EU bans most Russian oil imports
BRUSSELS: The EU formally adopted a ban on most Russian oil imports on Friday, hitting Moscow with its toughest sanctions over the war on Ukraine after weeks of wrangling with…
NA Speaker invites PTI MNAs for verification of resignations
ISLAMABAD: NA Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has invited all the Members of National Assembly (MNAs) of PTI, who had tendered resignation from assembly on April 11, 2022, to verify the…
Ukraine-Russia conflict
BRUSSELS: European Union leaders met here on Monday seeking to overcome Hungarian opposition to an embargo on Russian oil, as Moscow's forces made gains in the eastern Donbas region of…
60 pc turnout in Balochistan LG polls
ISLAMABAD: Balochistan government Spokesperson Farah Azeem Shah on Monday termed over 60 percent turnout observed in Balochistan local government elections, held on May 29 as excellent. Talking to Pakistan Television,…
Youm-e-Takbir painting competition
LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council (LAC) Saturday organised a painting competition on Youm-e-Takbir, here at Alhamra Arts Gallery. Renowned writer and poet Amjad Islam Amjad inaugurated the exhibition, along with…
GSP-Plus: Germany supports Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar on Friday hailed Germany for its continued support to Pakistan for the ongoing Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP-Plus). Federal Minister for Commerce…
PM announces Rs. 28 B relief package
ISLAMABAD: PM Shehbaz Sharif while addressing the Nation on Friday (27th of May, 2022) announced a relief package of Rs. 28 billion for the underprivileged populace of the country to…
LG polls in Balochistan
QUETTA: Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Aqili said on Friday that conduct of peaceful and transparent Local Government elections 2022 are the top most priority of the provincial government. “We…
Azadi March: PTI-Govt fail to sign an accord
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Wednesday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership instead of holding negotiations was instigating the crowd gathered for the march to perpetrate violence…
PM briefed about firefighting operation in Balochistan
ISLAMABAD: At the behest of PM Shehbaz Sharif, rescue efforts have been stepped up to control forest fires in Musa Khel, Sherani district of Balochistan. PM has been informed that…
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Govt to complete tenure: Talal
ISLAMABAD: Senior Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Talal Chaudhry on Monday said that the government had decided to complete its constitutional tenure with the assistance of its allied political…
Tennis: French Open Results
PARIS: French Open results on Sunday, the first day of the 2022 tournament at Roland Garros (x denotes seeding; players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the…
PTI’s Shireen Mazari nabbed
ISLAMABAD: Anti-Corruption Dept Punjab/Police arrested PTI's former federal minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari on Saturday (21st of May, 2022) here in a case related to the encroachment of state…
Pakistan desires trade: FM
UNITED NATIONS: Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Wednesday discussed with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken a wide range of global and regional issues at their first face-to-face…
Bilawal, Blinken to strengthen Pak-US terms
NEW YORK: Pakistan and the US Wednesday (18th of May, 2022) reiterated their desire to strengthen bilateral ties in the fields of economy, investment, and regional security. https://youtu.be/CtcK8XMQ6rw The…
Asian stocks mixed
HONG KONG: Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday following a strong start in some markets, which took the lead from Wall Street where traders were cheered by brisk US retail sales…
ADB support for reform programs
ISLAMABAD: ADB on Tuesday re-affirmed its commitment to continue support for strengthening reform programs and for implementation of country’s development agenda including fiscal management, building resilience and boosting competitiveness and…
Murree Tourism Police
RAWALPINDI: Murree Tourism Police is committed for the protection and convenience of tourists, City Police Officer Omar Saeed Malik said during his visit to Khadimat Markaz Murree. Murree Tourist Force…
Ayub Bridge Restoration: NHA
HAVELIAN: Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbassi Sunday inspected the renovation work of Ayub Bridge Havelian and directed National Highways Authority (NHA) to complete it as soon as…
Imran wants date for early polls
MARDAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Friday said he wanted a date for early election and asked his supporters to come to Islamabad on his call to gain real…
15 years of Muzaffarabad’s Lincoln Corner
ISLAMABAD: US Embassy’s Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Raymond Castillo and Vice Chancellor Dr. Kaleem Abbasi joined faculty and students to celebrate the 15-year anniversary of the Lincoln Corner at…
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Health facilities for children, Shazia Marri
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division, Shazia Marri here on Wednesday said the present government was willing to work with all stakeholders to ensure better health…
Rules for Hajj pilgrims relaxed
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has relaxed rules in a bid to facilitate the Hajj pilgrims at the maximum level. Talking to APP on Tuesday, Religious…
Alleged Regime Change Conspiracy
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said he would forward the letter of former prime minister Imran Khan to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP)…