ISTANBUL: Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir, a Pakistani philanthropist has been awarded Global Good Governance Award on behalf of his organization Taaleem Foundation at an impressive ceremony during Global Donors Forum…
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said on Friday that Pakistan wants Afghanistan and India to cooperate with Pakistan in the elimination of terrorism from the region. In an interview,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
