Pakistan, India exchange lists of nuclear installations
Pakistan and India on Wednesday exchanged lists of their nuclear installations and facilities as an annual obligation to inform each other on start of new year.
The list of Pakistan’s…
Govt reaffirms resolve to push forward CPEC to new heights
Pakistan has undergone a challenging year where stabilization program was intensively pursued to improve economic fundamentals. An ambitious structural reform agenda (energy governance,…
Petrol prices revised in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government revised the prices of petroleum products for the month of January 2020 as recommended by Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
According to a…
Naseem Shah withdrawn from Pakistan U19 squad
Lahore, 31 December 2019: The Pakistan Cricket Board has withdrawn fast-bowler Naseem Shah from next month’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup to be played in South Africa from 17 January to 9…
London’s giant screens to run ‘Visit Pakistan’ video at New Year…
The Pakistani High Commission will be running a “Visit Pakistan” video message on “ London’s New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) 2020.
The specially produced video, with National Anthem tune…
Kashmiri groups flay India’s plan to recruit outsiders for local jobs
SRI NAGAR: Kashmiri political leaders have denounced plans by occupied Indian authorities to recruit people from outside the valley for local government posts.
A recent advertisement…
In a first, Pakistan launches health cards for transgenders
Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday launched the Sehat Insaf Card facility for the transgender community, first in the country’s history, to provide succor to, what he said, the most vulnerable…
TTP terrorist Qari Saifullah Mehsud killed in Afghanistan
PESHAWAR: Qari Saifullah Mehsud, a key commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has been killed in Afghanistan.
According to reports carried by Turkish media, Qari Saifullah Mehsud,…
250 Pakistanis languishing in Malaysia jails to return home
Approximately 250 Pakistani nationals languishing in different jails in Malaysia will be brought back to Pakistan on New Year as part of an initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Overseas…
Taliban council agrees to temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s ruling council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in which a peace agreement with the United States can be signed, officials from the…
PM directs Punjab, KP to set up more panahgahs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to set up temporary shelters for homeless people, who could not be accommodated in the…
Pakistan’s reform program is on track: IMF
On the completion of first review of Pakistan’s economic performance, IMF has acknowledged that Pakistan’s reform program is on track and already producing results.
Decisive policy…
Peter Siddle retires from international cricket
Australia quick Peter Siddle has announced his retirement from international cricket midway through the Test series against New Zealand.
Siddle, 35, told his teammates of his decision…
British Backpackers back Pakistan as adventure destination for 2020
British Backpackers Society (BBS) on Saturday declared Pakistan as the world’s third highest potential adventure destination for the 2020.
After counting the votes from its membership of…
Pakistan Navy conducts live weapon firing in North Arabian Sea
In an impressive display of firepower, Pakistan Navy demonstrated its combat readiness through live firing of missiles from surface, subsurface and air platforms in North Arabian Sea.…