Pakistan
ECNEC approves various infrastructure projects of national significance
Executive Committee of the National Economic Council, which met in Islamabad on Friday with Minister for Finance Ishaq Dar in the chair, approved various infrastructure projects of national significance. The forum approved a 500-KV Sialkot Substation project of Ministry of Energy (Power Division) funded by French Development agency at a…
Read More »All main rivers continue to flow normal: FFC
The Federal Flood Commission (FFC) has said that all major rivers Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej continue to flow normal as the monsoon season has already ended with no flood generating rains at present. According to Flood Forecasting Division, Lahore, mainly dry weather has been predicted over most parts…
Read More »Govt focusing on creating business-friendly environment for foreign investors: Dar
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the government is focusing on creating a business-friendly environment for foreign investors. Talking to US Ambassador Donald Blome in Islamabad on Friday, he said attracting foreign investment from the United States in different sectors of Pakistan’s economy is government’s top priority. He briefed the Ambassador…
Read More »Annual Mehfil e Milad un Nabi(SAWW) were organized at DIH Khushab and GAC (W) Khushab .
Annual Mehfil Milad _ un_Nabi (SAWW) was held at Distirct Industrial Khushab (DIH) in connection with Ashra e Shan_e_ Rahmatullah Aalmeen celebrations . Speaking on the occasion , Manager DIH madam Um_e_farwa Hamdani said that the holy month of Rabi_ Ul_ Awal was a source of Allah’s mercy for all…
Read More »Nida Dar, Nashra Sandhu power Pakistan to thrilling win against India
Opting to bat, Pakistan openers Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen made their attacking intentions clear pretty early. Under pressure after batting let them down against Thailand, the pair looked to change their approach and was eager to put the bowlers off their lengths. Ameen used the crease well to slash…
Read More »Ever-consistent Rizwan leads Pakistan to yet another win
Mohammad Rizwan scored yet another half-century as Pakistan kicked off their tri-series campaign with a 21-run win over Bangladesh at the Hagley Oval on Friday. Brilliant spells in the middle from Mohammad Wasim Jnr and Mohammad Nawaz restricted Bangladesh to 146 for eight after Pakistan posted 167 for five. This…
Read More »Govt committed to facilitate IT & Telecom sector: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government is committed to facilitate information technology and telecom sector for its expansion and growth to achieve five billion dollars export target in a year. Chairing a meeting of IT Task Force in Islamabad on Thursday, he said, the government would extend…
Read More »Ishaq Dar directs for timely completion of Saudi Development Fund’s Projects in country
Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Ishaq Dar has directed the authorities concerned for timely completion of Saudi Development Fund’s Projects in the country. Chairing a meeting with Federal Minister Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad on Thursday, he directed to resolve any pending issues delaying the completion of…
Read More »Security forces kill one terrorist in Peshawar IBO
Security Forces conducted an Intelligence Based Operation in general area Mattani, Peshawar. In a statement, ISPR said that during the conduct of operation, intense fire exchange took place between troops and terrorists. Resultantly, one terrorist got killed. Weapon and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorist. The killed terrorist…
Read More »ECP terms PTI Chairman’s allegations against Chief Election Commissioner ‘false’
The Election Commission of Pakistan has termed the allegations levelled against the Chief Election Commissioner by PTI Chairman Imran Khan as false. In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Election Commission, it has been said that all the allegations levelled against the Election Commission and the Chief Election…
Read More »Pakistan working on reforms to create better business climate in country: President
President Dr. Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan is working on introducing reforms for creating a better business climate for tech-based businesses in the country. He was talking to the delegation a global IT services and solution-providing company, in Islamabad on Thursday. Talking to the delegation, the President said the…
Read More »Audio leaks regarding ‘Cipher’ exposed true face of PTI Chairman: PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says recent audio leaks regarding Cipher have exposed the true face of PTI Chairman Imran Khan before the nation. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday, he said it was the PTI Chairman who played with the national interests and hurt the country’s relationship with…
Read More »UNGA to take action on resolution expressing solidarity, support to flood-hit Pakistan
The United Nations General Assembly will take action on a draft resolution on Friday, expressing solidarity and support to the people and government of Pakistan in the wake of the devastating floods. Announcing this at the regular noon briefing, the 193-member Assembly President’s Spokesperson, Paulina Kubiak said the draft resolution…
Read More »APHC urges UN to declare India as terrorist state for flouting its mandate on IIOJK
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Vice Chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Ghulam Ahmad Gulzar, has called upon the United Nations to fulfill its responsibilities regarding holding of plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir to enable its people to decide their political future by themselves. In a message…
Read More »President calls for promotion of national unity to exploit the country’s true potential
President Arif Alvi has urged the political leadership to do away with political polarization and promote unity as espoused by founding fathers to exploit the true potential of this great nation. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament in Islamabad on Thursday, he said this is the election year but a…
Read More »Thailand beat Pakistan by four wickets
Thailand beat Pakistan by four wickets to hand Pakistan their first loss in the ACC Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium (SICS) on Thursday morning. Chasing a modest 117-run target, Pakistan bowlers kept Thailand batters in check as Thailand chased down the target on the penultimate…
Read More »Wapda & Army to fight for national Women’s Basketball C’ship Title
Defending champion Pakistan Wapda entered into the final round to see strong Pakistan Army in the decisive encounter of the ongoing National Women’s Basketball Championship final to be held on Friday (Today) here at Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad organized by the Federal Basketball Association. National Assembly Standing Committee…
Read More »Karachi: Two power plants to start generating electricity from waste by end of next year
n Karachi, two power plants will start generating electricity from waste by the end of next year. This was stated by Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh while presiding over a meeting in Karachi. The plants have production capacity of 50 Megawatt each. It was informed in the briefing that…
Read More »Punjab CM directs to formulate system to address issues faced by college teachers
Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has directed authorities concerned to formulate a comprehensive system to address the issues faced by the college teachers. He gave these directions during a meeting with the teaching staff of Government Fatima Jinnah College, Chunna Mandi in Lahore. On the directives of Chief Minister,…
Read More »Pink Bus Service launched in Gilgit, Skardu
The Gilgit-Baltistan government has launched Pink Bus Service in Gilgit and Skardu cities in order to provide free bus transport service to the women. Chief Minister Muhammad Khalid Khurshid while inaugurating the service in Gilgit said it will provide better free transport facility to working women, students, Lawyers in Gilgit…
Read More »Punjab Governor, Ambassador of Belgium discuss important issues
Ambassador of Belgium Charles Delogne called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman in Lahore on Wednesday. They discussed important issues, including assistance to flood-affectees and further promotion of the bilateral trade. Speaking on the occasion, the Punjab Governor thanked the Ambassador of Belgium for the timely delivery of tents to the…
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