded game of last year. The game fascinates its fans with lots of features and updates. Several people, especially youngsters, remain addicted to PUBG. However, PUBG freaks will again enjoy features that will double their excitement levels. Here are the top five features we expect to have in the … Read more
Fast-bowler Haris Rauf has taken another impressive wicket-haul in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Melbourne Stars. Haris Rauf in his third match against Sydney becomes the second highest wicket taker in the league so far. Rauf was re-called for the Stars for their clash with the Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Showground Stadium. … Read more
American singer and song-writer Mariah Carey tops the Billboard charts in four separate decades. Mariah has had a long list of hits over the years, but her classic holiday song has helped her make history. ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ is number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for the week dated January … Read more
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for immunity from parliament from prosecution. This act can delay the trial until the beginning of new elections next March. Given that the attorney general has charged Benjamin Netanyahu of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three cases. The Prime Minister will require the support of … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi addressed the National Assembly (NA) session here on Thursday (today). A total of 3,240 Pakistani nationals are still languishing in the prisons of Saudi Arabia, FM Qureshi informed the National Assembly. The foreign minister gave a written reply during today’s session of the lower house of Parliament. He said Pakistan’s … Read more
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrives in Islamabad for a day-long lookup here on Thursday. Prime Minister Imran Khan received Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at Noor Khan airbase. Abu Dhabi crown prince will hold meetings with the top Pakistani leadership. He will have a one-on-one meeting with Prime … Read more
Pakistan’s first blind civil judge Yousuf Saleem has got married. Yousuf Saleem is the first and the only blind civil judge of Pakistan, he had challenged the Federal Civil Services system when he joined the field. Yousuf Saleem had served as an assistant director (legal) in a department of the Punjab Government. He was the … Read more
Taiwan’s Chief of the General Staff among high-ranking military officers died in a helicopter crash. Eight passengers including Taiwan’s Chief of Staff died in a helicopter crash in the mountains of northern Taiwan this morning. Shen Yi-Ming abroad to an Army UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. Shen and several top military officials were on a routine … Read more
Quetta and its surroundings received first snowfall of the year adding sting to the chilly weather. Minimum temperature in Quetta was recorded minus two degree as the southwestern city received first snowfall of the year. While, the mercury went down to minus nine in resort town of Ziarat. Karachi and adjoining areas received drizzling on … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday has summoned a meeting of party members of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and spokespersons of the government. The upcoming meeting of the party members will be held a PM House. It will review the current political and economic situation of the country. The meeting will held in the afternoon at … Read more
At least 8 civilians were killed in a rocket attack on a school in Idlib. According to international news sources, the attack was carried out yesterday by Syrian government forces. The White Helmets civil defence agency informed that two women and four children were among the victims. According to sources, at least 16 others were … Read more
