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In a controversial ruling, Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasir Suri has banned MPs and MNAs from using word 'selected' for PM on the floor of the House. But there is no justification or…
WB commits $70 million to boost tourism in Pakistan’s KPK province
The World Bank committed $70 million in concessional financing for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Tourism Development Project. This project will invest in infrastructure development,…
Pakistan revive memories of 1992 to stay in contention for WC semis
Pakistan, a historically unpredictable team specialising in theatrical comebacks, remain in World Cup contention after overwhelming previously unbeaten New Zealand in a group match which…
Pakistan, UNICEF launch ‘We the Future’ campaign to inspire adolescents
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Human Rights in collaboration with UNICEF launched a campaign "We the Future" on Wednesday to highlight the achievements of outstanding Pakistani adolescents who…
Pakistan announces contribution for Palestinian refugees
NEW YORK: Pakistan told the United Nations Tuesday that the international community must continue to stand by the Palestinian people, says a press release received here today from UN.…
Afghan President Ghani to begin Pakistan visit on Thursday
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is to arrive in Pakistan on Thursday on a two-day official trip on the invistatation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
According to a press release…
PM urges citizens to avail amnesty scheme as June 30 approaches
Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged citizens to avail the government's tax amnesty scheme to whiten their assets as the June 30 deadline for the scheme approaches.
On Tuesday, the prime…
Opposition meets today in APC to chalk out anti-govt protest strategy
ISLAMABAD: An All-Parties Conference (APC) has been convened on Wednesday (today) by JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman to chalk out an anti-govt protest strategy.
According to details,…
Renowned Chinese perfume manufacturer decides to invest $2mn in Pakistan
One of the largest Chinese manufacturers of fragrances and perfumes, Guangzhou Rongshen Trading Company has announced that it would invest a whopping $2 million in Pakistan, on Tuesday.…
Pakistan looking for a fast start against NZ, Hassan Ali will improve: Azhar Mahmood
Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said on Tuesday that the green shirts were looking for a fast start against the New Zealand side in their clash on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press…
Pompeo hopes for Afghan peace deal before Sept 1
By AFP
KABUL: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday he hopes for a peace deal with the Taliban “before September 1”, speaking as he made his first visit to Kabul since…
Sarfaraz heaps praise on Haris Sohail after World Cup heroics
Sarfaraz Ahmed lavished praise on Haris Sohail after his inspiring knock against South Africa kept Pakistan's hope for semifinal berth alive.
"No praise would be enough for the innings Haris…
Qatar announces $3 billion in deposits, direct investments to Pakistan
DOHA: Qatar announced that it would give $3 billion in the form of direct investments and deposits to Pakistan.
"Upon the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, HE…
Pakistan, Qatar sign MoUs to improve trade, economic ties
ISLAMABAD: On the arrival of Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Islamabad on 22 June 2019, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the establishment of “Pakistan-Qatar working…
Pakistan confers highest civil award on Qatar ruler
ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi conferred upon Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the highest civil award, Nishan-e-Pakistan, for his outstanding contribution to the enhancement of…