Top Thai firm keen to invest in Pakistan’s power sector
ISLAMABAD: A delegation from top Thai investment firm called on Privatization Chairman Mohammedmian Soomro in Islamabad on Monday.
The Ministry of Privatization has prequalified 12…
PCB mourns passing of last surviving member of Pakistan’s maiden Test
The Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed its grief and sorrow over the passing of former Test batsman Waqar Hasan in Karachi this morning. He was 87.
Waqar, born in Amritsar on 12 September…
Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations
ISLAMABAD: Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia was summoned by Director General (South Asia & SAARC) Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Monday to register Pakistan’s strong protest at the…
Indian soldier killed in retaliatory fire after ceasefire violations: ISPR
ISLAMABAD: One Indian soldier was killed and three others injured as Pakistan Army "effectively responded to unprovoked Indian ceasefire violations on Monday.
According to a statement by…
Pakistan to hold international conference on Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is convening an International Conference to mark “40 years of Afghan Refugees Presence in Pakistan: A New Partnership for Solidarity”, on 17-18 February 2020, says a…
Yasir, Naseem guide Pakistan to innings win against Bangladesh
Pakistani pacers cleaned up the Bangladesh lower order just in an hour to complete a comprehensive win in the first Test in Rawalpindi.
Bangladesh, who had conceded a 212-run first-innings…
PM Khan promises steps to control soaring food prices
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday announced that the government would come up with various measures to reduce the prices of basic food items in the upcoming federal cabinet meeting…
Faisal Afridi, Richard Illingworth named as on-field umpires for PSL 2020 opener
Lahore, 9 February 2020: England’s Richard Illingworth will team up with Faisal Khan Afridi as an on-field umpire for the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 opening match between defending…
Replacement picks finalised for PSL
Eight new players were drafted across the six HBL Pakistan Super League squads for the upcoming edition, which commences on 20 February, during the Player Replacement Draft.
Karachi Kings…
Animal Abuse in Pakistan
The people of Karachi have long since ceased to expect paan and ghutka consumers to dispose of their betel leaf concoctions in garbage bins. But the recent photograph making the rounds on…
Indian man charged with raping five-year-old girl at US embassy
An Indian man has been charged with raping a five-year-old girl on the premises of the US embassy in India's capital New Delhi, police said Thursday.
The 25-year-old was arrested at the…
NDMA issues guidelines to prevent Coronavirus spread threat
ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued guidelines for the general public to prevent novel Coronavirus (nCoV) outbreak threat.
According to NDMA spokesperson,…
Turkey’s Erdogan to address joint session of Parliament
ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Edrogan, during his visit to Pakistan, will address the joint session of Parliament on Friday (February 14).
National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser…
ICC confirms match officials for Rawalpindi Test
Lahore, 5 February 2020: Richie Richardson will return to Pakistan as a match referee when he officiates the ICC World Test Championship fixture between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which…
US Senate acquits Trump of first impeachment charge
Washington - President Donald Trump was acquitted by the US Senate on Wednesday following a historic impeachment trial that shone a harsh light on America's divisions, without ever shaking…