Government decides to reopen schools in three phases: Shafqat Mahmood
Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood announced on Monday that schools and educational institutions will reopen across the country in three phases.
"On January 18, classes for grades…
India approves vaccines as nations race towards inoculation
India approved the emergency use of two Covid-19 vaccines on Sunday, as nations across the world raced to get their populations inoculated to beat back surging infection numbers.
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PPP opposes misuse of law on the basis of religion, caste, creed: Bilawal
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid glowing tributes to former Governor Punjab Shaheed Salman Taseer on his 10th martyrdom anniversary.
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Pakistan tells India to “set its own house in order” on minority rights
Pakistan on Saturday categorically rejecting the “completely unwarranted assertions” by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) regarding the Hindu temple incident in Karak, asked…
PDM is “stronger than before”: Maulana Fazl
Pakistan Democratic Movement head Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that the alliance is "is stronger than before", adding that rumours about conflicts within the anti-government group are false.…
Oil smuggling inflicts Rs150 bln loss to economy: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan was told on Friday that oil smuggling was inflicting an annual economic loss of around Rs 150 billion to the country.
Chairing a meeting to review…
Army knows my honesty, dedication to make Pakistan an independent nation: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the civil-military relations were cordial as Pakistan army knew about his honesty and dedication to make Pakistan an independent nation.
The…
Babar Azam is the Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was named as the Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year following his stellar performances across all formats during the 2020 calendar year.
In addition to the…
PCB to announce winners of 2020 cricket awards
The Pakistan Cricket Board yesterday unveiled nominations for the PCB Awards 2020, the results of which will be announced on the PCB digital Platforms on Friday, 1 January 2020.
The…
WHO grants ’emergency validation’ to Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
The World Health Organization on Thursday granted emergency validation to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, paving the way for countries worldwide to quickly approve its import and distribution.…
China promises delivery of over one million vaccine doses to Pakistan
BEIJING: China on Thursday assured that it would work to ensure provision of over a million doses to Pakistan for emergency use.
The matter was discussed in a telephonic conversation…
Shabbar Zaidi explains reason for leaving FBR
KARACHI: Former FBR head Shabbar Zaidi disclosed that he had quit his job due to "pressures from disguised mafia", among other reasons.
"Glad to see politico social awareness in the masses.…
Dozens arrested for Karak temple attack
More than 31 suspects have been detained in connection with a mob attack on a Hindu temple in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
JUI-F district leader Maulana Mirza Aqeem is nominated…
DG Khan: Journalists attend consultation on illegal trade
DERA GHAZI KHAN: Scores of noted journalists and columnists attended a consultation in Dera Ghazi Khan district of Punjab to discuss the impact of unlawful trade activities and its impact on…
30% of tobacco sector is undocumented, says ex-FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi
Tobacco sector is the most undocumented sector of illegal trade in Pakistan, said former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi on Tuesday.
The ex-FBR chief was invited as a speaker on a webinar…