Supreme Court throws out presidential reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously rejected a presidential reference against Justice Qazi Faez Isa.
The short verdict was announced by Justice Umar Ata Bandial, leading a…
Eight years after shooting, Nobel-winner Malala graduates
Nobel Prize-winning activist Malala Yousafzai, who moved to Britain after being shot for campaigning for girls' education in Pakistan, described her joy Friday at graduating from Oxford…
Pakistan reports 136 virus deaths, 4,933 new cases
ISLAMABAD: At least 136 people have died from the coronavirus across Pakistan in the last 24 hours, taking the overall tally of fatalities to 3, 229.
The number of positive cases in the…
Pakistan lodges protest with India over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday summoned Indian Charge d’ Affairs Gaurav Ahluwalia to register Pakistan’s strong protest over the ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation…
Pakistan condemns Houthi militia attack on Saudi Arabia
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the latest attempt by Houthi militia to target civilians in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement on Thursday, Foreign Office said: "It is…
Pakistan virus death toll surges past 3,000: NCOC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday confirmed the death of another 118 people due to the coronavirus, taking the nationwide tally of fatalities to 3, 093.
According to the latest figures by…
Three men jailed for life in Imran Farooq murder case
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Thursday sentenced three men to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Dr Imran Farooq.
While announcing…
Over one percent of humanity displaced: UN
Nearly 80 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence and persecution, marking a near-doubling of global displacement in a decade, the UN said Thursday.
By the end…
Fists, stones and clubs: China and India’s brutal high altitude, low-tech…
India and China's militaries have some of the world's most sophisticated modern weaponry, but their deadliest scrap in over 50 years was fought using fists, rocks wrapped in barbed wire and…
President, PM condole demise of Tariq Aziz
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the passing away of renowned television and radio compere Tariq Aziz.
In their…
Pakistan rejects Indian allegations in “hit-and-run” case
Pakistan categorically rejected the irresponsible statement and baseless allegations made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in the matter relating to the involvement of Indian High…
India says 20 troops killed in deadliest clash with China in decades
The long-running border dispute between Asian nuclear powers India and China turned deadly for the first time in nearly half a century after at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a…
Ertugrul star ‘can’t wait’ to visit Pakistan
Turkish actress BurcuKiratli of Diriliş: Ertuğrul fame is the latest one from the star cast sending love all the way to her fans in Pakistan.
The actress, who plays GökçeHatun in…
Iran says virus death toll tops 9,000
Iran said on Tuesday a third straight day of more than 100 coronavirus deaths took its overall toll past 9,000, attributing the spike to increased travel by its citizens.
Health ministry…
India says three soldiers killed in clash on Chinese border
Three Indian soldiers have been killed in a "violent face-off" on the Chinese border, the Indian army said Tuesday following weeks of rising tensions and the deployment of thousands of extra…