President launches commercial helicopter flight service in AJK to promote tourism
BAGH: President Dr Arif Alvi launched commercial helicopter flight operations of Kashmir Air in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) as part of an effort to promote tourism in region. Addressing launching ceremony of Kashmir Air at Bagh he said AJK was bless...
Terrorism case: ATC approves IK’s interim bail till Oct 31
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Islamabad approved PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s plea for interim bail upto October 31 in terrorism case. Interim bail has been granted against surety bond of Rs 100,000. Interim bail plea of Imran Khan...
Consultative approach vital to fortify democracy: Kaira
LAHORE: Advisor to Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira said that adopting consultative approach is vital to strengthen democracy in country. Addressing a press conference at Governor’s House, he said that w...
Stay order for Imran Khan would be another black spot in judicial system: Hashmat Habib
KARACHI: Tosha Khana was an open and shut case and the decision was written on the wall but politically motivated lawyers acting as weathercock are bent upon confusing people by keeping them in dark. Hashmat Habib President Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz...
Sindh CM orders arrest of culprits involved rape case of flood-affected girl
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali taking notice of rape with a 10-year-old flood-affected girl has directed police to arrest culprits and took remaining family members of girl in protective care. “This is totally unacceptable and cannot...
No one becomes voice of voiceless: CJ IHC
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) hearing petition pertaining to torture against prisoners in Adiala Jail ordered to take action against IG Jail and Superintendent Adiala Jail besides setting up special court for human rights within a week. Case...
Govt devising strategy to ensure uninterrupted gas supply: Musadik Malik
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik said government is devising strategy to ensure uninterrupted gas supply to those industries which have no alternate means to continue their functioning. Addressing a news conference here, he s...
PM reiterates govt’s ‘unflinching resolve’ to eradicate polio from Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated government’s unflinching resolve to rid country of polio virus through renewed efforts. In a tweet on World Polio Day, he said that it is unfortunate that polio still exists in our country whi...
Nusrat Bhutto’s death anniversary observed
LARKANA: 11th death anniversary of Mother of Democracy, Begum Nusrat Bhutto was observed at Bhutto House in Naundero. Local party leaders held Quran Khuwani and prayed for departed soul. No top PPP leader took part in her anniversary commemoration de...
PR plans to upgrade five major railway stations
LAHORE: Ministry of Railway was planning to upgrade country’s five major railway stations on modern lines to facilitate passengers and help department to generate more revenue. According to state-run news agency, purpose to upgrade railway stat...
