Pakistan

Pakistan eyes on robust strategic ties with Qatar, says PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said Pakistan is keen to build solid strategic relations with Qatar by enhancing economic cooperation in diverse fields of mutual interest. In an interview with Qatar News Agency (QNA), he observed that re...

Terrorism case registered against Rana Sanaullah

From Senior Correspondent GUJRAT: Police registered case against Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on charges of terrorism and interference in government matters. Case was filed by a citizen in Industrial Area Police Station of Gujrat.  According...

Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed appointed as DGPR PAF

ISLAMABAD: Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed has been appointed as Director General Public Relations Pakistan Air Force. According to PAF spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed was commissioned in GD (P) Branch of Pakistan Air Force in Decembe...

30mln left homeless, thousands sans food due to havoc caused by floods

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman yesterday referring to the havoc wreaked by ongoing unprecedented monsoon rains, said Pakistan was going through a climate-induced humanitarian disaster at the moment. The media sho...

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...

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How Mawra Hocane became Saru in 'Sanam Teri Kasam'

In an interview with Filmfare, Mawra Hocane shared how she was able to play a Telugu girl in her Bollywood debut, Sanam Teri Kasam. "Of course, I would give the entire credit to my directors because my female director, Radhika [Rao] ji, was closely i...

Mahira and Humayun set to reunite in 'Love Guru'

The Bin Roye leads are reuniting for romance feature Love Guru, a Nadeem Baig film slated for Eidul Azha this year. The screenplay is written by Vasay Chaudhry. "Presenting the official poster of Love Guru, starring the ever-charming Humayun Saeed a...

England set to host Kabaddi World Cup 2025 for first time

BIRMINGHAM: England is set to host the 2025 men’s and women’s Kabaddi World Cup. The week-long tournament will take place in the West Midlands region in March this year. Sixteen teams including Pakistan, India and host England will lock h...

Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs Bangladesh clash abandoned due to rain

Rawalpindi: Persistent rain forced the abandonment of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between hosts Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday, with no play possible at any stage. Heavy showers throughout the day prevented even the toss from taking plac...
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