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Sindh to block salaries of unvaccinated govt employees
(AFP): Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday ruled that those employees of the provincial government who do not get vaccinated will not be given salaries from next month.
Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah announced…
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Israel eyes end of an era as various parties agree to form govt
Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced the deal just minutes before a midnight (2100 GMT) Wednesday deadline, prompting celebrations into the early hours by the premier´s opponents and a defiant show of support by his fans.
On paper, the…
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Nobel prize laureate Malala Yousafzai featured on Vogue cover
Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai has featured on the cover of this month's Vogue magazine, as the activist spoke about her struggle for women's education.
Malala, 23, was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman in Oct 2012 when she was 15…
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All hurdles cleared, PSL 2021 to start from June 9, says PCB
The uncertainty that had remained over the PSL6 after the Abu Dhabi government had asked the Indian broadcasters’ team to leave the hotel over breach of Covid SOPs, was cleared on Thursday as the PCB announced the tournament will begin from…
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PSL 2021 in danger of being postponed further: report
The PCB held an emergency meeting with franchise owners to review the situation in holding the remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League 6, according to Geo News sources.
As per a report on the website, the problem emerged when…
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Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar to take oath today
LAHORE: Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar will take oath as a Punjab parliamentarian today, after remaining aloof from Pakistani politics for a period of three years.
As per sources close to the former PML-N stalwart, the move has…
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Sindh imposes restriction on ‘unnecessary movement’ after 8pm
KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday imposed a restriction on the unnecessary movement of people after 8pm in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur cities to curb the spread of the coronavirus, read a notification from the provincial…
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Hold Israel accountable for crimes against humanity: Pakistan to UNSC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to hold Israel accountable for its crimes against humanity in the recent Gaza massacre.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry urged UN Security…
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PSL 2021: UAE grants permission to PCB to hold remaining matches
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday announced it had received the permission from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to host the remaining matches of the HBL PSL 2021 in Abu Dhabi.
The board said it will hold a virtual…
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US urges Israel, Palestine to ‘protect civilians, especially children’
AFP: United States Secretary of State Blinked on Monday urged Palestinians and Israelis to protect civilians, especially children, as Israel continues to massacre Palestinians in Gaza.
"We´ll continue to conduct intensive diplomacy to…
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Sindh endorses NCOC’s decision to relax certain restrictions
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to endorse the decision taken by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday to relax certain non-pharmaceutical measures (NPIs).
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah held a meeting…
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Govt places Shahbaz Sharif’s name on ECL
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has placed PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif's name on the Exit-Control List (ECL).
According to a tweet by information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday, Sharif's name has been placed on the ECL after the…
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Fawad Chaudhry announces plan to revamp information ministry
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Saturday announced his plan to reform and revamp the ministry to include public-private partnership.
According to an article in Dawn, the minister said throughout the…
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Sachin Tendulkar says his anxiety levels before a match were ‘very high’
AFP: Former Indian captain and batting great Sachin Tendulkar revealed he had "very high" level of anxiety before a game, adding that he resorted to playing video games, shadow batting and watch TV when he couldn't sleep.
"In my mind the…
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Cyclone Tauktae update: Pakistan’s coastal areas safe but Karachi to experience very hot…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday clarified that cyclone Tauktae was gaining in intensity but none of Pakistan's coastal areas were under threat.
However, the PMD said Karachi, Hyderabad and other areas…
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