More cities shut down as virus death toll in China rises
Millions more people have been ordered to stay indoors as China battles to curb the spread of a new virus that authorities said Wednesday has already killed nearly 500 people.
With more…
Imran, Mahathir agree to enhance bilateral trade ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad have agreed that the strategic partnership status between Pakistan and Malaysia is a testament to the…
PM expresses ‘unshakable’ solidarity with Kashmiris
Prime Minister Imran Khan has once again urged the international community to play its role in ensuring respect for the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the Kashmiri people, and…
‘Tolerant Pakistan’ campaign calls for co-existence and harmony
KARACHI: A seminar titled 'Tolerant Pakistan' called on the masses to unite for a peaceful, harmonious and prosperous Pakistan, on Saturday.
Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Stefano…
Pakistan welcomes readmission of Maldives to Commonwealth
Pakistan has welcomed the readmission of Maldives to the Commonwealth and congratulates the Government and the people of Maldives on rejoining the Commonwealth family.
:As a founding member…
Malaysia in talks with Pakistan for hiring 150000 security guards
Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Kuala Lumpur Amna Baloch Sunday said that Malaysia was negotiating with Pakistan to hire security guards.
“The initial negotiations between both the…
PEMRA imposes fine on Channel 92 for ‘defamatory’ content
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has imposed a fine of Rs one million on a private television (TV) news channel for "airing defamatory content" against Special…
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over ceasefire violations
A senior diplomat from the High Commission of India was summoned to the Foreign Office on Sunday to register Pakistan’s strong protest at the ceasefire violations by Indian occupation forces…
Bilawal urges govt to bring back Pakistanis stranded in China
ISLAMABAD: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that his party is very concerned about stranded Pakistanis in China and it has raised the issue in National Assembly.
The PPP chief…
Speakers call for empowering bonded labour through unions
Multan, 31 January. At a labour rights convention held by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), speakers agreed that it was essential to empower workers by strengthening labour…
Khalilzad thanks Pakistan for facilitating Afghan peace process
US special envoy for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on Friday thanked Pakistan for facilitating the process towards the mutual objective of peace in the region.
The US envoy was speaking to…
SCO official praises Pakistan’s role in global fight against terrorism
ISLAMABAD: The Director of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Jumakhon Faayyozovich Giyosov along with a…
PIA suspends flights to China as Corornavirus spreads
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Thursday suspended direct flights to and from China over the outbreak of respiratory disease.
The direct flights to and from China…
Pakistan reschedules Khunjerab Pass opening over Coronavirus outbreak
:Pakistan on Thursday announced to open Khunjerab Pass with China in April, instead of its previous decision for an early opening, following outbreak of Novel Coronavirus.
Foreign Office…
Iqbal Qasim to chair PCB Cricket Committee
Former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim will chair the revamped Pakistan Cricket Board Cricket Committee, which will meet on a quarterly basis, it was announced today.
Iqbal, a veteran of 50 Tests…