Govt, opposition flex muscles as budget session starts
ISLAMABAD:Â The National Assembly is all set to meet on Monday, about four days ahead of the laying of the Finance Bill for the upcoming...
CITY NOTES: Another contender for the youth vote
I suppose the purpose of the visit to Pakistan by President Imamoli Rahmon of Tajikistan was other, but the highlight turned out to be...
Furious protesters attack Bahria Town, ransack shops, put on fire vehicles
KARACHI:Â Hundreds of protesters allegedly attacked Bahria Town Karachi on Sunday and set fire to its main gate as well as several shops and vehicles...
Federal minister hits back at Sindh CM over ‘political statement’
Suggesting that Sindh Chief Murad Ali Shah isn’t interested in answers, and reiterating the federal government’s commitment to development, Federal Minister for Planning Asad...
Making vaccination mandatory, Sindh allows businesses to operate till 8pm
Businesses in Sindh have been allowed to remain open till 8pm instead of 6pm, however, it is now mandatory for the staff of all...
At least 132 civilians killed in Burkina Faso’s worst attack in years
The death toll from the worst militant attack in Burkina Faso in recent years has risen to 132, the government said on Saturday, after...
Israel arrests Jerusalem activist as reporter recovers
Israeli police arrested a Palestinian protest leader in the contested Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem on Sunday, a day after forcefully detaining a prominent...
PM thanks Chinese president for strong environmental message
Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter on Sunday to thank Chinese President Xi for the latter's strong message on World Environment Day, which...
Govt can’t use IMF as ruse to hide its economic failure: Bilawal
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the ruling government has put nation’s pride at stake by signing an agreement with...
UNGA adopts declaration with roadmap to combat corruption
NEW YORK: The United Nations General Assembly passed a political declaration at a special session to discuss graft.
The session adopted the declaration -- our...
EU funding capacity building for parliamentary effectiveness: ambassador
ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador in Pakistan Androulla Kaminara said the body continued to support Islamabad in its efforts to strengthen governance in the country.
To...
11 killed in Afghanistan roadside bombing: official
KABUL: A minivan carrying civilian passengers in northwest Afghanistan was hit by a roadside bomb, leaving at least 11 passengers dead, including three children,...
50,000 policemen receive Covid jabs: Punjab IG
LAHORE: Punjab police chief Inam Ghani on Sunday said some 50,000 policemen have been administered coronavirus vaccine doses.
“We have vaccinated 45,573 officials and personnel...
Schools in Sindh to remain closed until further orders: Ghani
KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani clarified that schools across the province will not be opening from Monday.
His statement comes hours after Chief Minister...
Imran in talks with countries to resolve China vaccine certificate issue: Rasheed
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Sunday said Prime Minister Imran Khan was personally handling the matter of Saudi Arabia and other...