Pakistan orders probe into deaths of Islamabad zoo animals
Islamabad (July 30) - A high-powered investigation committe has been set up by the Ministry of Climate Change to probe into the dearhs of animals of Islamabad Margazar Zoo, according to a…
U.S. urges Pakistan to act after American shot in court
The United States urged Pakistan on Thursday to take action over the killing of an American national in a crowded courtroom as he faced trial for blasphemy.
Tahir Ahmed Naseem was shot…
Pakistan lifts ban on PUBG
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday withdrew its ban on the Players’ Unknown Battle Ground (PUBG), an online game, that was banned nearly a month ago.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority…
British Airways to restart Pakistan flights
B
ritish Airways has announced it will resume flight operations to Pakistan from the UK, signalling the continued importance of ties between the two countries.
The airline…
Amir joins Pakistan squad after clearing Covid-19 tests
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir has joined the Pakistan squad in Derby after clearing both Covid-19 tests.
Amir left for England from Lahore on 24 July and, as per the UK government’s guidelines,…
Senate approves Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2020
The Senate on Thursday approved clause-wise Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 and United Nations Security Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020.
The bills were presented by Adviser to Prime…
Coronavirus deaths top 150,000 in worst-hit US
The United States marked a grim milestone on Wednesday when its coronavirus deaths topped 150,000 -- far exceeding the toll in any other pandemic-hit nation.
Brazil is second to the US in…
Broad sets eyes on Pakistan after 500 Test wickets milestone
MANCHESTER: Stuart Broad says he still feels fresh and is keen to reprise his heroics against West Indies when England return to the Test arena next week for the three-match series against…
Zafar Mirza, Tania Aidrus resign as PM’s special assistants
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan's health aide Dr Zafar Mirza tendered his resignation on Wednesday, shortly after Tania Aidrus, special assistant to PM on Digital Pakistan, quit her…
Umar Akmal’s three-year cricket ban shortened
The three-year ban handed to Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal for failing to report approaches by corrupt elements has been reduced to 18 months.
According to the Pakistan Cricket Board, Umar…
ECC okays proposal for fortnightly price revision of POL prices
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Energy for revision of prices of petroleum products on fortnightly basis…
Muslims begin Hajj pilgrimage
Muslim pilgrims on Wednesday begin the annual hajj, dramatically downsized this year as the Saudi hosts strive to prevent a coronavirus outbreak during the five-day pilgrimage.
The hajj,…
Johnny Depp’s blockbuster libel trial wraps up
Johnny Depp's blockbuster libel lawsuit wraps up Tuesday after three weeks of graphic testimony in which the star admitted to years of drug abuse but denied beating ex-wife Amber Heard.…
Malaysian ex-PM Najib guilty on all charges in first 1MDB trial
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak was found guilty Tuesday of corruption over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal that cost him his government, and could face decades in jail.
The…
Pakistan reports under a thousand coronavirus cases
ISLAMABAD: For the first time in weeks, Pakistan has reported under a thousand coronavirus cases in a single day.
According to latest figures updated by the National Command and Operation…