Pakistan’s economic outlook is strong, says Dr Hafeez Shaikh
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance & Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said the outlook for the economy is strong and pick up in exports and remittances are supporting growth…
Fifth coronavirus case confirmed in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday reported a new coronavirus case, taking the total to five since the first cases were confirmed last week, officials said.
“We have now 5th confirmed case of…
General Bajwa, Saudi minister discuss defence, security cooperation
RAWALPINDI: Saudi deputy defence minister Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, on Monday.
During the…
Taliban say will resume operations against Afghan forces
The Taliban said Monday they were resuming offensive operations against Afghan security forces, ending the partial truce that preceded the signing of a deal between the insurgents and…
Pakistan on track to sustainable growth, eager for future British investments: Asad…
ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner Dr. Christian Turner called upon Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Asad Umar on Monday and discussed bilateral trade…
OIC envoy for Kashmir to visit LoC, AJK
OIC Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir Ambassador Yousef M. Al Dobeay, is visiting Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir from March 2 to 6.
He will be leading a 6-member…
Kartarpur pilgrims to get facilities of international standard: Qadri
ISLAMABAD: Federal Religious Minister Noor ul Haq Qadri has directed the Evacuee Trust Property Board to provide facilities of international standard to Sikh pilgrims visiting their sacred…
Shireen Mazari slams political leaders threatening Aurat March
ISLAMABAD: Federal Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari on Monday spoke out on threats being issued by a political party to planned women rallies.
"Strongly condemn those political ldrs…
Body of late Olympian Usmanullah Khan repatriated to Pakistan
The body of late Olympian boxer, Mr. Usmanullah Khan, has been repatriated to Pakistan for burial in his hometown.
The late legendary boxer lost his fight against brain tumor and expired in…
Shakil Afridi begins hunger strike in jail: report
The Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA track and kill Osama bin Laden has launched a hunger strike from his prison cell, his lawyer and family said Monday.
Shakeel Afridi has been…
Schools, colleges and universities in Sindh to remain closed till March 13
As the coronavirus spreads across the world, the Sindh government has taken fresh steps to ensure the novel infection remains contained and does not spread further. Schools, colleges and…
Coronavirus: WHO wants countries to stock up on critical care ventilators
AFP: As the coronavirus continues to affect thousands around the world and has killed an estimated 3,000 people, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, as the pandemic spreads to 60…
Afghanistan should solve issues with Pakistan bilaterally: FM Qureshi
REUTERS: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that the United States should not get involved in issues concerning Pakistan and Afghanistan. He called on both countries to…
Turkey shoots down two Syria warplanes
ANKARA - Turkey shot down two Syrian warplanes on Sunday in an escalating offensive against the Damascus regime as Ankara pressured Europe over the conflict by opening its border for…
Pakistan warns of attempts to derail Afghan peace deal
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Affairs Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi congratulated the Taliban and the US leadership over signing of historic Afghan peace deal, but he cautioned all the parties to…