Saudi king directs govt to invest $1bn in Pakistan to support economy
Islamabad: King Salman bin Abdulaziz has directed Saudi government to invest $ 1 billion in Pakistan as a confirmation of kingdom’s “support of Pakistani economy and Pakistani people”, a report from Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said. It...
Imran Khan allowed to contest by-elections in Mardan
PESHAWAR: An election tribunal declared PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s nomination papers valid for NA-22 Mardan, allowing him to contest by-election in constituency. Tribunal was hearing an appeal against approval of former prime minister’s no...
Shahbaz Gill in Adiala Jail on judicial remand: Punjab Home Minister
LAHORE: Punjab Home Minister Hashim Dogar has said Shahbaz Gill has been shifted to Adiala Jail Rawalpindi on judicial remand. In a statement issued here Hashim Dogar said that best care will be ensured for Shahbaz like other prisoners. It is pertine...
Asad Umar granted interim bail in Section 144 violation case
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar was granted interim bail in Section 144 violation case registered against him for holding a rally on August 20 in federal capital. Umar along with party chief Imran Khan appeared before court...
Marriyum terms floods situation a national emergency
Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb while terming floods situation in country a national emergency said national spirit will have to be demonstrated to cope with massive destruction caused by floods in Sindh and Ba...
Financial woes: no way out
There is no denying that our country has facing the issue of shortage of foreign-currency reserves since its Independence but with the passage of time, nothing was done to overcome this issue on permanent basis. Our exports are less in number...
Monsoon rains killed over 900 across country since June, says Minister
Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman revealed that over 900 people were killed during monsoons across Pakistan since June this year, while 1,293 were left injured. “Heartbreaking scenes of rain and flood devastation...
JUI-F Chief Fazl ‘unhappy’ over delaying action against PTI Chairman
Islamabad: JUI-F Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman accused state institutions of delaying action against former Prime Minister Imran Khan over his "unlimited corruption, prohibited funding and rebellious disobedience". In a video statement, he said that Im...
Bilateral trade, investment need to be strengthened: Alvi tells Korean delegation
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for further enhancing quantum of bilateral trade and investment between Pakistan and Republic of Korea. He emphasised exploring new avenues for cooperation among governments and private sectors of two countrie...
Pakistan strongly deplores BJP official’s sacrilegious remarks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned highly provocative and sacrilegious remarks made against Holy Prophet (PBUH) by another official of BJP in India. In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Asim Iftikhar said this is second time in last th...
