Pakistan

Draw for Regular Hajj Scheme will be held on Thursday next. Spokesperson Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Muhammad Umar Butt, in a statement, said that the last date for Hajj applications, under regular scheme, will expire till banking hours today. He said over 66,000 applications have so far…

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi along with provincial cabinet and Corps Commander Lahore Lieutenant General Syed Aamir Raza inaugurated Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed flyover in Lahore today. Addressing the inaugural ceremony the Chief Minister said with the completion of flyover, the signal free corridor from Barkat Market Garden…

The Election Commission of Pakistan has directed the provincial and federal authorities to address the complaints of potential candidates in receiving and submission of nomination papers. Taking serious notice of media reports and complaints regarding the snatching of nomination papers from candidates, the commission has directed all the provincial and…

Habib University’s unique vision to ensure quality education for high-merit students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds placed Pakistan in the forefront of global higher education discourse. The University was recognized as a premier liberal arts institution transforming higher education in the global South in two seminal events in the USA –…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said youngsters from merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should be given special importance and attention in PM Youth Schemes. Chairing a review meeting of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme in Islamabad today, he termed the young generation as future of the nation and declared welfare…

Director General International Organization for Migration Amy Pope called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani in Islamabad on Thursday. The Foreign Minister appreciated International Organization for Migration’s valuable work in Pakistan, especially in areas of migration, and humanitarian support after the 2022 devastating floods. He also exchanged views on…

The Election Commission has rebutted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Bar Council’s statement regarding reduction of National Assembly seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ECP termed the statement as baseless and contrary to facts as well as an attempt to create confusion in the minds of the people. The commission said that the…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has urged the global community to play its due role for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine. He was talking to Jordanian Ambassador Dr. Maan Abdel Fattah Khurisat, who called on him in Islamabad on Thursday. The Minister said the current situation of…

Pakistan has called for holding Israel accountable for its actions and urged the United Nations Security Council to take immediate effective action to impose a ceasefire and lift the inhumane siege against Gaza. At her weekly media briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Officer Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said Pakistan…

Amnesty International (AI) has called for an urgent probe into Israel’s enforced disappearance of Palestinian prisoners from Gaza, following reports of deaths in military detention centers. In a statement, Amnesty’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Heba Morayef said the Israeli military must urgently disclose the fate…

Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has termed the operationalization of EXIM Bank, a major milestone to augment the banking and trade finance landscape in the country. Speaking at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Exim Bank in Islamabad on Thursday, she said EXIM has the…

Pakistan has demanded a probe to determine how the banned out-fit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan acquired advanced weapons, used in recent terrorist attacks in the country. The demand was placed by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Munir Akram to UN Security Council during a debate on the situation in Afghanistan.…

Pakistan’s Huzaifa Ibrahim won silver medal in the US Open Under-19 Squash Championship. Huzaifa Ibrahim won six consecutive matches and reached the final. He played a brilliant game in the final, but after a thrilling contest, American player Rishi Srivastava won. US Open Under-19 Squash Championship was held in the…

A three-day International Punjabi Conference is underway in Lahore. The conference proceedings contain different segments, including discussion, research in and on Punjabi language, folk dances, songs, and theatrical performances. On the first day on Wednesday, Ahmed Raza Punjabi of ‘Punjabi Parchar’ delivered his opening remarks, while Director General Punjab Institute…

Minister of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed has emphasized the need for understanding among different religious beliefs. Talking to French Ambassador Nicolas Gale, in Islamabad the minister strongly condemned targeting of civilians, including children, in Palestine. He said these uncivilized acts require immediate global attention and intervention. Minister…

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir says Pakistan has made unparalleled contributions and sacrifices in its enduring fight against terrorism and will continue to fight till logical end, in line with the aspirations of people Pakistan. During the interaction with members of prominent US think tanks and media…

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), launched in the year 2013, has transformed Pakistan’s socio-economic landscape, addressing a dire energy crisis and crumbling infrastructure. Speaking at 8th China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Media Forum in Islamabad today, he said CPEC Media Forum holds…

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed the need to focus on promotion of science and technology to bring the country at par with the developed nations. Addressing the students and faculty members of the Institute during his visit to the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Science and Technology in…

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), who is on an official visit to Jordan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on King Abdullah-II Ibn Al Hussain. During the meeting, both dignitaries discussed various areas of interest including, bilateral politico-diplomatic and military cooperation and prevailing regional security situation. Jordanian King Abdullah…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a comprehensive code of conduct for the upcoming general elections scheduled on 8th February next year. According to the code of conduct, the political parties, contesting candidates and election agents shall not propagate any opinion, or act in any manner prejudicial to…

• Usama Mir, Mohammad Abbas Afridi and Haseebullah get their maiden call-up; Sahibzada Farhan, Azam Khan and uncapped Abrar Ahmed return to the squad • Shaheen Shah Afridi to lead Pakistan for the first time • Series to take place from 12 to 21 January 2024 Right-arm pacer Mohammad Abbas…