Pakistan

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said the PML-N firmly believes in transparent and impartial elections, and upholding the democratic norms.   In a series of tweets on Monday, she said the election of the Sunday in Punjab is its practical demonstration. The Information Minister recalled that when Imran…

Pakistan has called for bold re-set of the global climate agenda to mitigate the sufferings of countries, affected adversely by the impacts of climate change. The call was made by Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman while taking part in the Berlin Climate Moot underway in Germany.                          She said the…

Kusal Mendis and Oshada Fernando set a platform with their 91-run partnership, the middle order then thrust Sri Lanka onward in an urgent middle session, and Dinesh Chandimal gave Sri Lanka command of the first Galle Test, hitting 86 not out off 121 balls while putting up lively stands with the tail. Mohammad Nawaz wheeled his…

Under the official Hajj Scheme, the First Hajj flight PK-471, carrying 230 pilgrims arrived in Lahore from Jeddah today [Sunday]. The pilgrims were welcomed by Director Hajj Rehan Khokhar, Deputy Directors Zakaullah and Mujeeb Akbar Shah and other officials at the Airport. The pilgrims thanked the Government of Pakistan and…

Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah Khan says the polling process in Punjab remained peaceful and no complaint was received either from candidates or citizens.                 Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Sunday, he said some clashes were reported outside only 14 out of…

Counting of votes is underway after completion of polling process for the by-elections in twenty constituencies of Punjab Assembly. After compilation of results of polling stations, District Returning Officers and Returning Officers will announce unofficial results. Radio Pakistan’s Lahore Correspondent Sajjad Parvez reports that these Punjab Assembly constituencies fell in…

President Dr Arif Alvi says imparting skills to youth and women through short and extensive training courses in various fields especially in Information and Communications Technology sector is vital for economic strength of the country. He made these remarks while virtually addressing the Annual Convention of the Association of Physicians…

Balochistan Chief Minister Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has directed to expedite the process of relief and rehabilitation work in flood-affected districts of the province. He issued the directives while talking to Advisor for Home and Tribal Affairs Mir Ziaullah Lango in Quetta on Sunday. The Chief Minister said all available resources…

Election Commission has served notice to Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Shah Mahmood Qureshi for conducting press conferences in limits of the constituency in Multan and illegal raid along with supporters. According to District Election Commissioner Saleem Akhtar, except the voters, candidates or duly authorized election agents, no one without a…

On the observance of International Justice Day on Sunday, justice continues to elude the victims of Indian state terrorism in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. An analytical report released by Kashmir Media Service, says Kashmiris continue to face atrocities, discrimination and injustice at the hands of Indian troops and…

Pakistan International Airlines has resumed its passenger flights on Beijing-Islamabad route after a gap of nearly seven months. The national flag carrier resumed its commercial passenger flights on Islamabad-Xian and Beijing-Islamabad section from last month but the aircraft had to return back to Islamabad from Xian as Beijing Capital Airport…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his resolve to strengthen cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt in all fields of common interest, in particular trade, investment, energy, education and climate change. He was talking to Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan, Tarek Dahroug in Islamabad on Friday.  They also exchanged views on…

Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah says that the presence of immoral and offensive content on social media threatens anarchy and corruption in the society. He was chairing a high level meeting in Islamabad on Friday to review cases of harassment of citizens on social media and uploading of immoral videos,…

The Federal Cabinet has approved constitution of a special committee to make recommendations on implementation of Supreme Court’s detailed judgment in the suo-moto case regarding former Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri’s ruling.        This was stated by Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb while briefing media…

Federal Secretary of Religious Affairs Aftab Akbar Durrani says the hajj arrangement made by the Ministry and the OPAP were excellent. In a statement, he said as compared to 2019, there was no or very little issue all of which were resolved amicably. He appreciated the role of welfare staff,…

As many as five terrorists of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) were killed during the follow up clearance operation held on the night of July 14 and 15 to recover the abducted cousin of Shaheed Lieutenant Colonel Laiq Baig Mirza and apprehend the perpetrators. According to Inter Services Public…

Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has said lasting peace in South Asia is impossible without resolving the Kashmir issue. In his message on Kashmir Martyrs’ Day, he said the day is not far away when Kashmiris’ dream of independence will be materialized through their struggle for their right to self-determination.…

Pakistan expresses solidarity with the Kashmiri people on 91st Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir. Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in a statement said the government and people of Pakistan are today solemnly observing the 91st Kashmir Martyrs’ Day. He paid homage to the 22 Kashmiri martyrs who rendered the ultimate sacrifice while braving…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said Kashmir Martyrs’ Day is a reminder of sacrifices which Kashmiris have rendered for their inalienable and UN-sanctioned right to self-determination.  In a tweet, he said flame of freedom from the Indian yoke has been kept alive by the generations of Kashmiris in the…

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has directed the Karachi Corps to ensure all-out efforts and utilize every single resource for bringing comfort to the people affected by the heavy rains. According to an ISPR news release, he gave the direction after reaching Karachi directly from Saudi Arabia…

The National Disaster Management Authority has issued advisory to the federal and provincial departments to stay vigilant and alert amid fresh weather forecast of vigorous monsoon and torrential rains. In a press release, the Authority said as per fresh forecast by Pakistan Meteorological Department, monsoon currents are penetrating upper and…