Pakistan, Iran agree on revival of train service
QUETTA: In order to boost trade activities, Pakistan and Iran on Friday agreed on the revival of weekly train service between Quetta and Taftan. This was decided in a joint…
POpe with Al Azhar Imam
Grand Imam of Egypt’s Al Azhar varsity meets Pope Francis in sign of renewed relations
VATICAN CITY: The grand imam of Egypt's highest Islamic authority Al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayeb met on Monday Pope Francis in the Vatican City. The meeting was subject to heal Vatican relations…
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Final objective of fully peaceful and prosperous Pakistan still to be achieved: COAS
QUETTA: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday reiterated his resolve to root out terrorism and extremism. In a series of tweets, DG ISPR Lt Gen. Asim…
SARTAJ AZIZ
‘Mullah Mansour is dead’ confirms Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s special aide on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz on Thursday confirmed the death of Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour. “Mullah Mansour was killed in Saturday’s drone strike…
EDHI AND CM
Edhi in critical condition again, CM Sindh to visit him today
By: Mohsin Soomro NewsPakistan.tv Exclusive KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah will visit Founder of Edhi Foundation and social activist Abdul Sattar Edhi at his home on…
Shahid Afridi
Afridi says he’s available for England tour
KARACHI: Pakistan’s all-rounder and former Twenty20 captain Shahid Khan Afridi expressed his interest to play against England this summer. In an interview, Afridi said that if Pakistan Cricket Board allows…
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Two-day Pakistan Investment Conference held at Pakistan High Commission in London
LONDON: Chairman Pakistan Privatization Commission Muhammad Zubair said on Thursday that Pakistan’s economy was showing an accelerated growth due to present government’s investment led growth policy. This he said while…
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi
Govt initiated Rs800b gas projects to meet energy needs: Khaqan
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Thursday that approx 800b gas projects have been initiated by the incumbent government to meet energy needs of the country. Addressing the…
Corruption Free Pakistan Train March
JI’s ‘Corruption-Free Pakistan Train March’ begins from Peshawar
PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday started the “Corruption-Free Pakistan Train March” from Peshawar to Karachi. According to a spokesperson of JI, Ameer Jamaat Islami Siraj ul Haq is leading the…
COAS and David Hale
COAS calls on US envoy to express concerns over recent US drone strikes
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Chief General Raheel Sharif called on US Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. According to a statement issued by…
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US Senate panel approves bill to block $300m military aid to Pakistan
WASHINGTON: A US Senate panel on Wednesday has approved a legislation which blocks $300 million military aid to Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office here, the…
Navy
Five ‘IS-linked’ Navy officers get death sentence for involvement in shpyard attack
KARACHI: A Navy court on Tuesday awarded death sentence to five officers who had planned to hijack a navy warship and attack one of the U.S. navy's refuel ships in…
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‘Cleantech Competition’ launched in Pakistan under UNIDO
ISLAMABAD: In order to help entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup companies to grow, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Monday launched Cleantech competition in Pakistan. “UNIDO is managing a global…
CPEC Ahsan Iqbal
‘Pakistan-China Iron Brothers’ seminar begins in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: "Pakistan-China Iron Brothers" seminar organised by Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage has been started at Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation in Islamabad on Tuesday. The seminar is the part…
PML N LEADER
NA Speaker notifies nominated members of Parliamentary Committee
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday nominated six members for the Parliamentary Committee on Panama Leaks issue. The PM nominated Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif,…
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British HC calls on Ch Nisar in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew called on Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan in Islamabad. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the British HC discussed…
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US fully lifts longstanding arms embargo on Vietnam
HANOI: Following his recent visit to Vietnam, President Barack Obama announced on Sunday that the United States is fully lifting its embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam. US…
Thailand fire
Thailand school dormitory fire kills 17 schoolgirls
BANGKOK: According to Thai authorities, at least 17 school girls have been killed after a fire swept through their school dormitory in Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. The police said that…
Mount Everest
Mount Everest: Two climbers killed and 30 others face altitude sickness
TIBET: Two climbers have died from altitude sickness and frostbite on World's highest mountain 'Mount Everest’. According to media reports, severe frostbite and altitude sickness left more than 30 climbers…
Shab-e-Baraat observed with traditional fervour
KARACHI: Shab-e-Baraat (the Night of Forgiveness) was celebrated across the country with traditional fervour and religious loyalty. On the occasion, all mosques were decorated and illuminated and people offered special…
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Two-day World Humanitarian Summit kicks off in Istanbul
ISTANBUL: World Humanitarian Summit officially begins in the Turkish city of Istanbul from today (Monday). According to a statement issued here by Turkish authorities, the summit has been organised by…
Afghan Refugees
Saudi relief committee approves Ramazan package for Afghan refugees of KP
PESHAWAR: Saudi Arabian Relief Committee on Saturday has approved Rs5b and Ramazan package for Afghan refugees living in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to a Finance department spokesperson, the government of…
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PM Nawaz meets Ali Haider Gillani
LAHORE: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif arrived at Gillani House in Lahore on Saturday to meet former Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani and his freed son Ali Haider Gillani. He was…
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Japanese Ambassador calls on Ishaq Dar in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Takashi Kurai called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad today (Friday). During the meeting, matters regarding economic stability and establishing business links among…