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Top Thai firm keen to invest in Pakistan’s power sector
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from top Thai investment firm called on Privatization Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro in Islamabad on Monday.
The Ministry of Privatization has prequalified 12 companies for the Privatization of two RLNG based power…
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Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia & SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Monday to register Pakistan’s strong protest at the ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces…
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Indian soldier killed in retaliatory fire after ceasefire violations: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: One Indian soldier was killed and three others injured as Pakistan Army "effectively responded to unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations on Monday.
According to a statement by the ISPR, Indian forces fired mortar shells in the…
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Pakistan to hold international conference on Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is convening an International Conference to mark “40 years of Afghan Refugees Presence in Pakistan: A New Partnership for Solidarity”, on 17-18 February 2020, says a press release received from the Ministry of foreign…
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Yasir, Naseem guide Pakistan to innings win against Bangladesh
Pakistani pacers cleaned up the Bangladesh lower order just in an hour to complete a comprehensive win in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh, who had conceded a 212-run first-innings lead and had gone into stumps on the third day at…
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PM Khan promises steps to control soaring food prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday announced that the government would come up with various measures to reduce the prices of basic food items in the upcoming federal cabinet meeting scheduled on Tuesday.
“I understand the…
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Faisal Afridi, Richard Illingworth named as on-field umpires for PSL 2020 opener
Lahore, 9 February 2020: England’s Richard Illingworth will team up with Faisal Khan Afridi as an on-field umpire for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 opening match between defending champions Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at the…
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Replacement picks finalised for PSL
Eight new players were drafted across the six HBL Pakistan Super League squads for the upcoming edition, which commences on 20 February, during the Player Replacement Draft.
Karachi Kings made two full replacement picks, Peshawar Zalmi made…
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Indian man charged with raping five-year-old girl at US embassy
An Indian man has been charged with raping a five-year-old girl on the premises of the US embassy in India's capital New Delhi, police said Thursday.
The 25-year-old was arrested at the high-security compound on Sunday a day after the…
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NDMA issues guidelines to prevent Coronavirus spread threat
ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued guidelines for the general public to prevent novel Coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak threat.
According to NDMA spokesperson, the nCoV caused numerous deaths in its origin city…
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Turkey’s Erdogan to address joint session of Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Edrogan, during his visit to Pakistan, will address the joint session of Parliament on Friday (February 14).
National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser told the House about the address during the…
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US Senate acquits Trump of first impeachment charge
Washington - President Donald Trump was acquitted by the US Senate on Wednesday following a historic impeachment trial that shone a harsh light on America's divisions, without ever shaking the loyalty of his voter base.
In a political…
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More cities shut down as virus death toll in China rises
Millions more people have been ordered to stay indoors as China battles to curb the spread of a new virus that authorities said Wednesday has already killed nearly 500 people.
With more than 24,000 cases in China, a growing number of…
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PM expresses ‘unshakable’ solidarity with Kashmiris
Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again urged the international community to play its role in ensuring respect for the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the Kashmiri people, and avert grave risks to global peace and security posed…
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Pakistan welcomes readmission of Maldives to Commonwealth
Pakistan has welcomed the readmission of Maldives to the Commonwealth and congratulates the Government and the people of Maldives on rejoining the Commonwealth family.
:As a founding member of Commonwealth, Pakistan has been a strong…
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