New York Strikers picks 2 Pakistani player, Nimar as Mascot
The New York Strikers, one of the new teams, to have joined the Abu Dhabi T10 bandwagon, have it made clear that they intend to be tough opponents in the sixth season of the tournament.The Strikers, hailing from the USA, have not only picked an explosive squad, but also decided to anoint the inimitable “Namir” […]
AH Kardar and Younis Khan inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame
Pakistan’s first Test captain Abdul Hafeez Kardar and country’s most successful Test batter and 2009 T20 World Cup winning captain Younis Khan have been inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame. The two iconic figures of Pakistan cricket have joined Abdul Qadir, Fazal Mahmood, Hanif Mohammad, Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and […]
Pakistan expresses grief over deaths due to explosion in Turkiye
Pakistan has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives in a coal mine explosion in Bartin rovince of Turkiye. According to Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, the government and the people of Pakistan have conveyed their heartfelt condolences to Turkiye over the tragic loss of lives, and prayed for […]
Finance Minister seeks adequate global support for flood-hit Pakistan
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasized the need to provide adequate support to Pakistan to enable it meet the challenges of recovery and rehabilitation in the aftermath of devastating floods in the country. He made there remarks came at a high level round table on “Pakistan’s Floods: Impact and Response” held in Washington. Finance Minister […]
COAS briefed on latest operational situation along the LoC
Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited front line troops deployed at Nauseri Sector along the Line of Control today (Saturday). According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the COAS was briefed on the latest operational situation along the Line of Control, and operational readiness of the formation. While interacting with officers and men, the Army […]
Pakistan conveys strong demarche to US envoy over US President’s unwarranted remarks
Pakistan has conveyed a strong demarche to the U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome over the recent remarks made by US President Joe Biden during a Congressional Campaign Committee reception. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that Acting Foreign Secretary Jauhar Saleem called in US Ambassador Donald Blome in Islamabad on Saturday and […]
PM to announce rehabilitation phase of flood victims on October 24: Ahsan
Pakistan has emphasized the need for continued support from the international community, in the construction and rehabilitation phase which will be announced formally by the Prime Minister on 24th of this month. This was expressed by the Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal, while addressing to a roundtable on joint presentation […]
By polls on eight NA, three PA seats to be held on Sunday
By polls on eight seats of National Assembly and three seats of Punjab Assembly will be held on Sunday. The constituencies of National Assembly where the by election will be held are: Mardan, Charsadda, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Nankana Sahib, Malir, Korangi and Multan. The Punjab Assembly’s constituencies are: Sheikhupura , Khanewal and Bahawalnagar. In a statement […]
President, PM condemn killing of former Chief Justice of BHC
President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have strongly condemned the assassination of former Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court and Federal Shariat Court Justice Muhammad Noor Meskanzai in Kharan. In a tweet on Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif asked Balochistan government to use all resources to bring killers to justice. The Prime […]
PM rejects US President’s remarks about Pakistan’s nuclear assets
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected the statement attributed to the US President regarding Pakistan’s nuclear assets, terming it contrary to facts and misleading. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said over the past decades, Pakistan has proven to be the most responsible nuclear state, wherein its nuclear program is managed through a technically […]
Pakistan win the NZ Tri Series final by five wickets
In a major boost to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of the T20 World Cup, the Babar Azam-led squad won the tri-series, beating New Zealand by five wickets on Friday. Deciding to bowl first after winning the toss, the Pakistani bowlers restricted the Kiwis to 163-7 despite skipper Kane Williamson’s 59. Chasing the 164-run target, […]
Govt taking all possible steps to support flood victims: Sherry Rehman
Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman says the government is taking all possible steps to support the needy flood affected people across the country. Addressing a presser along with SAPM Faisal Karim Kundi in Islamabad on Friday, she appealed the philanthropists to come forward and support their countrymen in this testing time. Speaking on […]
Pakistani Sports Expert and Philanthropist SHAHID UL HAQ won the international SPORTS FOR PEACE award 2022
Pakistani Sports Expert and Philanthropist SHAHID UL HAQ won the international SPORTS FOR PEACE award 2022, At New Delhi India.The 6th Dr. B R Ambedkar International Awards is organized by Dr. B R Ambedkar Foundation India, on October 11, 2022, at New Delhi, India. Shahid Ul haq was nominated for his contribution by developing projects […]
Resolution of issues between Pakistan, India including Kashmir vital for regional development: FO
Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar says resolution of all outstanding issues between Pakistan and India, including the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir, is vital for the development and progress of South Asia. Responding to a question during his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Friday, he said the Jammu and Kashmir issue is a […]
PNCA hosted a calligraphy exhibition “Mehar-e-Qalam”at the National Art Gallery
Visual Arts Division, PNCA hosted a calligraphy exhibition “Mehar-e-Qalam”at the National Art Gallery in honor of the holy month of Rabbi-ul-Awal and to promote the art of calligraphy. Senator Mr. ImamuddinShouqeen graciously consented to inaugurate the show. Air Commodore Mr. Younas Malik, President Union of Journalist Mr. Siddique Anzer Malik and Chairman Tehreek- e- Islamabad […]
President approves Presidential Iqbal Awards for three authors
resident Dr Arif Alvi has approved Presidential Iqbal Awards of the years 2015-20 in recognition of the literary and research work of three authors on National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Muhammad Ikram Chughtai has been given presidential award on his book ‘Iqbal Aur Germany’ (Iqbal and Germany), authored in Urdu language. Dr Abdul Khaliq has […]
EU, Pakistan emphasize on enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors
European Union and Pakistan have emphasized on enhancing cooperation in various sectors, including education, culture, science and technology, agriculture, food security, and quality standards. This was discussed during the 12th EU-Pakistan Joint Commission that took place in Islamabad earlier this month. Both sides emphasis the importance of EU-Pakistan trade relations and noted that the generalized […]
Indian troops, dreaded agencies intensify CASOs, raids in IIOJK
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops and dreaded agencies have intensified their violent cordon and search operations and house raids to suppress the Kashmiris’ ongoing freedom movement. Indian troops, police and paramilitary personnel are conducting search operations and house raids in different areas of Srinagar, Badgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Islamabad, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian, […]
Britain announces additional £10mln in relief assistance for Pakistan
The United Kingdom has announced an additional 10 million pounds in relief assistance for Pakistan, bringing the total quantum of UK flood-related assistance to 26.5 million pounds. The announcement was made by British Minister of State for South Asia and Commonwealth Lord Tariq Ahmad, who called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on […]
DGSE organizes walk on eve of World White Cane Safety Day in Islamabad
A walk on the eve of World White Cane Safety Day was organized by the Directorate General of Special Education (DGSE) of Ministry of Human Rights in Islamabad on Friday to support visually impaired people. Visually impaired children, men, women and people from different walks of life participated in the walk. Talking to Radio Pakistan’s Correspondent […]
Punjab CM announces to create 5 new districts in Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister, Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has announced to create five new districts in the province. Chairing a high level meeting in Lahore on Friday, the Chief Minister approved to make Taunsa Sharif, Murree, Wazirabad, Talagang and Kot Addu as new districts. He said the move will improve administration and increase the facilities including health […]
United Nations welcomes Lebanon-Israel sea border deal
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the US-brokered maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon to demarcate their common maritime border. The agreement to establish the maritime border followed months of talks mediated by senior US official Amos Hochstein.