US, EU call for ‘full commitment’ from WHO to prevent sexual violence
Washington and Brussels joined with other Western capitals on Friday to call for "full commitment" from the World Health Organization to reform, after a damning report detailed rape and…
I don’t believe in military solutions: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday expressing his dismay said that certain quarters in US were unfairly targeting Pakistan for what had happened inside Afghanistan.
In an interview with…
Pakistan is in talks with TTP factions in Afghanistan: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that Pakistan is in talks with some factions of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Speaking to TRT World’s Ali Mustafa in Islamabad, PM…
Public holidy declared in Karachi over tropical storm
KARACHI: A public holiday has been declared in Karachi due to warning of torrential rains and urban flooding.
According to a notification issued by the Commissioner Karachi, all…
Dubai expo: Pakistan pavilion to showcase culture, investment opportunities
The Pakistan Pavilion is set to open its doors at Dubai Expo2020 on October 1st. The long-awaited reveal promises to showcase the real Pakistan to the world, from the rich culture and…
Sindh schools to remain shut on Friday amid cyclone threat
Sindh government on Thursday announced the closure of all state-run and private schools across Sindh for a day amid warnings of a cyclone approaching the province.
The announcement was…
Petroleum prices go up in Pakistan again
The government on Thursday announced raising the price of petrol by Rs4 from October 1 "due to an increase in petroleum prices in the international market".
"OGRA has worked out the…
Tired and afraid, migrants hide in EU border forest
His hands trembling with fear and fatigue, 19-year-old Iraqi Hadi prepared to spend a cold night in the forest in southeast Poland just after crossing the EU border from Belarus.
Speaking…
Cyclone: Schools to remain open tomorrow, says Sindh govt
KARACHI: As Cyclone 'Gulab' continues to near Karachi and the other coastal areas of the country, the Sindh government announced it would keep schools in Karachi and other cities of the…
Torrential rains may cause urban flooding in Karachi, other cities: Met office
Met Office said that torrential rains may generate urban flooding in Karachi, Badin, Thatta, Hyderabad, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Shaeed Benazirabad, Lasbela, Sonmiani, Ormara, Pasni, Gwadar, Turbat…
TTP commander gunned down in Tank: ISPR
Security forces Thursday gunned down a militant in Tank while they were on an intelligence-based operation (IBO), said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The ISPR said that…
Law Minister seeks NAP body’s suggestions on Madaris reforms
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr Farogh Naseem Wednesday sought suggestions regarding Madaris from the National Action Plan Implementation Committee.
The Minister sought…
Britney Spears’ father removed as her guardian
Britney Spears' father was removed from his controversial role as his daughter's guardian on Wednesday by a Los Angeles judge, ending a long and bitter legal battle by the pop princess.…
Draft legislation in US Senate `unwarranted’, `inconsistent’: Pakistan
Pakistan on Wednesday described the draft legislation introduced in the US Senate as “completely unwarranted”, and “inconsistent with the spirit of Pakistan-U.S. cooperation” in Afghanistan…
Cyclone ‘Gulab’ weakens, drifts westward areas of coastal Sindh,…
The storm system "Gulab" has significantly weakened and has in fact drifted westward instead of northwestward taking it away from Karachi and western areas of coastal Sindh and Balochistan,…