Pakistan

No room for PTI in current political landscape without ‘apology’: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal stated that there is no place for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in Pakistan’s current political framework. In an interview with an American broadcaster, he criticised PTI’s founding Chairman Imran Khan...

‘Unwarranted’: Pakistan dismisses Iran’s remarks on Parachinar situation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has dismissed an Iranian statement regarding situation in Parachinar as ‘unnecessary’, asserting that comments did not reflect full situation. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch addressed matter during he...

Precedents, law does not give open license to any judge for violation of oath

KARACHI: Hashmat Habib President Tehreek e Tahaffuz-e-Adlia said Judgment given by 8 judges is not executable however to save from unfounded contempt action parliament as matter of explanation can exercise its authority and bring amendment.  He...

PML-N unconcerned if PTI, Military engage in talks: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has said that the PML-N wouldn’t have any problem if the PTI and the military hold talks. Replying a question in an interview to the Voice of America, Ahsan Iqbal said, the armed forces won’t have...

Lahore experiences record rainfall: Wettest day in 44 years sparks emergency measures

LAHORE: Lahore city experienced the most rainfall in 44 years today (Thursday) which resulted in flooding of low-lying areas.   The Punjab governement has declared rain emergency in Lahore.   Statistics show a staggering 337mm rai...

Met Office forecasts torrential rains in country from Aug 1-6

ISLAMABAD: Met office has forecast torrential monsoon rains in country from August 1 to 6. Strong monsoon currents are likely to enter in country from Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal in upper parts from July 31 night and in central and southern parts...

No institution can rewrite Constitution: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar asserted that no institution has authority to rewrite Constitution. Speaking at meeting of National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, chaired by Rana Aradat Sharif, he expressed st...

PM&DC instructs educational institutions to accommodate Gaza’s medical students

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has written to the medical universities to accommodate Gaza national medical students for their clinical internship at Pakistan medical and dental colleges and hospitals.   The registrar...

Several parts of country suffer internet outages

ISLAMABAD: Internet services were disrupted in parts of country. Development has caused great deal of problems for people belonging to different fields while it also affected work in banks and government offices. Internet services provided by Pakist...

Pakistan expresses deep shock over assassination of Ismail Haniyeh

Pakistan, in the wake of the assassination of Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, Wednesday expressed serious concern over the growing Israeli adventurism in the region. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, t...

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Naqvi vows to tackle extremism, arrest instigators

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has made it clear that extremism will not be tolerated in Pakistan, and anyone found inciting unrest will be swiftly arrested. Speaking to the media in Islamabad, Naqvi stressed the government’s commit...

FinMin claims opposition protests costing Pakistan Rs190bln daily

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed the immense economic cost of opposition-led protests in Pakistan, claiming that the ongoing political unrest is causing daily losses of over Rs 190 billion. Addressing the media during a pre...

Ahsan Iqbal stresses IK’s release can only happen through legal process

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has emphasized that Imran Khan’s release can only occur through legal procedures, asserting that the former prime minister must clear his name in court. Speaking at a p...

Shanaya wins Bronze at 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming C’ship 2024

KARACHI: Seven-year-old Shanaya Vawda has won a bronze medal in the 8 and under breaststroke category at the 30th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship, held today at Karachi Club. Competing against a skilled field, Shanaya’s out...
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