Pakistan
Accountability court grants Imran Khan 20-day bail in £190m settlement case
An accountability court in Islamabad granted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan bail in the infamous £190 million settlement case till June 19 (20 days). The PTI chairman had approached the accountability court after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) had directed him to seek bail in the settlement case from…
Read More »Pakistan slams IMF’s ‘intervention’ in internal matters
State Minister for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha Wednesday slammed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for “intervening” in Pakistan’s internal matters. “Pakistan’s conduct is in line with the law,” the state minister said, terming IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Nathan Porter’s statement — regarding the political situation in Pakistan — “extraordinary”.…
Read More »Belarus offers cooperation in agricultural sector to Pakistan
Pakistan and Belarus have desired to build a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the prosperity and wellbeing of the people of the two countries. Addressing a joint news conference along with his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Aleinik, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said we have mutually agreed to…
Read More »Naval Chief calls for development of new technology, AI introducing innovations
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi says development of new technology and artificial intelligence requires that traditional war tactics be replaced by innovation. He said this while addressing the 52nd convocation ceremony of Pakistan Navy War College held in Lahore on Wednesday. The Naval Chief was the…
Read More »Russia-Ukraine war intensifies as drone attacks targeted Kyiv & Moscow
Russia-Ukraine war intensified as drone attacks targeted Kyiv and Moscow today (Tuesday). Russia has accused Ukraine of launching drone attack on Moscow hitting residence of President Putin first time. In a statement, Russian defence ministry said, Kyiv used at least eight drones and inflicted minor damage to several buildings. Meanwhile,…
Read More »Acute food insecurity to rise in 22 crises-hit countries, including Pakistan: UN
The United Nations has warned that some 22 countries, including Pakistan, will see an increase in acute food insecurity over the next six months. A new early warning report issued by World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization calls for urgent attention to save both lives and livelihoods.…
Read More »IIOJK: Modi-led fascist Govt continuing colonial policies to punish pro-freedom people
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Narendra Modi-led fascist Indian government continuing with its colonial policies to punish pro-freedom people and organizations for their role in ongoing Kashmir freedom movement has sealed civilian property worth forty million rupees in Kupwara district. The regime has mobilized its dreaded oppressive machinery…
Read More »Pakistan, Italy agree for joint efforts to tackle climate change
Pakistan and Italy have agreed to set up a joint framework to tackle climate change and cooperation in water management. The agreement was reached at the 5th meeting of the ‘Pakistan-Italy Joint Economic Commission’ at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome. Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry…
Read More »Pak-Belarus agree to beneficial partnership for prosperity
Pakistan and Belarus have aspired to build a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the prosperity and wellbeing of the people of both the countries. Addressing a joint press conference along with his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Aleinik, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that we are mutually agreed to undertake…
Read More »Govt devising strategy to benefit students, teachers: Tanveer
Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer says his ministry is ensuring an inclusive approach in devising strategies to benefit students, teachers and parents in every province. Chairing 36th Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference in Islamabad today, he reiterated that IPEMC’s contributions are going to be significant in enrollment…
Read More »Punjab polls case hearing adjourned indefinitely after suo motu review law ‘comes into effect’
The Supreme Court Monday indefinitely adjourned the hearing on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) petition against the top court’s order of holding Punjab’s general elections on May 14 after the court was apprised that a law for the review of suo motu judgements had come into effect. The Supreme…
Read More »Jahangir Tareen likely to ‘announce new political party in 72 hours’
In a bid to take advantage of the mass exodus of leaders from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), seasoned politician Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) — once Imran Khan’s closest aide — likely to announce his new party, mostly comprising the former ruling party’s defectors, during the next 72 hours, well-placed sources…
Read More »Modi regime blamed for scapegoating Yasin Malik to win 2024 elections
In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), liberation leaders and organizations have warned that the Hindutva-inspired BJP-regime is conspiring to hang Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front Chairman, Muhammad Yasin Malik to regain its popularity in 2024 Indian elections. The leaders including Khadim Hussain and Syed Sibte Shabbir Qummi in…
Read More »Coalition govt intends to strengthen judiciary, parliament: Irfan Qadir
Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Irfan Qadir has said resolution of conflict within the judiciary and upholding the principle of seniority-cum-fitness in the appointment of judges is the panacea to end the present crisis in the country. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Monday, he said the Supreme Court should…
Read More »Elections to be held on time: Ahsan Iqbal
Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said that elections in the country will be held on time. Talking to the media in Lahore on Monday, he said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leadership faced jails even in tough situations, but never raised hue and cry. Ahsan Iqbal said no patriotic…
Read More »PNS Shahjahan participates in Langkawi Int’l maritime & aerospace exhibition
Pakistan Navy Ship SHAHJAHAN visited Port Langkawi, Malaysia and participated in Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition-LIMA 23. The visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing interoperability between participating navies. The ship participated in International Fleet Review and sea exercises along with warships from Brunei, China, Indonesia, Italy,…
Read More »More PTI leaders quit party
Flight from PTI continues unabated as the latest line of deserters has reached London from where the overseas leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Tariq Mahmood-ul-Hassan has announced parting ways with the party. He made this announcement in London on Sunday. Tariq Mahmood-ul-Hassan was of the view that Imran Khan’s politics of…
Read More »Attacks on GHQ and military installations are not politics : Khawaja Saad
Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique says general elections will be held in the country simultaneously after completion of constitutional term of National Assembly. Talking to newsmen after visiting the Jinnah House in Lahore on Sunday, he said attacks on GHQ and military installations are not politics. He…
Read More »Int’l Day of UN peacekeepers to be observed tomorrow
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers will be observed on Monday to highlight role of UN peacekeeping forces for world peace. Over the past 75 years, United Nations Peacekeepers have saved countless precious lives for global peace and security. This day commemorates the efforts of the United Nations to eliminate…
Read More »Chairman Senate, Balochistan CM discuss political situation of country
Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani met with Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo in Quetta on Sunday. Both the leaders discussed the political situation in the country and the affairs of Balochistan Awami Party in the prolonged meeting. The agreed that the BAP will participate in the upcoming…
Read More »Govt vows to continue to tread path of reforms to stabilize economy
The government has vowed to continue to tread the path of reforms to stabilize the economy and steer it towards the path of sustainable growth. In a statement today, the Ministry of Finance strongly rejected the assertions made by a prominent economist Atif Mian about Pakistan’s economy, terming them misplaced.…
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