ISLAMABAD, May 25 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist Talat Aslam. The prime minister paid tribute to the late journalist for his services to the press freedom and for raising awareness about the rights of minorities and women. He extended condolences …
Read More »Government, allies committed to implement agenda of public welfare: PM
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government along with its allies would work with dedication and commitment to implement the agenda of public welfare. He was talking to a delegation of senior leaders of Balochistan National Party, comprising Minister of Science and Technology Agha Hassan Baloch, State Minister …
Read More »World unprepared for new pandemic: WHO chief
The World Health Organization chief on Monday said it is clear that the world was — and remains — unprepared for a pandemic, calling for support for universal health care and other reform measures. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, the sole candidate for reelection to the post, delivered his vision for …
Read More »Afghan Taliban hand over four key airports to UAE
The Afghan Taliban interim government on Tuesday signed a deal to hand over the country’s four key airports to a state-run United Arab Emirates company. Under the deal, the control and management of four international airports – Kabul, Kandahar, Herat, and Mazar-e-Sharif – will be handed over to the UAE …
Read More »Punjab, Sindh impose section 144
After the imposition of section 144 in Sindh, Punjab and Islamabad on Tuesday imposed section 144 amid Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) call for the Long March on May 25. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Attaullah Tarar said in a press conference that we are imposing section 144 in Punjab. Atta …
Read More »Punjab govt to suspend mobile phone service at 350 places across Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Tuesday approved to suspension of mobile phone service in 350 places across the province of Punjab. It may be recalled that section 144 has been enacted in Islamabad, Punjab, and Sindh to stop PTI’s long march. All roads leading to Islamabad have been sealed …
Read More »Federal govt decides to stop PTI’s Azadi March
A meeting of the federal cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to stop the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Azadi Long March. According to details, a meeting of the federal cabinet was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in which a briefing was given on the …
Read More »Bilawal condemns fallacious conviction of Yasin Malik, demands his acquittal
ISLAMABAD, May 24 : Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday strongly condemning the Indian court’s fallacious conviction of Yasin Malik on fabricated charges demanded his acquittal and immediate release. “Yasin Malik is the most prominent and respected voice among Hurriyat leaders in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir …
Read More »British Minister visits Defence Ministry; lauds Pakistan’ efforts for peace
RAWALPINDI, May 24 :British Minister for the Armed Forces, James Stephen Heappey MP, alongwith delegation called on Secretary Defence, Lieutenant General (R) Mian Muhammad Hilal Hussain and appreciated Pakistan’ efforts for peace and said Pakistan has played a key role in the war against terrorism. The British Minister visited the …
Read More »Governor SBP inaugurates Meezan Roshan Digital Centre
ISLAMABAD, May 24 :The Acting Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Murtaza Syed inaugurated Meezan Roshan Digital Centre, built purposefully for catering the needs of Roshan Digital Account’s (RDA) customers. Chairman Meezan Bank’s Board Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees, Meezan Bank’s Founding President & CEO Irfan Siddiqui and the Bank’s senior …
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