Pakistan

First lady for creating awareness in women about breast cancer

ISLAMABAD: First Lady Samina Alvi has called for creating greater awareness amongst women about breast cancer.  In a special message, Alvi said timely diagnosis and treatment can save precious lives. She said we have been trying to sensitise wom...

SBCA comes hard on builders illegal structures razed down to ground in Liaquatabad Nazimabad areas

KarachI: In a series of operation against illegal structures in District Central, Sindh Building Control Authority has started bulldozing unauthorized and illegal buildings in the areas of Liaquatabad and Nazimabad. In this regard, senior leader of P...

Pakistan deeply obliged to China for continuous support: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Pakistan's Chinese friends for increase in volume of aid it provided to country after recent devastating floods. "Our Chinese friends continue helping flood victims in Pakistan. A total volume of aid h...

Maryam’s acquittal in Avenfield Reference victory for ‘fair play’: Hussain Nawaz

LONDON: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s eldest son Hussain said his sister’s acquittal in Avenfield Reference by Islamabad High Court (IHC) was a victory for “fair play” and also a reminder of how his father and Maryam were jaile...

POL prices slashed by Rs12.63/litre

ISLAMABAD: Government slashed petrol price by Rs 12.63 per litre after which new price of petrol will be Rs 224.80 per litre. Announcement has been made by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar at a press conference here yesterday. Similarly, price of High-Spee...

US extends debt relief to flood-ravaged Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Washington on Friday rolled over an agreement to suspend service payments on $132 million of Pakistan's debt, the US embassy in Islamabad said, as the country faces an economic crisis exacerbated by devastating floods. Pakistan's economy i...

PML-N’s Dar appointed House leader in Senate

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar was appointed as leader of House in Senate, according to a notification issued by Senate Secretariat. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is also President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), appointed Dar to...

New Chairman PNSC Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed assumes charge

KARACHI: Rear Admiral Jawad Ahmed from the Pakistan Navy has assumed the charge of the post of Chairman, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation with effect from 30th September 2022.   According to Secretary PNSC Muhammad Javaid, it has been don...

Indonesian envoy assures support to NA’s proposal for creation of global climate fund

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan Adam Mulawarman Tugio and Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf matters talked on solidifying bilateral relations, parliamentary cooperation and support for National Assembly’s proposal rega...

PM lays foundation stone of Bhara Kahu Bypass

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid foundation stone of Bhara Kahu Bypass here. The 5.4 kilometer long Bypass including 1,350 meters long overhead bridge will be completed in three months. Prime Minister directed National Logistics Cell to...

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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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