PM Khan launches ‘Digital Pakistan’ initiative
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday launched the 'Digital Pakistan' initiative to improve e-governance and introduce a system of accountability in the country.
An inauguration…
Pakistan welcomes resumption of US-Taliban talks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the announcement regarding resumption of the U.S.-Taliban talks.
"We hope that it will lead to intra-Afghan negotiations and ultimately to a…
Pakistan, Australia sign activity plan on water cooperation
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Water Resources on Thursday signed the annual activity plan for cooperation in the field of Water Resources Management with Government of Australia.
This annual…
PAF conducts night operational exercise
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has conducted a command level night operational exercise with participation of all types of PAF aircraft and Air Defence assets.
The night exercise was a…
Saudi Shura Council chief urges India to end Kashmir lockdown
ISLAMABAD: Saudi Shura Council chairman Dr. Abdullah-ibne-Muhammad Al Sheikh has called for lifting of curfew and lockdown in Indian Occupied Kashmir at the earliest, Radio Pakistan…
Zong 4G submits Rs37.16 bln tax renewal fee with PTA
ISLAMABAD: China Mobile (CMPak) has deposited Rs 37.16 Billion ((US$ 238.6 Million) against its license renewal fee with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
According to a statement…
1984 riots killing 3300 Sikhs could have been avoided: Manmohan Singh
NEW DELHI: Former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said that the 1984 anti-Sikh riots could have been averted if the then-Home Minister PV Narasimha Rao had acted upon the advice of…
Stable outlook reflects world’s confidence in Pakistan economy, Dr Hafeez Shaikh
ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh on Wednesday said that 15 months of effort and hard work by the government had paid off and one could see…
Detained Kashmiri leader’s daughter slams India for discriminatory citizenship…
DELHI: Sana Iltija, daughter of former chief minister of Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, slammed the approval of the Citizenship Amendment Bill by the Union…
Situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir remains unchanged: KMS
SRI NAGAR: Situation continues to remain unchanged in the Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammu region on the 122nd day of military lockdown and siege of the territory.
Having scrapped the…
Indian border policeman kills 5 colleagues, commits suicide
A policeman from India's armed border force opened fire on his colleagues on Wednesday, killing five of them before turning the gun on himself, police said.
Constable Musudul Rehman of the…
US welcomes Moody’s up-gradation of Pakistan’s economic outlook
ISLAMABAD: US in-charge of South Asia Affairs at the State Department, Alice Wells, on Wednesday welcomed Moody's revision in Pakistan's credit outlook.
In a tweet shared by the State…
Former Pakistan cricket coach set to take Sri Lanka job
Former Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur is set to become the head coach of Sri Lanka, ahead of their upcoming two-Test series in Pakistan.
According to a report on ESPNcricinfo, Grant…
Sea phase of international marine oil spill exercise Barracuda-X held
KARACHI, 04 Dec 2019: The sea phase of International Exercise Barracuda-X was held at sea, on Wednesday.
Director General Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Rear Admiral Zaka Ur Rehman…
ICC appoints match officials for Pakistan v Sri Lanka Test series
The International Cricket Council has confirmed umpire and match referee appointments for the ICC World Test Championship fixtures between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to be played from 11-23…