Pakistan

IHC angry with govt on ‘forced disappearance

 ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) expressed its anguish at working of government in missing persons’ case observing that “People go missing and state does not know anything about them.” Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir gave t...

Ban on PTI: Cabinet to take decision today

 Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called Cabinet meeting for today to discuss potential ban on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Sources indicate that Cabinet will seek approval for ban and deliberate on current political climate in country...

IPP built for Rs50bn received Rs400bn in payments: FPCCI

Karachi: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called for public disclosure of details related to agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Abdul Mohamin, acting President Federation at press conference highli...

'No to no-confidence motion against PML-N govt via joining hands with PPP'

RAWALPIND: (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan claimed that he is being denied basic human rights in jail. In an interview to foreign publication, Khan alleged that he is being treated like terrorist. Rare interview was conducted through his...

Corrupt contracts lead to high electricity costs, claims Gohar Ejaz

KARACHI: Former caretaker Commerce Minister Gohar Ejaz has disclosed data on payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), revealing significant financial burdens on consumers. Ejaz shared that over past year, IPPs received payments amounting to Rs...

Tessori aims turning Sindh into 'IT hub'

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori announced that consul generals from various countries have offered jobs to children completing IT courses under Governor's Initiative. He expressed his commitment to making province an IT hub and aims to transfo...

PM Shehbaz promises state-of-the-art free healthcare for deserving patients

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced government's commitment to providing state-of-the-art free healthcare facilities to deserving patients nationwide. Addressing groundbreaking ceremony of Jinnah Medical Complex, he said that complex...

Noor Xarmina crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2024

Noor Xarmina, a native of Islamabad, has been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan 2024. The competition concluded last night with Noor Xarmina standing out among the top 21 candidates to clinch the title. The Miss Universe Pakistan 2024 competition was or...

Banning political parties an internal issue of Pakistan: FO

Islamabad: Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasised that countries should refrain from commenting on Pakistan’s domestic matters, asserting that Islamabad can handle its internal issues independently. “Banning political...

Ambassador participated in SCO Culture Ministers Forum in Vitebsk

Belarus: Ambassador of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan at SCO Culture Ministers Forum, held at XXXIII International Festival of Arts ‘Slavianski Bazaar’ in Vitebsk emphasised Pakistan’s commitment to SCO’s role in regio...

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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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