Pakistan

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was informed on Friday that Jagran-phase-4 hydropower project PC-1 is under consideration at Planning Division of Pakistan. Replying to a question in the House during its session in Muzaffarabad on Friday, AJK Minister for Power, Chaudhry Arshad Hussain said Saudi Fund for Development will…

Islamabad High Court has instructed the Deputy Attorney General to arrange a meeting of Baloch students with the President of Pakistan to address their grievances. Chief Justice Athar Minallah heard the petition filed by the Baloch students against their alleged harassment. The court directed the Secretary to the President to…

Prime Minister Imran Khan says he has huge respect for the Judiciary but the apex court should have looked at the threat letter before issuing the verdict pertaining to the ruling of the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. In his address to the nation on Friday night, the Premier…

Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday launched a 911 Helpline to provide all emergency relief services through a single platform, which he believed, was a major step forward to developing Pakistan on the pattern of the Madina welfare state. “Now, every citizen in any part of the country will get the…

Chief of Pakistan Democratic Movement, Maulana Fazlur Rehman says PTI leadership is trying to create tension in the country. Talking to media in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said if PTI leadership believes in the supremacy of the constitution, then they should face the No Confidence Motion at the National Assembly.…

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred two Kashmiri youth in Pulwama district, today. The troops martyred the youth during a massive cordon and search operation in Arigam area of the district. Indian police arrested the All Parties Hurriyat Conference…

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former information and broadcasting minister Fawad Chaudhry lashed out at a journalist after he was asked to comment on corruption allegations against Farah Khan, a close friend of former first lady Bushra Bibi. During a press conference with PTI Secretary General Asad Umar, Shahbaz Gill…

 President Dr. Arif Alvi has asked the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) to further enhance its physical and online educational infrastructure to increase the number of quality graduates. He further asked the Rector to double the educational shifts in the University and come up with a proposal within 3 months…

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the people are always the strongest defenders of a country’s sovereignty and democracy. In a tweet on Wednesday, PM Imran Khan urged the people to come out at this critical juncture and play their role. “The people are always the strongest defenders of a…

 Parliamentary Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Senate and Chairperson Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs Sherry Rehman  has said that the ceasefire in Yemen after seven years of war which has taken 400,000 Yemenis lives is welcome. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Sherry Rehman said that the goal…

Accountability court judge Syed Asghar Ali’s hearing against former federal minister Ahsan Iqbal and others in Narowal Sports City Complex reference was adjourned due to unavailability of lawyer. NAB prosecutor Wasim Javed, NAB witness during the hearing yesterday. Izhar Ahmad appeared before the court. The court was told that Ahsan…

National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has written letters to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Leader of the Opposition Shehbaz Sharif seeking constitution of parliamentary committee for the appointment of caretaker Prime Minister. The Speaker wrote these letters after both the Prime Minister and leader of the opposition failed to agree…

Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs inaugurated programs of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud to offer Iftar and distributed the dates and Noble Quran in Islamabad today (Tuesday). This inauguration happened in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Bin Said Al-Malki,…

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has rejected allegations against First Lady and Farah Khan, terming them baseless. In a statement, he rejected allegations levelled by Aleem Khan, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and Opposition leaders in this regard. He said the postings and transfers in province were done on merit only.

Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi has emphasized on strengthening maritime security and to effectively respond to any aggression against Pakistan. He was speaking at the Command and Staff Conference of Pakistan Navy concluded in Islamabad on Wednesday. The Naval Chief expressed confidence over combat readiness and significant contributions of…

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday denied there being any truth to reports of it being unable to hold fresh elections within three months. According to the spokesperson of the ECP, the commission had convened an emergency meeting on election preparations. “There is no truth in the reports…

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the case pertaining to the rejection of the motion of no-confidence against the Prime Minister v, till today (Wednesday) at 11:30 AM. Deputy Speaker NA Qasim Khan Suri had disallowed the vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister Imran Khan…

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Niazi has shamelessly accused entire Opposition in NA of being traitors. I demand of Army Chief and DG ISI to furnish proofs if we have committed any treason or we…

28th death anniversary of the legendary Qawwal Ghulam Farid Sabri was observed on Tuesday. Born in Indian Punjab, in 1930 and migrated to Karachi after Partition. He began training in Qawwali under his father Inayat Sabri, who was also a renowned musician. The qawwal was just 16 when he delivered…

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has urged all regional countries to work collectively for enduring peace and stability in the region. He made this demand while talking to Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari, who called on him at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.…

Deputy Speaker Punjab Assembly, Sardar Dost Muhammad Mazari has summoned Punjab Assembly session on the 16th of this month at 1130 hrs, instead of tomorrow. Earlier, voting process for election of new Punjab Chief Minister was scheduled to be held during tomorrow session.