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Nawaz to make Pakistan ‘great’ if voted into power again, says PM Shehbaz Sharif

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that former premier Nawaz Sharif would turn Pakistan into progressive state if his party gets another chance to rule country. “Under leadership of Nawaz, PML-N delivered on ground and those who were co...

Imran Khan involved in 'proxy war' since his ouster, says Kh Asif

Islamabad: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan had been involved in "Proxy war" since his ouster from Prime Minister's office. "For one-and-a-half years Imran Khan was involved in proxy war," Minister...

President Alvi urges world to ensure peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute

Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi urged international community, especially international human rights organisations and United Nations human rights machinery to take cognizance of dire human rights and humanitarian situation in Indian illegally occu...

UAE deposits $ one billion in SBP, says Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said United Arab Emirates (UAE) deposited $ one billion with State Bank of Pakistan. These funds are crucial for securing IMF deal as global lender had conditioned release of loan with deposition of funds by coun...

Israel’s criticism of human rights in Pakistan ‘politically motivated’: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office termed Israel’s statement, criticising ‘human rights situation’ in Pakistan during United Nations session ‘politically motivated’. In statement, FO spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch noted that Pa...

PM Shehbaz unveils women empowerment initiative

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asserted that Pakistan was moving towards long-term stability, underscoring need to streamline affairs by learning ‘lessons from past’. He unveiled Prime Minister’s...

Pakistan to meet UN SDGs with enhanced cooperation: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan was keen to expand its cooperation with partner countries to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-2030. He virtually participated in First High-Level Forum on Global Development Init...

‘China maintains policy of non-interference’: Iqbal

Islamabad: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal issued statement offering clarification on his remarks concerning China and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf which he said was being taken “Out of context”. “China maintains p...

President directs SLICP to improve policy on pre-insurance medical tests

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLCIP) to improve its policy on medical tests before issuance of Life Insurance policies to prospecting policyholders. He asked SLICP to constitute panel of...

Arrest warrant of ex-Minister Zulfi Bukhari issued

ISLAMABAD: Judicial Magistrate Muhammad Shabir issued arrest warrant of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader and former Minister Zulfi Bukhari. Case is filed against Zulfi Bukhari under many articles including terrorism act in Golra Police Station. Zulfi...

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Govt plans to cut electricity prices by up to Rs10 per unit

ISLAMABAD: Government has unveiled a revised plan to reduce the baseline power tariff by Rs 8 to Rs 10 per unit, quoting sources. The plan aims to address the issue of circular debt, which will be reduced through the reduction of the debt amount. Un...

Govt rejects proposal to exchange Dr. Aafia Siddiqui for Shakil Afridi

ISLAMABAD: Government told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) its position on the proposal to exchange Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s release for Shakil Afridi’s handover. According to reports, the government of Pakistan turned down the possibility of...

Mustafa Amir’s remains exhumed for DNA samples

KARACHI: Following the court orders, Sindh health department’s medical team exhumed body of Mustafa Amir for DNA samples. Mustafa Amir was kidnapped and allegedly murdered by his friends in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on Jan...

Pakistan releases 22 Indian fishermen, begins repatriation process

KARACHI: Pakistani authorities have released 22 Indian fishermen from Karachi’s Malir Jail, beginning their repatriation process on Friday, as confirmed by a police official.   Arshad Shah, the superintendent of Malir Jail, confirmed that...
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