Pakistan

Imran Khan 'greenlights' dialogue with Army

RAWALPINDI: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced his readiness to negotiate with military and called on Army to appoint representative for talks. In an informal conversation with journalists in court, Khan expressed his desire for dialogue with mili...

Taliban sever ties with Afghan embassies in western countries loyal to former regime

KABUL: Taliban government has severed consular ties with swathes of Afghan embassies in Western countries, Kabul said, cutting off diplomats loyal to former foreign-backed administration. Afghanistan's Foreign Ministry said it now "Bears no responsib...

Sindh Governor extends support to Jamaat-e-Islami protesters

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has announced his support for the protesters of Jamaat-e-Islami's sit-in against inflation. In a statement, the Governor said, "I stand in solidarity with the protesters and share their concerns about the r...

Lawyer turns husband: Dania Shah ties knot again

Dania Shah came into limelight when she tied the knot with late host and politician Aamir Liaquat Hussain. Soon after Aamir got divorced from Syeda Tuba Anwar, he shocked the world with a third marriage which was highly controversial. They kept on sh...

Tessori says Pakistan can bring $12bn/month if 1m youth gets IT education

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori is leading magnanimous IT courses drive across Pakistan to assist youth and country's broken economy. He said that Pakistan can earn $ 12 billion monthly as foreign exchange if one million youth be equipped with...

Centre, Sindh agree to establish SEZ on remaining PSM land

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer discussed revival of Pakistan Steel Mill plan and establishment of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) on remaining land. Minister Industries Jam Ikarm...

PTI founder once again taking U-turn: Atta Tarar

 ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar lambasted incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan for taking U-turn once again, following latter’s remarks regarding talks with military. Speaking to media outside Parliame...

PM Shehbaz directs NDMA to accelerate relief efforts in rain-hit areas

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif telephoned Chairman of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik and directed to take all necessary relief measures as heavy rains lashed across country. He asked Authority to asse...

ECP declares 93 MPs as PTI members in light of SC verdict on reserved seats

Islamabad: Justice (retd) Tariq Masood and Justice (retd) Mazhar Alam Miankhel were sworn in as Supreme Court’s ad hoc judges by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa for period of one year. Oath-taking ceremony, attended by other SC j...

Chief Justice being targeted for long, state won’t allow murder fatwas: Kh Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that Chief Justice of Pakistan was being targeted for long time, adding that state will not allow anyone to issue murder fatwas. During press conference with Minister Ahsan Iqbal here, he said that group...

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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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