PM Imran launches Ehsaas Amdan Programme in Layyah
LAYYAH: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the Ehsaas Amdan Programme in Layyah, promising the country that bad times were over.
Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Imran said…
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China sees decline in coronavirus; infection rises elsewhere
REUTERS: China reported a sharp decrease in the number of new deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while its central bank predicted a limited short-term economic impact and…
Karachi Kings edge Peshawar Zalmi in high-scoring thriller
Karachi Kings held their nerves to beat Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs in a high-scoring contest of the Pakistan Super League at National Stadium in Karachi.
Chasing the massive target of 202,…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America's longest war, the bitter foes announced Friday, hours after Kabul said a week-long…
China to consider investing in low-cost housing program, says envoy
ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador in Islamabad Yao Jing called on Planning Minister Asad Umar on Friday and discussed various proposals to enhance cooperation.
Secretary Planning and other…
Pakistan thanks China for FATF support
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing on Friday to review the preparations of the upcoming visit of the Chinese…
Khalid Jawed Khan to be appointed as new attorney general
Government spokeswoman Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday announced that the government has decided to appoint barrister Khalid Jawed Khan as new Attorney General of Pakistan.
In a tweet, the…
Ahead of Trump opening, world’s biggest cricket stadium raises eyebrows
US President Donald Trump will open the world's biggest cricket stadium in India next week, but critics wonder whether it's just another vanity project by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his…
India pursuing Nazi-inspired ideology: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said it is the first time that the Afghan peace process is moving in the right direction.
In an interview with Belgian channel VRT, he said the…
Pakistan condemns attacks in Germany
Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the heinous attacks in Hanau, Germany, which resulted in loss of a number of innocent lives and injuries to many others.
“In this hour of grief,…
Pakistan, Kuwait agree to increase bilateral defence cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Kuwait on a day long official visit.
The army chief held separate meetings with Sheikh Ahmad Mansour Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber…
Pakistan Railways to launch new passenger train
Pakistan Railways has decided to launch a new train service between Gujranwala and Lahore by February 24 to facilitate the passengers of the two major cities of Punjab province.
While…
Merkel slams ‘poison’ of racism after nine killed in Germany shootings
Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned the "poison" of racism Thursday after a shooter with suspected far-right beliefs killed nine people at a shisha bar and a cafe in the German city of Hanau.…
Pakistan, Japan vow to deepen economic cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Shinichi Kitaoka called on the Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday.
He briefed the FM on JICA’s economic and…
PCB committee backs revised NOC policy to boost domestic tournaments
The PCB Cricket Committee held its first meeting of 2020 under the chairmanship of former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim. Wasim Akram, Umar Gul, Urooj Mumtaz, Ali Naqvi, Wasim Khan and Zakir Khan…