Farogh Naseem sworn in as law minister
Farogh Naseem has been sworn in as federal minister for law.
President Dr Arif Alvi administered the oath to Farogh Naseem in a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr also attended by federal…
U.S. records over 1,100 COVID-19 deaths for third straight day
The United States on Thursday recorded more than 1,100 deaths from COVID-19, marking the third straight day the nation passed that grim milestone as the pandemic escalates in southern and…
US intercepts Iranian passenger plane over Syria
The US said Thursday it had intercepted an Iranian passenger plane as it flew over Syria, after Iranian state television accused Israel of being behind the encounter.
US Central Command,…
Masala editor comes out in strong defence of Ali Zafar
Noted Pakistani entertainment journalist Mahwash Ajaz has come out in support of actor and singer Ali Zafar who was accused by Meesha Shafi of sexual harassment.
Meesha had publicly called…
Pakistan inks $750 mln financing deal with WB, AIIB
Pakistan has signed two financing agreements valuing US$ 750 million with the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB) for the Resilient Institutions for…
UAE celebrates launch of first Arab interplanetary mission
The United Arab Emirates celebrated in the early hours of Monday morning the launch of its "Hope" probe to Mars, the first interplanetary mission by an Arab nation.
The long-anticipated…
PM reaffirms commitment towards Kashmiris’ right to self determination
Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan’s unflinching commitment to the people of Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K) and their right to self determination.
In a…
Coronavirus pandemic: Global death toll passes 600,000
European Union leaders were due to meet for a third day Sunday to try and agree on a giant post-coronavirus economic recovery plan as the global death toll climbed to more than 600,000, an…
Pakistan reports 46 deaths, 1,579 new Coronavirus cases
ISLAMABAD: At least 46 people have died from the novel coronavirus in Pakistan over the past 24 hours.
According to latest figures updated by the National Command and Operation Centre,…
Govt releases details of assets owned by PM’s advisors, assistants
The federal government on Saturday released details of assets owned by the special advisors and assistants of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Tania Aidrus, Special Assistant to PM for Digital…
Govt responds to Kulbhushan Jadhav reprieve ordinance
The Ministry of Law and Justice has denied the allegations that secretly an Ordinance with a view to give reprieve to the Indian Commander Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav was promulgated by the…
Three civilians martyred in cross-border Bajaur attack
PESHAWAR: Three civilians have been martyred in cross-border firing in Bajaur town along the Pak-Afghan border.
According to sources, nine persons, including two army personnel, sustained…
Pakistan dismisses Indian allegations on Jadhav consular access
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELH - India on Thursday said its diplomats protested and left a meeting arranged by Pakistan in Islamabad with an Indian man condemned to death on charges of spying, saying an…
Pakistan validates licenses of 166 pilots working in foreign countries
Pakistan on Thursday validated licenses of 166 pilots working in foreign countries amid a scandal involving “dubious” flying certificates, which caused a global alert.
Pakistan’s civil…
Cash-strapped airlines affected by COVID-19 beg for customers’ help
AFP: Airlines strapped for cash due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have begged for help from customers and voiced fear that they could go bankrupt as it is becoming increasingly difficult…