Pakistan for realistic mandates for UN peacekeeping operations
Pakistan has underscored the need for realistic mandates for U.N. peacekeeping operations, with adequate resources, to face challenges in the world's troubled regions.
First Secretary at…
IAEA delegation visits Pakistan to strengthen cooperation
A delegation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) led by Raja Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan, Head of IAEA’s Nuclear Security Division, visited Pakistan from 4-7 December 2019 to further…
Fugitive Indian godman declares own Hindu nation
Self-declared Indian godman and rape accused Nithyananda, who has declared a new Hindu nation, said that no stupid Indian court can prosecute him.
The controversial figure is wanted by…
Pakistan squad for ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 named
The National Junior Selection Committee has named an experienced 15-player Pakistan squad for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020, which will be held in South Africa from 17 January to 9…
FM Qureshi launches Vision F.O. to ensure effective foreign policy
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has launched Vision F.O. to ensure a vibrant and effective foreign policy to protect political and economic interest of Pakistan.
Addressing…
Top Korean Buddhist leader lauds Pakistan’s efforts to preserve historic sites
SEOUL: A leading Korean Buddhist leader has lavished huge praise on Pakistan for its efforts to preserve the historic Buddhist sites.
The President of Korea's largest Buddhist sect the…
HRCP urges Sindh govt to protect haris
Karachi/Lahore, 5 December. A report released by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) criticises the ‘state’s absence, at best its ineffectiveness’ in protecting the marginalised …
Shaikh meets leading businessmen to review returns on sales tax refunds
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance & Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday met a group of leading businessmen representing various export sectors contributing…
No, the state bank has not discontinued the Rs5,000 note
ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday assured people that it had not discontinued the Rs5000 note and that it was certainly in circulation.
The state bank requested people…
Arts Council holds 12th International Urdu Conference
KARACHI: The 12th International Urdu Conference was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP) on Thursday in the metropolis.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah attended the event and…
Rawalpindi CPO makes record by registering 1,056 cases in three days
RAWALPINDI: The newly appointed City Police Officer (CPO) Muhammad Ahsan Younus on Thursday made history by registering a staggering 1,056 cases pertaining to robberies and burglaries in the…
Two militants killed, as many security forces personnel martyred in operation
NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Two security forces personnel were martyred in an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) conducted on Thursday. Pakistan Army killed two militants in a village in Boya of the…
PSL 5: Top international cricketers up for grabs as draft takes place today
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League 5 draft will take place today (Friday) as international cricketers such as Jason Roy, Chris Lynn, Colin Ingram, and Dale Steyn will be up for grabs by the…
Saudi Aramco prices shares at top of range in world’s biggest IPO
REUTERS: State-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering (IPO) will be the biggest in history, but will still fall significantly short of the towering $2 trillion valuation long…
Misbah appointed Islamabad United head coach
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain Misbah ul Haq was appointed the Islamabad United head coach by the team's management while Luke Ronchi was appointed the franchise's assistant coach,…