‘Knew I’d be criticised’, says Afridi on congratulating PM Shehbaz I have always seen Imran Khan as a leader but I reserve the right to disagree with his policies, says cricket star Former cricket star Shahid Khan Afridi has said that he knew that he would be criticised for felicitating …
Read More »PM expresses desire to further enhance Pak-EU ties
EU Charged ‘Affaires affirms commitment to further deepen bilateral ties with Pakistan APP/NEWSDESK May 07, 2022 photo app PHOTO :APP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed the desire to further strengthen the multi-faceted relationship in diverse sectors, including climate change and legal migration, with the European Union (EU) …
Read More »Sanaullah asks PTI to assure Islamabad march will be peaceful
Interior minister asks Sheikh Rashid to take back statement about march turning ‘bloody’, apologise to gov tLAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah asked Sheikh Rashid on Saturday to assure the incumbent government that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s long march to Islamabad, the date for which is yet to be announced, will …
Read More »Pakistan’s Abbas and Amir shine in English county clash
Abbas produces superb line and length bowling, taking six wickets for 45 runs By AFPMay 07, 2022 Pakistans Abbas and Amir shine in English county clash LONDON: Pakistan quicks Mohammad Abbas and Mohammad Amir dominated the second day of an English County Championship match between Hampshire and Gloucestershire on Friday. …
Read More »Wapda chairman Muzamil Hussain tenders resegnation
Chairman Wapda Lt. Gen. Muzammil Hussain has submitted resignation from his post, citing sources ARY News reported on Saturday. Muzammil Hussain has dispatched his resignation letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, sources said. A year ago in August 2021, the Ministry of Water Resources had extended his term of office …
Read More »The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has restored the Saturday holiday for bank employees
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has restored the Saturday holiday for bank employees across the country, however, the office hours will be increased during the five-day workweek, reported on Friday. The central bank issued a notification regarding the restoration of Saturday holiday in a recent move, whereas, some bank …
Read More »PM assures provision of basic facilities to residents of KPK province
SHANGLA, May 7 Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Saturday assured that the coalition government would work ceaselessly to transform Khyber Pakhtunkhwa into a developed province and provide all the basic facilities which had been taken out of the reach of the poor people by the incompetence and corruption of Pakistan …
Read More »President summons NA session on May 9
President summons NA session on May 9 ISLAMABAD, May 7 President Dr Arif Alvi has summoned a session of the National Assembly on May 9. The session was summoned under Article 54 of the Constitution and on the advice of the prime minister. The session would be held on Monday …
Read More »Marriyum announces withdrawal of petition seeking PECA section 20’s restoration
ISLAMABAD, May 07 Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday announced the immediate withdrawal of a review petition filed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in the apex court for restoration of the Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA), 2016’s section 20. In a series of tweets, Marriyum …
Read More »Sirbaz Khan to become first Pakistani to climb 10 of world 14 highest peak
Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan became the first Pakistani on Saturday to climb 10 of the world’s 14 highest peaks — each at a height of more than 8,000 metres — after he scaled the 8,586-metre-high Kanchenjunga mountain in Nepal, according to the Alpine club of Pakistan. Sirbaz was part of a …
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