Pakistan

Business community of twin cities declare support for Perwaiz Aslam group

RAWALPINDI: Business community of twin cities declared their support for Mian Pervez Aslam group and said that if economy of this country is to be run, industry and business community of Pakistan must be taken along. No policy can succeed without co...

May 9 attack trials must complete swiftly

KARACHI: Delay defeats justice, therefore, May 9 attacks trial must be completed swiftly as required by Constitution. Hashmat Habib President Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz e Adlia said if strict monitoring is ensured investigating staff and courts can perform t...

PTI calls off public gathering in Islamabad ‘to avoid chaos’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has postponed public gathering in Islamabad, which was scheduled to be held today (Thursday). Event has been called off on directions of PTI founder Imran Khan.  PTI leader Azam Swati met Imran Khan in Adiala...

PM Shehbaz directs improvement of facilities at national airports

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed improvement of facilities for passengers, tourists and overseas Pakistanis at country’s airports. He called for an increase in number of counters for international flights to reduce long wait t...

COAS stresses state's duty to shield public from 'social media perils'

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and COAS General Asim Munir addressed National Youth Convention here yesterday. PM stated that terrorism had been eradicated in Pakistan, but due to certain mistakes, it has resurfaced in recent years. "Our...

CM Murad proposes subsidised electricity to aid factories operations

Karachi: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah proposed offering subsidized electricity to factories operating additional shifts to combat rising costs that have forced many industries to scale back production. He noted that while federal governme...

Governor's IT courses to bring magnanimous change in youth lives: Dr. Bari

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori emphasised vital role of welfare organisations in supporting government efforts, particularly in providing healthcare services, during meeting with Dr. Abdul Bari President of Indus Hospital AND Health Network....

PM Shehbaz urges acceleration in anti-smuggling efforts

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction over reduction in smuggling but directed authorities to intensify their efforts to eliminate issue completely. Chairing meeting to review anti-smuggling measures, he reiterated governme...

PM Shehbaz to address UNGA on Sept 26

 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to address United Nations General Assembly’s annual General Debate on September 26, according to provisional list of speakers released by UN. High-level debate of 193-member Assembly&r...

Two Russian climbers rescued on remote Pakistani peak

Gasherbrum: After six harrowing days stranded on remote peak in northeastern Pakistan, two injured Russian climbers have been successfully rescued, while third remains missing and is feared dead, according to mountaineering official on Wednesday. Fi...

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PM Shehbaz directs Punjab, NA speakers to address PPP concerns

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has instructed the speakers of the national assembly and Punjab’s provincial assembly to take active steps to address concerns raised by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). The directive came during...

PTI remains adamant, govt’s last-ditch effort gone in vain

INTERNET BLOCK, TRAINS AT HALT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES CLOSED ISLAMABAD: A large convoys of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and opposition leader Omar Ayub, encountered intense tea...

‘Ziauddin University holds 1st International and 2nd National Pakistan Occupational Therapy Conference’

KARACHI: “There has been a remarkable 278% increase in occupational therapists in the Asia-Pacific region. However, these numbers remain disproportionately low when compared to the global population. We must take collective action to address th...

IU bold fashion show sparks controversy, backlash

Iqra University, one of Pakistan’s well-known institutions, has come under fire for its recent Fashion Odyssey 2024 event. Organized by the university in collaboration with AIFD, the grand fashion show showcased the creative work of emerging yo...
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