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Imran Khan extends Holi greetings to Hindus
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday extended his wishes to Pakistani Hindus on the joyous occasion of Holi.
Taking to Twitter, PM Khan wrote: "Wishing all our Hindu community a very happy and peaceful Holi, the festival of…
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Iran’s Khamenei urges India to stop massacre of Muslims to avoid isolation
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the government of India against continued massacre of Muslims, saying that the current pogrom going on against Muslim people in the South Asian country will lead to isolation of…
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Coronavirus claims 11 lives in US, California declares emergency
REUTERS: The U.S. death toll from coronavirus infections rose to 11 on Wednesday as new cases emerged around New York City and Los Angeles, while Seattle-area health officials discouraged social gatherings amid the nation’s largest…
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ECC approves measures to boost remittances through formal channels
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a host of measures to encourage and facilitate the overseas Pakistanis to send their remittances through official banking channels.
The approval was granted…
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Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reported a new coronavirus case, taking the total to five since the first cases were confirmed last week, officials said.
“We have now 5th confirmed case of COVID19 in federal areas,” Zafar Mirza, the…
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Pakistan warns of attempts to derail Afghan peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Affairs Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi congratulated the Taliban and the US leadership over signing of historic Afghan peace deal, but he cautioned all the parties to beware of the spoilers.
“We cannot neglect it.…
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PM Imran Khan launches multi-billion rupee commercial project
Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday launched the multi-billion rupee commercial project of Blue Area to auction the land and spend the revenue for rehabilitation of Islamabad and construction of low-cost housing units.
“Launching the…
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New petroleum prices announced
The Government has decided to decrease the prices of petroleum products to provide relief to the consumers.
The government is committed to extend relief to the public whenever fiscal space becomes available.
The new prices coming into…
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Pakistan welcomes signing of US-Taliban peace talks
In a major development, the U.S. and Taliban signed Peace Agreement in Doha today. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was present at this occasion, on the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.
In his remarks…
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Will gradually allow Pakistani zaireens returning from Iran, says health minister
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Health Zafar Mirza has said that Pakistani zaireens returning from Iran will be gradually allowed to return after full health screening.
Taking to Twitter on Friday, Mirza, who flew to Taftan-Zahidan border…
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Both coronavirus patients stable and improving: Dr Zafar Mirza
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health, Dr Zafar Mirza said on Thursday that the two patients who had been diagnosed with the coronavirus in Pakistan were "stable and improving".
Taking to Twitter, the prime…
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OIC condemns anti-Muslim violence in India
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemns the recent and alarming violence against Muslims in India, resulting in the death and injury of innocent people and the arson and vandalism of mosques and Muslim-owned properties.
In a…
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Bernie Sanders hits out at Trump over Delhi violence response
US Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders lashed out at President Donald Trump of failing to condemn mob violence targeting minority Muslims in India.
In a Twitter statement, Bernie Sanders said Trump's statement regarding the…
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Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah visas over coronavirus
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday announced it was suspending visas for pilgrims wishing to visit Mecca for Umrah over coronavirus fears, the foreign ministry said.
The government is "suspending entry to the Kingdom for the purpose of Umrah…
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Imran Khan heads to Qatar on daylong visit
ISLAMABAD: As part of regular exchange of high-level visits, Prime Minister Imran Khan is visiting Qatar on Thursday to meet Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.
The focus will be on strengthening bilateral…
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