Iran accuses foreign media of using virus to ‘discourage’ voters
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday accused foreign media of trying to use a deadly outbreak of coronavirus in Iran to "discourage" people from voting in a general election.…
Walls, mud packs and monkey removal for Trump in India
US President Donald Trump makes his first official visit to India on Monday and work has been going on around the clock to spruce things up -- to the annoyance of some locals as well as…
President Alvi, Indian politician Shatrughan Sinha discuss Kashmir, peace
Former Bollywood star and noted Indian politician Shatrughan Sinha called on President Dr Arif Alvi in Lahore as part of continuation of family ties.
During the meeting at the Governor…
FATF retains Pakistan on grey list till June 2020
At the conclusion of its plenary meeting, the FATF stated Pakistan's progress or implementation on its recommendations as 'satisfactory'. It said that Pakistan had implemented additional…
Sammy to become honorary citizen of Pakistan
West Indian cricketer and Peshawar Zalmi all-rounder Darren Sammy is all set to become an honourary citizen of Pakistan.
“President of Pakistan Arif Alvi will confer the highest civilian…
PM Imran launches Ehsaas Amdan Programme in Layyah
LAYYAH: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday launched the Ehsaas Amdan Programme in Layyah, promising the country that bad times were over.
Addressing the launching ceremony, PM Imran said…
China sees decline in coronavirus; infection rises elsewhere
REUTERS: China reported a sharp decrease in the number of new deaths and new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while its central bank predicted a limited short-term economic impact and…
Karachi Kings edge Peshawar Zalmi in high-scoring thriller
Karachi Kings held their nerves to beat Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs in a high-scoring contest of the Pakistan Super League at National Stadium in Karachi.
Chasing the massive target of 202,…
US prepares to sign withdrawal deal with Taliban on February 29
The US and the Taliban are set to sign a historic agreement that would pave the way to ending America's longest war, the bitter foes announced Friday, hours after Kabul said a week-long…
China to consider investing in low-cost housing program, says envoy
ISLAMABAD: Chinese ambassador in Islamabad Yao Jing called on Planning Minister Asad Umar on Friday and discussed various proposals to enhance cooperation.
Secretary Planning and other…
Pakistan thanks China for FATF support
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Abdul Hafeez Shaikh met with Chinese ambassador Yao Jing on Friday to review the preparations of the upcoming visit of the Chinese…
Khalid Jawed Khan to be appointed as new attorney general
Government spokeswoman Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Friday announced that the government has decided to appoint barrister Khalid Jawed Khan as new Attorney General of Pakistan.
In a tweet, the…
Ahead of Trump opening, world’s biggest cricket stadium raises eyebrows
US President Donald Trump will open the world's biggest cricket stadium in India next week, but critics wonder whether it's just another vanity project by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his…
India pursuing Nazi-inspired ideology: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said it is the first time that the Afghan peace process is moving in the right direction.
In an interview with Belgian channel VRT, he said the…
Pakistan condemns attacks in Germany
Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the heinous attacks in Hanau, Germany, which resulted in loss of a number of innocent lives and injuries to many others.
“In this hour of grief,…