Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has died at the age of 95. “It is with the utmost sadness that I announce the passing on of Zimbabwe’s founding father and former President, Robert Mugabe,” Mnangagwa posted on Twitter early on Friday. “Mugabe was an icon of liberation, a pan-African who dedicated his life to the emancipation … Read more
Hurricane Dorian has stalled over the Bahamas, lashing the islands with wind, rain and storm surges, and killing at least five people. Thousands of homes were inundated by floodwater as rescue operations tried to reach stranded residents, many trapped on roofs. Dorian, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record, has been hovering over … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan has categorically stated that Pakistan will go to any extent in support of the people of occupied Kashmir. In his broadcast address to the nation on Monday, he said the major world powers have a responsibility to help the oppressed Kashmiris, but even if they do not do, we will go … Read more
Hundreds of people are gathering in the village of Rijal Almaa in Saudi Arabia’s southwestern Asir region to attend the Flowerman Festival, an immersive event which includes a variety of activities exploring the region’s history and traditions. The festival celebrates the ancient tradition of wearing garlands, decorative wreaths of flowers and leaves that can be … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan summoned cabinet meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) to discuss eight point agenda and review up-to-date situation in Occupied Kashmir. The premier would take the committee into confidence about his contacts with international leaders. Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will brief the committee about his efforts to highlight the issue at international level. Approval … Read more
The lawyers on Saturday announced observing a strike across the country on August 26 against the government references against judges, alleged harassment of legal fraternity and the Indian aggression in Kashmir. The All Pakistan Lawyers Convention by Karachi Bar Association at the City Courts decided that the lawyers throughout the country as well as in … Read more
Pakistan’s cricket team all-rounder Imad Wasim ties knot on Saturday with a UK based Pakistani girl, Saniya Ashfaq. The picture from their function has been received and is currently viral on social media. Imad Wasim’s Nikkah ceremony with Saniya Ashfaq was held at the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad. It was a simple ceremony with just … Read more
The Lahore High Court has suspended the newly implemented constitution of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) earlier today. The Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination had earlier notified about the change in the constitution after approval from the Federal Cabinet on Monday this week. The decision will now put a full stop to the PCB’s plan of … Read more
Massive crackdown against non-filers has been kicked off by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The FBR issued notices to 2100 people who have big commercial and industrial gas and electricity connections in Lahore. This was the move to bring the businessman into tax net. The Federal Board of Revenue also issued notices to 942 … Read more
Bullish trends continues in Pakistan stock exchange on Thursday, as rupee jumps up against dollar in Interbank. Whereas, dollar slid down 10 paisa in open market. According to the details, dollar slide down to 27 paisa, from 158.57 to 158.30. However, in the open currency market, dollar slide down 10 paisa against USD. A noticeable … Read more
Pakistan has become the first country in South East Asia to have tested 5G. Spearheading the digital innovation, a private Chinese telecom company has conducted a successful test of using 5G in Pakistan. 5G will unfold a new digital revolution in the country as the test has put Pakistan on the elite list of countries … Read more
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan would continue to pursue aggressive diplomacy for Kashmir across the globe. “Peace is the only solution. India’s continued oppression, violence and disregard for human life in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) is the antithesis to a peaceful solution for the people of Kashmir and regional stability,” the foreign … Read more
Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority has accelerated a major breakdown against blending mafia in Mardan, over public complains. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Authority under the supervision of Director General, carried out a massive crackdown against the adulteration mafia in Mardan and sealed four units of a bakery over multiple violations of the Food Authority … Read more
Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Tuesday has confirmed life sentence to in-service army major. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the major was accused of misusing his authorities. Court-martial of the major was held over the allegations, it added. The military media wing stated that Pakistan Army has strong and … Read more
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali Haider Zaidi on Monday said that the investments in the shipping sector of the country would be greater as compared to the past. Addressing a meeting of National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs chaired by its Chairman MNA Mir Amer Ali Khan Magsi, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi … Read more
Another constitutional petition was filed with the Supreme Court challenging the Supreme Judicial Council’s (SJC) misconduct proceedings against Justice Qazi Faez Isa. The petitioners, senior lawyer Abid Hassan Minto and veteran journalist IA Rahman, maintained that the SJC secretary taking up the presidential references out of turn was an arbitrary and mala fides exercise of … Read more
National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal said that the Bureau recovered Rs30 billion in last 19 months. Chairing a meeting to review overall performance of the Bureau at NAB headquarters, the NAB chairman said logical conclusion of mega corruption white collar cases was the top most priority of NAB. He said NAB … Read more
Pakistan’s opposition leader thanked Turkish and Chinese leaders on August 19 for their support behind his country in the current crisis of Jammu and Kashmir. In separate letters, Shehbaz Sharif, opposition leader in the National Assembly and a major opposition party in Pakistan, addressed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to … Read more
