Fear, uncertainty driving people out of Afghanistan, into Pakistan and beyond
LAHORE: Najiya Saleemi is relieved over reports that international flights to Pakistan have resumed as she packs her belongings to say adieu to Afghanistan,...
Covid-19 contagion rate hits two-month low
ISLAMABAD: Covid-19 positivity rate fell to 4.78 percent as the nation reported 2,714 new cases over the last 24 hours, the National Command and...
Three stranded mountaineers rescued
ISLAMABAD: Two Czech and one Pakistan climbers, who were stranded due to bad weather at Rakaposhi mountain in Gilgit-Baltistan, were rescued on Wednesday, an...
Pakistan, Afghanistan trade soars following Taliban takeover
PESHAWAR: Exporters from Pakistan have resumed supplying goods to Afghanistan after more than three weeks of uncertainty in Kabul.
After the Taliban seized control of...
Pakistan take fresh guard for first home New Zealand series in 18 years
LAHORE: Pakistan's new backroom team are seeking an immediate impact when their One-Day International team face New Zealand in a home series for the...
Covid restrictions: Sindh relaxes business hours, indoor dining guidelines
The Sindh government has allowed the relaxation of certain Covid-19 restrictions, namely where they will allow business and markets to operate until 10 pm...
UK concerned over low Covid testing rate, lack of genomic surveillance in Pakistan
Ahead of reviewing the names of countries on its red list, the UK government has said that the lack of genomic surveillance and the...
ECP reserves verdict in foreign funding case against PML-N, PPP
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has reserved its verdict on a petition seeking foreign funding details of the Pakistan Peoples Party and Pakistan...
Imran directs to resolve tourism-related issues on priority
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday directed the authorities to resolve tourism-related issues on top priority to further boost the sector.
Chairing a meeting of...
Qureshi, UAE counterpart discuss Afghanistan, Expo 2020
ISLAMABAD: While the security situation in Afghanistan is unfolding, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates Wednesday agreed to strengthen their cooperation and remain engaged...
Imran to visit Tajikistan tomorrow to attend SCO summit
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will leave for Dushanbe city of Tajikistan on Thursday (tomorrow) to lead Pakistan's delegation at the 20th edition of...
Cleric flees after raping, impregnating minor
LAHORE: A cleric fled with his family after an initial probe confirmed he had raped and impregnated a minor girl student at the seminary...
Big crowd seeking return to Afghanistan with thousands rushing to leave
KARACHI: Thousands of Afghans, especially those who remained attached to foreign forces, are rushing to leave Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover after a 20-year...
Top court bins petition challenging chief election commissioner’s appointment
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition challenging the appointment of Sikandar Sultan Raja, a retired Pakistan Administrative Service civil servant, as...
Fleeing Taliban, Afghanistan women’s soccer team arrives in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:Â Members of Afghanistan's national girls' football team have fled across the border into Pakistan dressed in veils, a month after the Taliban swept back...