EU announces new sanctions on Russia over its ‘destabilizing activities’
European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced new sanctions on Russia in response to hybrid threats from the country.
Biden warns Hurricane Milton could be worst storm to hit state of Florida in over 100 years
President Joe Biden issued a stark warning Tuesday as Hurricane Milton speeds toward the state of Florida, saying it could be the worst to hit the southern US state in over 100 years.
Won’t allow repeat of 2014 sit-in, PM warns PTI ahead of SCO summit
Shehbaz Sharif says govt will leave no stone unturned to make security of Chinese workers unreachable.
KP CM again threatens to march on Islamabad
PESHAWAR - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has threatened to again hold protest march towards the federal capital seeking removal of Inspector General Police (IGP) Islamabad Nasir Ali Rizvi.
Proposed closure of five IPPs to save Rs 80 billion annually
ISLAMABAD - With the proposed shutdown of the five Independent Power Producers (IPPs), having the combined capacity of 2400 MW, the electricity consumers are likely to save around Rs 80 billion annually.
President calls for business-friendly environment to boost industry
ISLAMABAD - In order to improve the country’s economy, President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing a business-friendly environment by further rationalizing the interest rate, providi
PML-N, PPP to evolve consensus for judicial reforms package
Prime minister seeks plan over relief assistance programme for Palestine.
SVI holds moot to foster constructive dialogue on global strategic issues
RAWALPINDI - The Strategic Vision Institute (SVI) hosted a two-day international event to foster constructive dialogue on global strategic issues and share Pakistan’s policy perspectives with
PTI files contempt plea over denied jail access to legal team
ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday filed a contempt petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC), accusing authorities for preventing lawyers from meeting with the PTI founder in Adiala Jail.
Imran Khan, Gandapur named in cop death case
ISLAMABAD - Incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur have been nominated in an FIR registered at Noon Police Station, Islamabad, regardin
Corruption case registered against former KP CM Mehmood Khan
PESHAWAR - The Anti-Corruption has registered a case against former chief minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan over embezzlement of funds as a provincial sports minister.
No ECP meeting scheduled for today: Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD - The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has categorically denied the media reports claiming a meeting of the commission is scheduled for Wednesday.
Consular services in Islamabad to remain suspended from Oct 14-17
ISLAMABAD - The consular services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will remain suspended in Islamabad from 14-17 October 2024 on account of the security arrangements for the Council of Heads of Go
Israel kills Nasrallah’s replacement, and his replacement’s replacement: Netanyahu
TEL AVIV - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Tuesday evening that Israel had assassinated projected new Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine, who was targeted in an airstrike in
Gaza civil defence says Israeli strike kills 17
Gaza - Gaza’s civil defence agency on Tuesday said an Israeli strike killed at least 17 people at a refugee camp in the centre of the territory, as Israel’s military claims to target Hamas positions.
Saudi crown prince ‘reassures everyone’ about king’s health
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “reassured everyone” about the health of King Salman during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
EU Parliament approves over $1bn in aid for flood recovery in 5 countries
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved over €1 billion (nearly $1.
Calls grow for vaccination as country reports four new Polio cases
ISLAMABAD - The Ministry of Health has made an urgent appeal to parents to vaccinate their children as four new polio cases were reported on Tuesday.
PTM banned due to anti-state activities: Tarar
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said the ban on the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) was imposed on the basis of
Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Plan
LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Tuesday chaired a special meeting to assess the progress of the Lahore Development Plan.
67 Pakistani nationals evacuated from Lebanon to arrive today
ISLAMABAD - A special flight carrying Pakistani nationals, evacuated from Lebanon, will arrive in Karachi early on Wednesday morning.
Notification of new CJP’s appointment will be issued before retirement of Justice Isa: Farooq H. Naek
ISLAMABAD - Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Bar Council, Farooq H.
Transmission, distribution system of energy sector being revamped: Awais
ISLAMABAD - Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Tuesday said that concrete strategy was in place to meet the future energy’s demands of the country.
IIUI organizes seminar on society, state and nationhood in 21st century
ISLAMABAD - The Directorate of Students’ Affairs (DSA) of International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) here on Tuesday organized a lecture titled “Society, State, and Nationhood in
Govt to take all possible measures to protect country from disasters: Muqam
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan and SAFRON Engineer Amir Muqam on Tuesday said that the incumbent government would take all possible measures to protect the country from disasters.