PM announces health coverage for people of DGK, Sahiwal divisions
LAYYAH: Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced universal health coverage through Insaf Health Card for the people of Dera Ghazi Khan and Sahiwal divisions...
British Virgin Island Court’s verdict in Reko Diq case big victory of Pakistan: minister
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Farogh Naseem has dubbed the British Virgin Island Court’s judgment in Reko Diq case a big victory of Pakistan's stance.
Addressing a...
Former minister finally takes oath as Punjab Assembly member
Former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar on Wednesday took oath as a member of the Punjab Assembly after a delay of two years and 10...
UNGA president arrives on 3-day official visit
ISLAMABAD: President of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, landed in Islamabad on Wednesday for a three-day official visit.
Bozkir...
Imran boasts performance of sharp-toothed watchdogs
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the performance of the anti-corruption wing of the Punjab government, including recovery of dirty money and...
‘Absurd’ to stage Tokyo Games, says public health professor
TOKYO: A professor of public health and adviser to the New Zealand government said on Tuesday there was no justification for holding the Tokyo...
Edgbaston to welcome 18,000 fans for England Tests as virus rules eased
LONDON: Around 18,000 cricket fans will be allowed to attend each day of next month's second Test between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston,...
Pakistan expresses readiness for ‘positive, productive’ engagement with EU
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said Pakistan was ready to play its part for a positive and productive partnership with the...
Two held near Karachi airport
KARACHI: Two people were taken into custody in injured condition following an "encounter" with Karachi airport police on Wednesday.
Malir Senior Superintendent of Police Irfan...
PML-N leader arrested after LHC cancels bail
LAHORE: PML-N MPA Mian Naveed Ali was arrested from outside the premises after the Lahore High Court cancelled his protective bail in a case...
Call for protection of civilians in conflicts, no immunity for war laws’ violators
NEW YORK: Pakistan called for reinforcing the concept of protection of civilians and accountability in all situations of armed conflict, including in Palestine and...
NADRA issues identity cards to Afghan refugees
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority has issued smart identity cards to registered Afghan refugees residing in the country.
The Proof of Registration cards are...
Covid-19 vaccination drive opened to all adults as third peak slows down
ISLAMABAD: The government opened up the coronavirus vaccination campaign to everyone aged 19 or older, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar announced Wednesday,...
86.1pc wheat procurement target achieved
MULTAN: The food department procured 0.5 million metric ton of wheat against the set target of 0.6 million metric ton across the Multan division.
Some...
Vaccine inequality in India sends many falling through gaps
NEW DELHI: As the coronavirus tears through India, night watchman Sagar Kumar thinks constantly about getting vaccines for himself and his family of five...