Uzbekistan to launch direct flights to Karachi to boost trade
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan is set to launch direct flights to Karachi, according to Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev. The announcement follows Tukhtaev's recent visit to Karachi, where he addressed members of the business community, includi...
Uraan Pakistan: Pre-flight preparations underway
ISLAMABAD: Despite facing significant economic and political challenges, the current government's initiative, "Uraan Pakistan," aims to revitalize the economy. However, for the initiative to succeed, it is essential that the government clearly define...
NADRA mega centers: Passport processing counters launched
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced the establishment of 24/7 passport processing counters at NADRA mega centers. Acting on the minister’s directives, the Passport Department has initiated implementation. Ten passpor...
CM Maryam announces increase in Honhaar scholarship amount
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced to increase in the amount of the Honhaar Scholarship Program up to Rs100 billion, according to a press release. While addressing the Honhaar Scholarship Program ceremony held at Bahauddin Za...
Court orders arrest of CM Gandapur in illegal weapons, alcohol case
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has directed the police to arrest and produce Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case pertaining to the recovery of illegal arms and liquor. The order was issued after...
PTI founder terms deferment of £190m case verdict ‘pressure tactic’
RAWALPINDI: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan criticised the deferment of the £190m case’s verdict by terming it a pressure tactic of rulers, his sister Aleema Khan said yesterday amid ongoing negotiations bet...
Neeraj Chopra marks out doping as 'big problem' for athletes future in India
Expressing his sentiments over the stigma marring India's image in the sports world, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has urged his nation's athletes to avoid doping. The statistics demonstrate that doping has become a growing problem in the Ind...
Tag Heuer replaces Rolex as official timekeeper of F1
Tag Heuer will replace Rolex as Formula One's official timekeeper this season as part of a new 10-year partnership with French luxury giant LVMH, the Liberty Media-owned sport announced on Monday. Previously the F1 timekeeper from 1992 to 2003, the b...
Shan Masood sees positives in defeat by South Africa
MELBOURNE: Pakistan may have lost their test series in South Africa 2-0, but captain Shan Masood saw enough from his side to believe there are better days ahead as they held their own for long periods in challenging conditions. South Africa won the f...
Hollywood stars shine at Golden Globes
Hollywood’s top stars on Sunday made their first major fashion statements of this year’s awards season at the Golden Globes, and the looks did not disappoint. Here is a glance at what they wore on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton Hot...
