Schools to remain closed in different cities of Punjab as a thick blanket of smog continues to engulf the province. Air Quality Index crossed the hazardous level yesterday, the Punjab Education Department decided to keep all public and private schools in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad to be closed on Friday. The purpose of an AQI … Read more
Australia, having bowled out Pakistan on 240 on the first day, Kangaroos, on day two, is batting against the Azhar XI. Openers Joe Burns and David Warner are making most of their efforts to set a big lead against the Pakistani team. The Queensland right-hander Joe Burns was overlooked for the Ashes but recalled against … Read more
‘Khush Raho Pakistan’ will be a prime time Pakistani Game Show, to be hosted by the Pakistani superstar Faysal Quraishi, on BOL Entertainment. Unlike the ‘run off the mill’ concept of the usual Game Shows happening around the country, Khush Raho Pakistan will provide a fresh feel to the audience. Faysal Quraishi with his charm … Read more
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Peer Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said the government is committed to improving Hajj facilities in the coming hajj operation. While addressing a consultative workshop for Hajj policy 2020 in Multan on Thursday, Peer Noor Ul Haq Qadri said the government is also working to resolve the issue pertaining to … Read more
Lahore’s accountability court on Thursday extended judicial remand of Khawaja brothers for eight days in the Paragon Housing scam. As per details, Khawaja Saad Rafique and his brother Khawaja Salman Rafique were presented by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) before an accountability court of Judge Jawadul Hassan, under tight security. In today’s hearing, the statements … Read more
Special moment was witnessed before the start of the first Test between Pakistan and Australia in Brisbane when 16-year-old Naseem Shah was handed his debut cap by the Pakistan team. The young pacer is the youngest ever cricketer to make their debut in Australia, and also recently suffered the loss of his mother. The emotions … Read more
Pakistan Navy ships PNS Alamgir and P3C Air Craft participated in international naval drills held in Turkey. According to Navy Spokesperson, the exercises held from 9th till 21st November. Pakistani ships also participated in a bilateral exercise between Pakistan and Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean along with the Turkish Navy. Spokesperson said that Pak Navy … Read more
Pakistan has won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba on Thursday. Seamer Naseem Shah, 16, is making his first debut against Australia. Naseem Shah in his first cap has made him one of the youngest players in Test history. … Read more
The Lahore High Court has issued a notice to the Anti-Narcotics Force and directed it to submit the response on the bail plea filed by former Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanaullah in the drug smuggling case. As per the details, Lahore High Court Justice Chaudhry Mushtaq Ahmad Khan heard the petition on bail, Azam Tarar … Read more
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous had a narrow escape from contempt of court proceedings, as Islamabad High court winds up the case on Thursday. According to the details, Justice Mian Gul in his remarks said that Axel load law must be ensured to comply with its spirit. The … Read more
Pakistan cricket star Sana Mir has announced to take a break from international cricket. She did so in order to recalibrate her ‘future objectives and targets’. The off-break bowler will, therefore, miss the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship ODIs and T20Is against England in Kuala Lumpur. “I have decided to take a break from international cricket … Read more
Special Assistant on Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the people rejected the JUI (F) protest and undemocratic tactics proving that they do not support extremism. In a series of tweets on Wednesday, she said the people thwarted all the plans of Maulana Fazlur Rehman and that is why he had to … Read more
The legendary poet and writer Faiz Ahmed Faiz is being remembered on his 35th Death Anniversary. His literary work and poetry influenced Urdu literature all over the world. He is one of the most celebrated and popular poets. Faced political repression for his revolutionary views. The poet was awarded Pakistan`s highest civil award Nishan-e-Imtiaz in … Read more
Birth anniversary of veteran literary scholar and poet Ahmad Shah Awan commonly known as Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi is being observed today. Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi was born on 20th November 1916 at Koranga in Khushab tehsil of Sargodha. In 1947, he joined the editorial board of the reputed journal “Savera” and was elected Secretary-General of Progressive … Read more
Pakistan and Australia have discussed bilateral relations, the delegations have exchanged views on important global and regional issues. According to details, the two delegations discussed political, economic, trade and investment at the 6th round of Pakistan-Australia Bilateral Political Consultations in Federal Capital. Pakistan’s Additional Secretary Asia Pacific Zahoor Ahmed while Australian Deputy Secretary Foreign Affairs … Read more
Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Jawed Bajwa met Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Admiral Ali Shamkhani and Army Chief Major General Abdul Rahim Mousavi on Tuesday. According to Director General Inter-Services Public Relations ( ISPR), COAS met Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Admiral Ali Shamkhani and Army Chief Major General … Read more
At least 10.23 million people in strife-torn Afghanistan suffer “severe acute food insecurity” and around one-third of the Afghan population required urgent humanitarian action from August to October, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) alert. The IPC, a coalition of United Nations agencies and other partners, classified food insecurity in five … Read more
Former finance minister Asad Umar has taken oath as the minister for planning development and reforms on Tuesday. As per details, President Arif Alvi administered the oath to the PTI lawmaker in Islamabad. Previously held by Khusro Bakhtiar, the ministry of planning development and reforms will now be led by Umar who decided left the … Read more
Federal Cabinet has discussed the decision of Lahore High Court (LHC) regarding the removal of ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s name from Exit Control List (ECL) and allowing him to travel abroad for medical treatment without submitting indemnity bond. As per the details, Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting. During the meeting, the participants also discussed … Read more
Trial court in the federal capital Islamabad on Tuesday has reserved verdict of high treason case against the former president and military ruler retired General Pervez Musharraf, however, the decision will be announced on November 28. During the hearing, the court has remarked that Musharraf’s lawyers can submit their written arguments regarding the case till … Read more
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan prayed for former PM Nawaz Sharif’s wellbeing in her recent tweet. دعا گو ہیں کہ اللہ تعالی محمد نواز شریف کو صحت کاملہ عطا فرمائے۔انکی تندرستی کے لیے دعا کرتے ہیں کہ وہ جلد صحت مند ہوں تاکہ واپس آکر … Read more
Ambassador of Egypt Ahmed Farouk Mohammed Tawfik called on Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Riyadh. Arab media reported that they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to enhance them. They also discussed issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister also held a separate meeting with Mexican Ambassador-designate Anibal Toledo. He presented a copy of … Read more
Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry tweeted on Tuesday that democracy is ridiculed when leadership like Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) demands sanctity of vote. “مجھے کیوں نکالا “سے “خدا کیلئے مجھے نکالو” کا سفر اب اختتام کی طرف بڑہ رہا ہے۔ ایسی لیڈر شپ جب ووٹ کیلئے عزت مانگتی ہے تو دراصل جمہوری … Read more
United States Commerce Department has issued a new 90-day extension allowing US companies to continue doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies as US regulators continue crafting rules on telecommunications firms that pose national security risks. After adding Huawei to an economic blacklist in May citing national security concerns, the US Commerce Department has allowed it to purchase some American-made … Read more
At least seven people were killed and nine injured when a passenger bus and a mini truck collided near Arifwala in Pakpattan district in the early hours of Tuesday. According to the details, the injured have been shifted to DHQ Hospital Pakpattan. Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed profound grief and sorrow over … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the country’s economy is heading in the right direction. He tweeted on Tuesday that the government’s economic reforms have started bearing fruit. Pak economy finally heading in right direction as more of our economic reforms bear fruit: Pak's current account turned into surplus in Oct 2019, for first time … Read more
Central Development Working Party has approved eight projects worth 31.6 billion rupees and recommended five projects amounting to 195.1 billion rupees to ECNEC for consideration. Meeting of the CDWP was held in Islamabad on Monday with Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan in the chair. Projects related to Devolution and Area Development, Education, Energy, … Read more
The Third edition of T10 league, the shortest format in cricket, is underway in United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi. Qalandars are representing Pakistan in the tournament. According to the table, Qalandars, allocated in group B, have played three matches, of which they have won one, lost one and another tied. With three points, … Read more
