Pakistan

PM acknowledges Angelina’s empathy for millions of flood victims

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged “empathy and compassion” of United Nations special envoy Angelina Jolie, who is currently on visit to Pakistan in solidarity with flood-affected people. “Pakistan thanks Angelina...

CM Punjab announces 30,000 jobs, lifts ban on recruitment

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi announced 30,000 new jobs in province after lifting ban on recruitment yesterday. Recruitments would be made in different departments and projects in grade BPS-1 to BPS-5 while hiring related to above BPS-5...

Turkiye relief goods by train reaching Pakistan will continue till Oct 4, says envoy

Karachi: Turkiye government is sending relief goods to flood victims of Pakistan. Cemal Sangu Consul General of Republic of Turkiye in Karachi said flood relief aid will reach Pakistan in 5 consignments via railway. First train with 39 wagons contai...

Sheikh Rasheed receives ‘threatening calls’ at Lal Haveli landline

LAHORE: Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief Sheikh Rasheed has claimed that he received ‘threatening call’ on his residence Lal Haveli’s landline number. Sheikh Rasheed filed report of call at Kohsar Police Station. Former Interior Mi...

Two cops sent to lock up for allegedly snatching cash

ATTOCK: Two cops sent to lock up for allegedly snatching cash from five persons in jurisdiction of Attock Saddar Police Station. Police is on hunt to arrest their accomplice also. Case under acts have been registered against them. Khurram Khan r/o L...

PM credits WB for assisting flood relief operation

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif yesterday expressed gratitude towards World Bank (WB) for providing 372 million dollars’ vast amount for flood relief in Pakistan. He met President of World Bank David R. Malpass at sideline of 77th sess...

Prersident urges youth to become strong digitally

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in dire need to capacitate youth to enable them to contribute in development of country, especially those who can not afford to attend universities. President Dr. Arif Alvi during his video keynote address in launching ceremony...

All make speeches but do nothing when comes in power: CJ IHC

ISLAMABAD: Human Rights Commission (HRC) has filed report in Islamabad High Court (IHC) on corruption and torture in Adiala Jail. Report has revealed that corruption is prevalent in jail and prisoners are subjected to torture. Court has directed Sec...

Bahrain’s Chief Commander lauds Pak Army role in flood relief activities

Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa had a telephonic conversation with Commander-in-Chief Kingdom of Bahrain Field Marshal Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. D...

Chairman Nadra reveals over 500 people with 'sensitive information' renounced Pak citizenship

Islamabad: The National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) Chairman Tariq Malik on Wednesday revealed that more than 500 people with "sensitive information" have renounced Pakistani citizenship following their retirement. According to sources, h...

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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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